"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......»»
No appetite for vegetarian diet to help the planet, finds study
Social media users believe reducing and eliminating meat intake is ineffective in addressing climate change and reported low willingness to engage in either action, according to a new study from La Trobe University......»»
These 5 horror movies made me sick to my stomach. Here’s why you should watch them
Halloween is the perfect time to confess my horror movie VHS collecting sins of the 1990s, and also provide you with some choice picks for your own movie night......»»
How do kingfishers avoid concussions when diving? It might be in their genes
Mutations in the MAPT gene associated with tau proteins seem to play a significant role. Enlarge / Fish-eating kingfishers execute plunging dives into the water to capture prey, yet never seem to get concussed. (credit: Richard T.....»»
Finding the genes that help kingfishers dive without hurting their brains
If you've ever belly-flopped into a pool, then you know: water can be surprisingly hard if you hit it at the wrong angle. But many species of kingfishers dive headfirst into water to catch their fishy prey. In a new study in the journal Communication.....»»
Peregrine falcons set off false alarms to make prey easier to catch, study finds
Predators must eat to survive—and to survive, prey must avoid being eaten. One theory, the Wolf-Mangel model, suggests predators could use false attacks to tire prey out or force them to take bigger risks, but this has been hard to show in practice.....»»
Predator-prey defense mechanisms could unlock key to marine biofuel production
Researchers have unpicked the mechanism behind a marine feeding strategy that could provide a valuable renewable source of biofuel......»»
We finally know for sure what a trilobite ate
Tens of thousands of fossils later, we've found a trilobite with a full stomach. Enlarge (credit: Jiri Svoboda) Trilobites first appear early in the Cambrian and are one of the earliest examples of arthropods, the group.....»»
Biotechnospheres as part of planetary intelligence and the search for extraterrestrial civilizations
To safeguard Earth's biosphere, scientists have turned toward Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the hope that it may help to protect biodiversity. Yet this hope has been challenged by AI's appetite for water and energy rooted in AI's need for big dat.....»»
HP’s new foldable PC is a dream — except for one glaring problem
HP's foldable PC is gearing up to be the smallest and thinnest on the market. The question is if you can stomach its price......»»
What"s the real story about shark populations in New York waters?
The lack of evidence about shark biology, their prey, and changes in the ecosystems of New York area coastal waters is a driving force to expand research about sharks and their populations in the region, so say a team of scientists in an article publ.....»»
Palm cockatoos whittle twigs to make drumsticks for tapping on tree limbs
A pair of biologists at Australian National University, working with one colleague from the University of Queensland and another from James Cook University, has found that male palm cockatoos tap out unique rhythms on tree branches using custom-made.....»»
Some spiders can transfer mercury contamination to land animals, study shows
Sitting calmly in their webs, many spiders wait for prey to come to them. Arachnids along lakes and rivers eat aquatic insects, such as dragonflies. But, when these insects live in mercury-contaminated waterways, they can pass the metal along to the.....»»
Researchers reveal the hidden world of Toronto"s urban predators, and their prey
Raccoons may be Toronto's unofficial mascot, but the furry creatures that plunder our green bins are far from the only wild animals that live among us......»»
Contours that kill: Geometry influences prey capture in carnivorous pitcher plants
Researchers at the University of Oxford's Botanic Garden and the Mathematical Institute have shown that the shape, size, and geometry of carnivorous pitcher plants determines the type of prey they trap. The results have been published today in the Pr.....»»
Small prey compelled prehistoric humans to produce appropriate hunting weapons and improve their cognitive abilities
A new study from the Department of Archaeology at Tel Aviv University found that the extinction of large prey, upon which human nutrition had been based, compelled prehistoric humans to develop improved weapons for hunting small prey, thereby driving.....»»
Echoes of extinctions: Novel method sheds light on future challenges for mammals
Large-bodied mammals play crucial roles in ecosystems. They create habitats, serve as prey, help plants thrive, and even influence how wildfires burn. But now, fewer than half of the large mammal species that were alive 50,000 years ago exist today,.....»»
From ‘The Shining’ to Shiny Drives: Stephen King"s Horrors Meet AI"s Hunger
From Stephen King to Haruki Murakami, even literary giants aren't safe from AI's appetite. Continue reading........»»
Little African snake can swallow biggest prey relative to its size
Pythons have huge appetites, but which snake around the world would win an eating contest?.....»»
Salmonella outbreak brings CDC warning over small turtles
Public health officials are currently investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella, a bacterial disease that causes diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps. According to an August 2023 investigation notice by the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Co.....»»
Samsung’s Odyssey Neo G9 launches in October — if you can stomach its insane price
Samsung's highly anticipated Odyssey Neo G9 is finally arriving in October, but the price may make you reconsider picking one up......»»