Scientists to read Cassius the giant crocodile’s bones to find out exactly how old...
Scientists in Australia may soon learn exactly how old the giant crocodile Cassius was when he died after performing a necropsy on the...
Dazzling images illuminate research on cardiovascular disease
The winning entry,...
Natural fibres in wet wipes may actually be worse for soil and animals
Fibres from wet...
Bacteria breakthrough could accelerate mosquito control schemes
Mosquito larvae grow faster if they're exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health programmes.
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes...
Ancient Mesopotamian clay seals offer clues to the origin of writing
A cylinder seal...
Origins of world’s earliest writing point to symbols on ‘seals’ used in Mesopotamian trade
The world's oldest known system of writing was influenced by symbols used for trade — engravings found on cylinders used in the exchange...
Dolphin news, features and articles
Members of the dolphin family are among the most recognizable animals in our ocean, be they cute bottlenose dolphins or mighty orcas. Stories...
Marine mammal news, features and articles
From sea lions to killer whales (and even polar bears), there's a great diversity of marine mammals living across Earth's oceans. At Live...
Persistent problems with AI-assisted genomic studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers are warning that artificial intelligence tools gaining popularity in the fields of genetics and medicine can lead to flawed...