This may seem like something you’d see on an acid trip, but it’s actually a real thing that giant honeybees do! This action is called “shimmering” and it’s a form of communication. A Coordinated Trick It does look quite like a doomsday signal; but that’s sort of the point. A doomsday for wasps anyway. These ...
I don’t know about you, but when I pass some flowers I always stick my face in them and take a deep breath. Pleasant smells are attractive, and it seems humans aren’t alone in that opinion. Introduction Have you ever seen a cat react to catnip? If not, I recommend checking this video article out ...
It’s more than just the plot of Jurassic Park. The once unthinkable concept of bringing extinct animal species back to life is close to being realized. But what does de-extinction entail? And what would it mean for Earth as we know it? What is De-Extinction? De-extinction is the science behind bringing extinct species back to ...
Ever “caught” a yawn after someone nearby yawned? As it turns out, humans aren’t the only animals that are contagious to yawning. Not only do animals yawn, many animal species, and interestingly mostly social species, are susceptible to contagious yawning. There’s even a good chance that you’ll catch a yawn while reading this article! But ...
If you’re from Texas you may have heard the story of Ol’ Rip, a lizard that was sealed in a time capsule for 30 years, but found alive when the capsule was opened. That story is far from the only one about lizards or amphibians being found alive in seemingly impossible locations. But, before we ...
Don’t let their lanky appearance and beautiful, soft pink plumage fool you, flamingos are totally metal. They are extremophiles, meaning they can survive, and even thrive, in environments with extreme conditions. Introduction An environment is considered “extreme” when one or more environmental factor, such as temperature, salinity, radiation, or pressure, is on the far side ...
We’ve all seen insects swarm towards a source of light at night like, well, like a moth to a flame. Notably, insects seem to only be attracted to artificial light sources. It’s not like they fly upwards towards the moon. No, instead they congregate at the light by your front door. Theories that have flown ...
By the looks of it, you wouldn’t have said this foal had been buried more than a few weeks, it was that perfectly preserved. However, the people who uncovered it were the first to lay eyes on this little body in approximately 46,000 years. So what can we learn from this discovery, and what does ...
You know those little glow-in-the-dark stars that dot the ceilings of children’s rooms? Yeah, I didn’t have stars. Instead, I had little glowing dolphins, starfish, and sharks “swimming” on my ceiling at night. As it turns out, my room wasn’t the only place where some of these fish glow in the dark. Introduction A team ...
Notoriously aggressive, hippopotami are some of the deadliest land animals to humans, causing around 500 casualties annually. Most hippo-related attacks occur when people encroach upon their territory, whether by boat, canoe, bike, or foot. However, hippos don’t attack to eat because they are, in fact, herbivores. Therefore, it is absolutely staggering to find out that ...
Linnea H, BSc Sociology
