The lost genes show how woolly mammoths evolved
Scientists are working to bring back a woolly mammoth-like species to roam Earth’s tundra. A study published last year, however, complicates these efforts. Researchers from the Center for Paleogenetics in…
What can plant-eating dinosaurs teach us?
Plant-Eating Dinosaurs: Lessons in Dietary Habits and Adaptations ,Some dinosaurs ate smaller lizards, eggs, or even early mammals. Others hunted other dinosaurs as prey, or dig up the remains of…
Crocodiles are particularly good mothers
This article was originally published on October 22, 2021. Crocodile Mothers: Exceptional Maternal Instincts Crocodile Mothers are stealthy hunters. When prey approaches, they stay submerged until the last moment, then…
Oregon, Ole Miss and Alabama are recruiting 4-star DLs from the 2024 class
The recruiting competition had two clear themes this past weekend: quarterbacks and pass rushers were in high demand. Five programs added QB prospects of the Class of 2024, while three…
Watch Video: The Science of California’s Megafires
Exploring the Science of California’s Megafires A firefighter watches as the Bobcat Fire burns in Juniper Hills, California, in 2020 (Credit: Ringo Chiu/Shutterstock) The Thomas Fire, which ranked as one…
California HS baseball teams lose regional playoff spots
Multiple California high school baseball teams lost their spots in the CIF Southern California regional playoffs despite qualifying. JSerra, Canyon and Yorba Linda decided not to participate in the tournament,…
When will Betelgeuse explode?
Betelgeuse: Exploring the Potential Supernova and its Timeline ,When Sir Patrick Moore, the late president of the British Astronomical Association, went outside on a cold, clear night, he would look…
New home sales and prices: Another confirmation of a bottom in sales as prices continue to fall year-on-year
New Home Sales and Prices Confirm Sales Bottom as Year-on-Year Price Decline Persists – by a New Deal Democrat The last of the monthly updates on new housing construction, new…
Groupthink: Recipe for Disaster or Useful Strategy?
Groupthink: Examining Its Impact – Disaster or Useful Strategy? Sociologists have noticed an interesting trend over the past few decades. Groupthink is charged when something goes wrong, whether it’s a…
A new dinosaur joins a famous but little-understood family
New Dinosaur Joins Famous and Enigmatic Family A new carnivore-like dinosaur discovered in Spain helps tell the story of a little-understood, semi-aquatic family of carnivores that probably originated in Europe,…