Brain Circuit That Controls Overeating Pinned Down in Mice

Brain Circuit That Controls Overeating Pinned Down in Mice

Faults in this circuit foster unhealthy eating behaviors, researchers say

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 11th, 2013
A Shark's Tail Is as Deadly as Its Teeth

A Shark's Tail Is as Deadly as Its Teeth

Thresher sharks use their tail to stun prey before moving in for the kill

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 3rd, 2013
Navy Sonars Make Whales and Dolphins Go Hungry

Navy Sonars Make Whales and Dolphins Go Hungry

Unnatural underwater noises disturb the feeding behavior of several animal species

T. Rex's Smaller Cousin, the Allosaurus, Ate like a Falcon

T. Rex's Smaller Cousin, the Allosaurus, Ate like a Falcon

Study documents the feeding behavior of dinosaur species that lived 150 million years ago

Some Bats Use Blood to Change the Shape of Their Tongue

Some Bats Use Blood to Change the Shape of Their Tongue

This allows them to better slurp up nectar, researchers explain

4-Winged Dinosaur Named Microraptor Used to Feed on Fish

4-Winged Dinosaur Named Microraptor Used to Feed on Fish

Fossil evidence shows that this early flying dinosaur also ate birds, small mammals

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 21st, 2013
Male Lions Also Go Hunting, Are Quite Good at It

Male Lions Also Go Hunting, Are Quite Good at It

Researchers say that, unlike females, male lions prefer to hunt alone

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 21st, 2013
White Sharks Are 3-4 Times Hungrier Than Previously Estimated

White Sharks Are 3-4 Times Hungrier Than Previously Estimated

Study sheds new light on the feeding behavior of these predators