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Wolves Demonstrate Ability to Recognize Human Voices, Study Shows

In a fascinating study shedding light on the relationship between humans and canines, researchers have discovered that wolves possess the ability to recognize and respond to the voices of familiar humans. This finding challenges the long-held belief that dogs' aptitude for distinguishing human voices is...

Marine microbes swim towards their favourite food

Every teaspoon of seawater contains more than a million marine bacteria, though it is invisible to us. These tiny microbes play pivotal roles in governing the chemical cycles that control our climate and shape the health of the global ocean. But are they passive...

New research bites holes into theories about Megalodons

A new study leaves large tooth marks in previous conclusions. The conclusion about the body shape of the Megalodon. Megalodon is one of the largest sharks that ever lived.  The study makes use of a pioneering technique for analyzing sharks. Megalodons swam the Earth 15...

Brain size found to have decreased in domesticated cats

A group of researchers from the University of Vienna and National Museums Scotland, has determined that the brain length of domestic cats is smaller than their African ancestors. In their paper posted in the journal Royal Society Open Science, the organization describes how they...

Fossil snail shells will help in analyzing ancient ocean chemistry

A collection of fossil shells from marine snails and clams is challenging a theory which suggests the world's deadliest mass extinction was accompanied by severe ocean acidification. Instead of showing damage or signs of repair which would be expected if the mollusk was surviving in acidic...

Scientists found out a colour-blind spider

University of Cincinnati researchers have found a jumping spider. Scientists examined Saitis barbipes. This is a common jumping spider in Europe and North Africa. Male Saitis barbipes have a furry red crown and legs. Scientists have collected spiders in their lab and they used microspectrophotometry...