Articles for author: Linnea H, BSc Sociology

Scientists Analyzed 8,000 Cats to Find the Longest-Living Breeds—Here’s What They Discovered

Scientists Analyzed 8,000 Cats to Find the Longest-Living Breeds—Here’s What They Discovered

Recent research reveals that Burmese and Birman cats top the list of long-living feline breeds, with an average lifespan of over 14 years. These breeds exhibit certain traits, such as active lifestyles and strong grooming habits, which may contribute to their extended lifespans. However, the precise reasons behind their longevity remain a mystery, highlighting the ...

93-Million-Year-Old Crocodile Fossil Discovered With Baby Dinosaur in Its Stomach

93-Million-Year-Old Crocodile Fossil Discovered With Baby Dinosaur in Its Stomach

In a groundbreaking discovery, paleontologists unearthed a 93-million-year-old crocodile fossil in Queensland, Australia. The ancient predator, named Confractosuchus Sauroktonos, or ‘broken crocodile dinosaur killer,’ contained the remains of a baby dinosaur in its stomach. A Predator From the Cretaceous Period This prehistoric crocodile, estimated to be about 2.5 meters long, lived during the Cretaceous period. ...

How the Hawksbill Sea Turtle Has Developed a Glow-In-the-Dark Feature

How the Hawksbill Sea Turtle Has Developed a Glow-In-the-Dark Feature

The hawksbill sea turtle has astonished scientists with its unique ability to exhibit biofluorescence. This trait enables the turtles to absorb light and re-emit it in different colors, primarily red and green, when exposed to blue light. This glowing effect adds a fascinating dimension to these endangered creatures and has piqued the interest of researchers. ...

Recent Study Reveals Chimpanzees Communicate Just Like Humans

Recent Study Reveals Chimpanzees Communicate Just Like Humans

Chimpanzees’ communication methods have captivated researchers for years. A recent study analyzing thousands of gestures made by wild chimps in East Africa has revealed striking similarities to human conversational patterns. The findings suggest that these similarities may be rooted in our shared evolutionary past or developed independently due to the advantages they provide. Rapid Turn-Taking ...

An illustration of trilobites moving about on the bottom of a warm Paleozoic sea.

Discovery of Prehistoric Pompeii Trilobite Fossil

A remarkable fossil site in Morocco, dubbed “Prehistoric Pompeii,” has been discovered. The discovery offers an unprecedented glimpse into the life of trilobites from the Cambrian Period, as volcanic ash preserved the fossils in extraordinary detail. Let’s take a look at the findings! Location and Geological Context The new trilobite fossil was found in volcanic ...