"Appetite for drumsticks": First prey found in a tyrannosaur stomach
Prey has been discovered inside the stomach of a tyrannosaur skeleton for the first time, scientists said Friday, revealing that the mighty dinosaurs had an "appetite for drumsticks" when they were young......»»
This is why boa constrictors can breathe while squeezing the life out of prey
Snakes activate different sections of the rib cage, using far end of lungs as a bellows Enlarge / Brown University biologists x-rayed boa constrictors to determine how they manage to breathe while squeezing prey to death. (credit: Joh.....»»
Researchers document geckos violently shaking from side to side to immobilize their scorpion prey
When western banded geckos are hungry, they pounce on crickets, beetles, or other small arthropods in their environment, and quickly gobble them up......»»
Asus, Gigabyte, EVGA, and Asrock offer gamers a glimmer of hope for better GPU prices
Between the chip shortage, scalpers, and cryptocurrency miners with an appetite for industrial GPU mining, it's been two long years since we've seen mid-range and high-end graphics cards anywhere close to their manufacturer suggested retail price. Th.....»»
Study: Penobscot River restoration efforts may benefit both salmon and seals
New research led by the University of Maine finds that river restoration efforts and increasing river herring runs may help lessen the impacts that seals have on salmon. Whole ecosystem restoration may be helping predators and prey alike......»»
Birds of prey populations across Europe suppressed by lead poisoning from gun ammunition: study
Poisoning caused by preying on or scavenging animals shot by hunters using lead ammunition has left the populations of many raptors—or birds of prey—far smaller than they should be, according to the first study to calculate these impacts across E.....»»
Marine snail inspires fast-acting injectable insulin for better diabetes control
For millions of people with diabetes, insulin is essential medicine. But for some ocean-dwelling predators, insulin is a weapon. With a burst of venom, a fish-hunting cone snail can drop the blood sugar of its prey so precipitously that it quickly be.....»»
Microscopic ocean predator with a taste for carbon capture
A single-celled marine microbe capable of photosynthesis and hunting and eating prey may be a secret weapon in the battle against climate change......»»
How much energy does a dolphin use to swim?
From foraging for prey to evading predators, ship strikes or other dangers, a dolphin's survival often hinges on being able to crank up the speed and shift its swimming into high gear......»»
Scientists reveal how Venus fly traps snaps shut
Scientists at Scripps Research have revealed the three-dimensional structure of Flycatcher1, an aptly named protein channel that may enable Venus fly trap plants to snap shut in response to prey. The structure of Flycatcher1, published February 14 in.....»»
Roboticists can learn a lot from robber flies about intercepting targets mid-flight
These aerodynamic acrobats employ two-pronged navigation strategy to catch their prey. Enlarge / A miniature predatory robber fly (Holcocephala fascia) feeds on a captured rove beetle. A new study reveals that the fly approaches its pr.....»»
The robber fly is an aerodynamic acrobat that can catch its prey in midflight
Roboticists can learn a lot about avoiding obstacles while pursuing a target from the flies. Enlarge / A miniature predatory robber fly (Holcocephala fascia) feeds on a captured rove beetle. A new study reveals that the fly approaches.....»»
Antarctic research links warming to fish decline
A long-term study in the Southern Ocean reveals a clear correlation between warming waters, decreased sea ice, and reduced abundance of Antarctic silverfish. These small, abundant fish are important prey for penguins, seals, and other regional marine.....»»
Researchers show that generalist species are "jack of all trades and masters of all"
Life has two choices: Survive or go extinct. And surviving isn't easy. Scientists often debate why species become specialized or generalized in regard to their diet. Specialist species may be better able to procure food by hunting prey or selecting l.....»»
Turtles dying from eating trash show plastics scourge in UAE
The hawksbill sea turtle lay belly-up on the metal autopsy table, its shell ashen and stomach taut......»»
Fear of predators in free-living wildlife reduces population growth over generations
Predators kill prey and prey attempt to avoid being killed by predators; the former obviously reduces the number of prey but, according to a new study, fear (avoiding being killed) can itself halve the population size of prey in 5 years or less, by s.....»»
Being around predators makes animals pretty bad parents
Fear can halve the population size of songbirds—and maybe others—in five years. Enlarge / This song sparrow would be a better parent if the ravens would just shut up. (credit: Reed Kaestner) On paper, predators and prey ha.....»»
Capsule Delivers and Injects mRNA into Stomach
Researchers at MIT have created an oral mRNA delivery system that could provide an alternative to injectable mRNA vaccines. It could also enable RNA or DNA therapies that are intended to treat gastrointestinal diseases. mRNA has shown its therapeutic.....»»
Changes measured in prey behavior during loss of apex predators
A team of researchers has documented the changes that occurred to a type of prey (cape fur seals) when their predator (great white sharks) disappeared from their environment. In their paper published in the journal Biology Letters, the group describe.....»»
Meat and masculinity: Why some men just can"t stomach plant-based food
Meat alternatives are suddenly everywhere, from burger joints to supermarket shelves to restaurant-grade food......»»
Mary Elizabeth Winstead joins the cast of Star Wars: Ahsoka
Star Wars: Ahsoka has lined up Birds of Prey and Scott Pilgrim star Mary Elizabeth Winstead for the cast -- but it's unknown whether she is friend or foe......»»