A look into the REM dreams of the animal kingdom
Animals' "active" sleep phases look very much like REM. Enlarge / A cuttlefish swims in an aquarium at the Scientific Center of Kuwait on March 20, 2016, in Kuwait City. (credit: YASSER AL-ZAYYAT/AFP via Getty Images).....»»
A chemically defined, xeno-free culture system for culturing and deriving monkey pluripotent stem cells in vitro
Non-human primates (NHPs) have a high degree of similarity to humans compared to other animal models. These similarities manifest at the genetic, physiological, socio-behavioral, and central nervous system levels, making NHPs uniquely suitable for re.....»»
3 movies like Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom that you should watch right now
If you're looking for an epic bromance like the one in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, then check out three movies like Aquaman 2 that you should watch right now......»»
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom review: a sequel that flounders and soars
James Wan's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is a gaudy, trashy slice of pure comic book spectacle. It is now playing in theaters......»»
Aquaman 2’s ending, explained
Here's everything that happens at the end of Warner Bros. and director James Wan's new DCEU blockbuster, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom......»»
How to give your animal friends a stress-free holiday season
The holiday season can be hectic. Visitors flowing through our homes, the manic rush of food and gift preparations, finding the perfect party outfit and music playlist, and heading off to your local New Year's Eve firework display. It's enough to mak.....»»
Is Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom streaming?
Jason Momoa's DC superhero returns to theaters, and we'll tell you if Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is also streaming at home......»»
"Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" review: The death knell the DCEU deserves
Jason Momoa trades in cartoon action for irreverent snark. There couldn’t be a more appropriate way to end 2023, the year of superhero box office disappointments — Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, Blue Be.....»»
Scientists describe 153 new species in 2023
Researchers at the California Academy of Sciences described 153 new animal, plant, and fungi species in 2023, enriching our understanding of Earth's biodiversity and strengthening our ability to regenerate the natural world. The new species include 6.....»»
Inside the matrix: Nanoscale patterns revealed within model research organism
Species throughout the animal kingdom feature vital interfaces between the outermost layers of their bodies and the environment. Intricate microscopic structures—featured on the outer skin layers of humans, as one example—are known to assemble in.....»»
Vaccinating livestock against common diseases is a form of direct climate action, say researchers
Animal diseases have a devastating impact on livestock production. In 2022, for example, 131 million domestic poultry died or was culled as a result of avian influenza (also called "bird flu")......»»
Heartbreak in Zimbabwe park: elephants" desperate hunt for water
Storm clouds are finally gathering over Zimbabwe's biggest animal reserve, but it has come too late for more than 110 elephants that have died in a searing, extended drought......»»
Several groups of birds and mammals avoid wind turbines, finds review
While wind power is an important part of the green transition, its downsides include the disturbances caused by wind turbines in animal habitats. According to the international review of the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), many bird and m.....»»
2023 set an incredibly high bar for video game sequels
Baldur's Gate 3, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Tears of the Kingdom, and other titles raised the bar for game sequels in 2023......»»
Honda offers carbon neutrality dreams on parade
Honda is promoting its push toward carbon neutrality in 2050 with a Rose Parade float called 'Keep Dreaming.'.....»»
Simplifying the way cell proliferation is monitored in mice
Observing cell proliferation in living animals for a long period requires collecting and analyzing animal organs at multiple points in time. This cumbersome process requires an abundance of resources, including animals......»»
Our favorite Switch games of 2023: Tears of the Kingdom, Mario, and much more
2023 may have been the best year for the Nintendo Switch yet. Here were our favorite Nintendo games from a star-studded year......»»
Is age linked to the picture of the perfect partner?
How do women picture the partner of their dreams? And how does this vary between women based on their age? A team of researchers led by the University of Göttingen investigated the complex relationships between age and preferences for a partner in a.....»»
Ancient ruins were once a site for gruesome animal sacrifices
Burnt offerings, including lots of horses, fill a courtyard at Casas de Turuñuelo. Enlarge / The site at casas del Turuñuelo, with 1 marking the courtyard. (credit: Iborra Eres, et al.) Whether it was to appease a deit.....»»
Novel early-detection method aims to stem disease spread in animal trade
A new article published in the journal Methods in Ecology and Evolution by researchers describes a simplified method to detect a deadly fungus killing European salamanders. The ability to rapidly find the fungus is significant as the disease, althoug.....»»
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn’t our Game of the Year, but it’s the strongest No. 2 ever
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom might not be our Game of the Year, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't talk about what it does amazingly......»»