- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 11th, 2014
Count Dracula's Thirst for Blood Explained by Science
Researchers identify the chemical compound that made the scent of blood utterly irresistible to Count Dracula
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 29th, 2014
Wolves Can Catch Yawning from One Another
Study finds wolves yawn when they see others of their kind do the same
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 29th, 2014
Caterpillar Turns into a Snake to Escape Predators
When expanded, the caterpillar's behind looks like a fierce snake
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 10th, 2014
Killing Off Top Predators Has Cascading Effects on Habitats
Ecosystems are among the most complex constructs in the Universe
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 25th, 2013
Habitat Size Limits Length of Food Chain
A smaller habitat will also equal fewer species, on average
- Nature
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 8th, 2013
Snakes Can Boost Their Vision When Threatened
The reptiles achieve this by controlling their blood flow
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 18th, 2013
Snail “Grows” Spots on Its Shell to Fool Predators, Protect Itself Against UV Light
This snail species inhabits ponds across Europe, researchers say
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 18th, 2012
Dolphins Are Never Sound Asleep, Can Stay Alert for More Than 15 Days
These animals never quit monitoring their surroundings
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 5th, 2012
Primitive Marine Plants Can Outsmart Their Natural Predators, Researchers Say
Phytoplankton has been found to simply swim away from zooplankton
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 12th, 2012
Magnificent Predator Dinosaur Had Little Use of Its Arms
Researchers show it had only stubs for arms, and little control over them
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 4th, 2012
The Evolution of Ears Predates the Evolution of Predators
This conundrum puzzles scientists studying how insects developed
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