Revealing the True Colors of Extinct Animals X-ray analysis of bird feathers could help paint a colorful picture of ancient animals.
Scientists Discover How Cats Took Over the World DNA analysis reveals the intriguing history of feline domestication and expansion.
Caspian Terns in Alaska Spotted 1,000 Miles Farther North Than Ever Before "What we saw this season for Caspian terns is another example of the fragility of the Arctic system." - Peter Zahler
Can Monkeys Have Autism? The Answer Could Help Us Understand What Causes the Condition Researchers noticed some monkeys displayed behaviors similar to those seen in humans with Autism, and found more similarities when looking at their DNA.
Water Bears Have a Unique Protein that Shields their DNA from High Doses of Radiation Study shows that cultured human cells can benefit from the tardigrade’s protective protein.
VIDEO: How Nocturnal Animals See in the Dark Through the eyes of tarsiers, cats, toads, and hawk moths.
US Government Considers Killing 45,000 Wild Horses The horses have been moved from their habitat to holding facilities, while the Bureau of Land Management makes its decision.
Mountain Gorillas Become Playful After Gorging on Bamboo Shoots Study suggests energy (not alcohol) content of bamboo alters gorilla behavior.