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Insect pupae hiss like snakes for defense. A Kobe University team now reveals the mechanisms, opening the door to further studies involving predator ...

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What birders well know, fans of “composite organisms” and other creatures can now learn: how to identify obscure species in the wild.

Greenfinches can be seen in Hampshire throughout the year, using a wide range of habitats including parks, hedgerows, farmland, woodland edges and, of course, gardens. Their powerful, conical beak giv ...

Beauty in the animal kingdom isn’t just for show—it’s a survival tool, a way to attract mates, or even a disguise. A bird’s ...

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A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other animals in the wild that are increasingly showing up for sale on internet ...

Quantum 2.0: The Weird Physics Driving a New Revolution in Technology by Paul Davies (Feb. 6, $26, ISBN 978-0-226-84932-4) ...

A University of Bristol professor has won a prestigious national award for outstanding support and mentorship in science. Andy Radford, Professor of Behavioural Ecology in the School of Biological ...