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Why You Should Never Arm Wrestle a Saber-Toothed Tiger
Posted on July 14, 2010 at 08:47:06 am
Saber-toothed cats may be best known for their supersized canines, but they also had exceptionally strong forelimbs for pinning prey before delivering the fatal bite

Ancient Birds from North America Colonized the South
Posted on July 14, 2010 at 08:43:02 am
Scientists studying ancient species migration believe northern birds had the ability to colonise continents that southern species lacked

Wild Cat Found Mimicking Monkey Calls
Posted on July 10, 2010 at 01:19:38 pm
In a fascinating example of vocal mimicry, researchers have documented a wild cat species imitating the call of its intended victim

New Dinosaur Species Named for Flamboyant Frill
Posted on July 09, 2010 at 09:43:41 am
When Nicholas Longrich discovered a new dinosaur species with a heart-shaped frill on its head, he wanted to come up with a name just as flamboyant as the dinosaur's appearance.

Brain's Energy Restored During Sleep
Posted on July 07, 2010 at 10:10:16 am
In the initial stages of sleep, energy levels increase dramatically in brain regions found to be active during waking hours, according to new research in the June 30 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience

'Digital Embryo' Gains Wings
Posted on July 06, 2010 at 08:30:40 am
In a study published in Nature Methods, they describe how they were able to capture fruit fly development on film

Organic Agriculture Better at Controlling Pests
Posted on July 01, 2010 at 06:00:16 am
There really is a balance of nature, but as accepted as that thought is, it has rarely been studied.

Battle of the Bugs Leaves Humans as Collateral Damage
Posted on June 21, 2010 at 09:06:54 am
It's a tragedy of war that innocent bystanders often get caught in the crossfire. But now scientists have shown how a battle for survival at a microscopic level could leave humans as the unlikely victims.

Songbirds Learn Their Songs During Sleep
Posted on June 20, 2010 at 02:32:18 pm
When zebra finches learn their songs from their father early in life, their brain is active during sleep

Warm-Blooded Marine Reptiles at the Time of the Dinosaurs
Posted on June 15, 2010 at 09:11:47 am
Between 200 and 65 million years ago, fearsome marine reptiles reigned over the oceans. Were they warm-blooded like today's mammals and birds or cold-blooded like nowadays fish and reptiles?


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