The Sad Truth About Floppy-Eared Bunnies
"Breeding animals for extreme traits is coming under scrutiny, and has thus far mostly focused on dogs."
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"Breeding animals for extreme traits is coming under scrutiny, and has thus far mostly focused on dogs."
Scientists may have found the source of a rare, deadly fungal infection that two decades ago killed animals and people in the US and Canada.
The Brexit vote likely wasn’t the only reason for his breakdown, but doctors say his anxiety over Brexit helped instigate it.
NASA has turned Marsquake data into sounds you can actually listen to.
The findings provide “a fascinating, powerful example of evolution at play”.
Psilocybin, aside from its recreational attributes, has shown its potential as a drug for treating various psychological conditions.
Among the biggest factors contributing to this decline are pesticides, and habitat being converted for agricultural use and urbanisation.
An iceberg weighing upwards of 350 billion tonnes has broken off Antarctica's Amery Ice Shelf.
Animals occupied this cave more frequently than not, showcasing the pains, perils, and complexities of palaeolithic life.
Thankfully, nobody was hurt.
Like all good archaeology, it’s yet another relatable touchpoint that connects us to our ancient past.
Believing interplanetary contamination to be “inevitable,” the study argues that future colonists should use microorganisms to reshape the Red Planet.
This aerial, amphibious robot is still in its embryonic stage of development.
The trees face a number of different threats, but “invasive or problematic species” sit at the top.
Something is causing unexpected behaviour in the distant solar system, whatever it may be.
Contributing factors include increased travel, the encroachment of buildings and homes on mosquito habitats, and our old enemy climate change.
