Why do dyeing poison frogs tap dance?
The toe tapping behavior of various amphibians has long attracted attention from researchers and pet owners. Despite being widely documented, the underlying functional role is poorly understood. In a new paper, researchers demonstrate that dyeing poi.....»»
Chernobyl black frogs reveal evolution in action
The accident at reactor four of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in 1986 generated the largest release of radioactive material into the environment in human history. The impact of the acute exposure to high doses of radiation was severe for the envi.....»»
Good coffee, bad coffee: The curious tastes of cultural omnivores
Some people who love classical music also dance to Celine Dion. Others are craft beer aficionados who also enjoy a cold bottle of mass market beer at the beach. Some love independent movies while indulging in the guilty pleasure of blockbuster franch.....»»
What you need to know about Evil-Colon attacks
While novel attacks seem to emerge faster than TikTok trends, some warrant action before they’ve even had a chance to surface. This is the case for an attack we’ll refer to as Evil-Colon, which operates similarly to the now defunct Poison-NULL-By.....»»
The Fungus That Killed Frogs—and Led to a Surge in Malaria
A global fungal pandemic wiped out amphibians, destroyed biodiversity, and ultimately increased human illness. Now a second similar pathogen is on the way......»»
Naomi Ackie makes a perfect whistle-noting Whitney in "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" trailer
She’s the queen of the night and the big screen. Whitney Houston’s long overdue biopic is upon us and it’s a gloriously cinematic triumph of the legend whose voice rings through every generation. Written by Bohemian Rhapsody&rs.....»»
Stop what you’re doing and watch the trailer for this new Whitney Houston biopic
Another biopic about a towering female figure in entertainment is upon us. In December, Sony is bringing to theaters I Wanna Dance With Somebody, a biopic about the life and times of the late Whitney Houston, who will be portrayed by a Netflix star &.....»»
Beyond sound: Red-eyed treefrogs use sound and vibration in calls for mates and aggression
One would be hard-pressed to take a walk outside without hearing the sounds of calling animals. During the day, birds chatter back and forth, and as night falls, frogs and insects call to defend territories and to attract potential mates. For several.....»»
Global analysis identifies at-risk forests
Forests are engaged in a delicate, deadly dance with climate change, sucking carbon dioxide out of the air with billions of leafy straws and hosting abundant biodiversity, as long as climate change, with its droughts, wildfires and ecosystem shifts,.....»»
Keeping Kermit: New clues to protecting frogs from deadly Bd fungus
As the globe continues to battle COVID-19, another pandemic—the deadly fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd)—is ravaging the world's frog species, contributing to the instability of Earth's delicate ecosystem......»»
Did rivers influence the evolution of Sumatran cascade frogs?
Is the geographical history of Sundaland closely linked to the evolution of the native Sumatran cascade frogs? This question was investigated by an international team led by herpetologist Umilaela Arifin of the LIB in their latest study, which was re.....»»
"You get burnt together, you get wet together, you dance together": How festivals transform lives—and landscapes
Every year in lutruwita/Tasmania, tens of thousands of people journey to and meander through the island state and take in festivals such as Dark Mofo, Cygnet Folk Festival or Nayri Niara Good Spirit Festival......»»
Ancient frogs in mass grave died from too much sex, new research says
Frogs once lived alongside dinosaurs. About 45 million years ago, the North Sea covered half of Germany. It's incredible to think these little creatures survived the dinosaurs' extinction. But a lower level mass death did take place in what is now ca.....»»
Why I love electronics industry (8): Leadership
Some individual persons or groups may be well-known internationally, such as film director Ang Lee and the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre. But it is the semiconductor industry, which has been working hard for more than 40 years, that gives Taiwan world-cla.....»»
Frogs use brains or camouflage to evade predators
Throughout evolution, prey animals have adopted a range of strategies to evade their predators. But often these elaborate strategies come at a cost. For example, looking out for and fleeing from predators involves a great deal of cognitive capacity a.....»»
Image: ESO telescope images a spectacular cosmic dance
ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) has imaged the result of a spectacular cosmic collision—the galaxy NGC 7727. This giant was born from the merger of two galaxies, an event that started around a billion years ago. At its center lies the closest pair.....»»
New modeling approach helps advance cryopreservation
Cryopreserving tissues and organs without damaging them requires a delicate dance through the principles of thermodynamics. Carnegie Mellon University's Biothermal Technology Laboratory has a novel modeling approach for isochoric preservation to keep.....»»
Big Man is only hours old, but Deep Cut"s "Splatoon 3" idol is already perfect
Behold, Big Man. He's a happy, smiling manta ray who brings some slick (water pun intended) moves to the dance floor. He's also perfect and we love him. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) Big Man is one of the.....»»
How ancient soldiers used sound to frighten and confuse their enemies
As if the tumultuous din of battle is not horrendous enough, over the ages humans have discovered plenty of ways to exploit sound in warfare. I found an astonishing variety of ancient acoustic weapons while researching my book "Greek Fire, Poison Arr.....»»
"Frog Skin" Cell Type Found in Mammal Mouths
Salivary glands make unexpected use of tiny ionocytes, essential to frogs and fish.....»»
Learning some new steps in the energy conversion dance
At the heart of energy conversion, electrons and protons move in an intricate, coordinated dance. Chemists at Yale and in Sweden say they may have learned the steps to a new, photo-chemical rhumba......»»