New Wild Cat Species Discovered in Bolivia After 100 Years
Scientists identify Leopardus tilcayo in Bolivia’s Yungas, marking the first new wild cat species discovered in over a century, with conservation concerns noted
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Female Humpback Whale Grieves Stillborn Calf in Rare Observation
Researchers document a female humpback whale staying with her dead calf off Australia's Gold Coast, suggesting signs of grief in marine mammals
Ancient Egyptian Warhorse Unearthed in Honorific Burial at Military Fortress
Archaeologists uncovered remains of a warhorse buried with honor over 3,000 years ago at a Nile Delta fortress, shedding light on New Kingdom military…
New Model Explains Cyclists’ Apparent Nonzero Velocity at Standing Start
Researchers reveal how elite track cyclists use precise body movements to gain initial forward speed without violating race rules or physics principles
Wildfire Smoke Linked to Decline in U.S. Bird Diversity, Study Finds
Researchers at ETH Zurich and the University of Bern show wildfire smoke reduces bird species diversity across the U.S., affecting ecosystem balance beyond fire…
Ancient Armored Fish Show Two Distinct Jaw Adaptations for Crushing Prey
Flinders University scientists reveal that placoderms, early jawed fish from 385 million years ago, evolved two different jaw systems to handle armored prey in…
MIT Researchers Develop Injectable Nanodevice Therapy for Drug-Resistant Glioblastoma
Researchers at MIT have created injectable nanoantennas activated by magnetic fields to target and kill drug-resistant glioblastoma cells without harming healthy brain tissue
Isotope Study Links Fertilizer and Heat to Gulf of Mexico Coral Decline
Researchers reveal that nitrogen pollution from Mississippi River fertilizers and rising sea temperatures are driving coral bleaching and disease in the Gulf's Flower Garden…
First Adult T. rex Trackway Found in North Dakota Badlands
Paleontologists have uncovered the first known trackway of an adult Tyrannosaurus rex in North Dakota, revealing insights into its movement around 66.5 million years…
Survey Reveals Cautious Scientific Views on Signs of Alien Life
A survey of hundreds of astrobiologists shows cautious expert responses to recent claims of potential biosignatures on exoplanet K2-18b and Mars rock Cheyava Falls