Meet Ronan, the sea lion who's putting human rhythm to shame. This marine mammal has demonstrated beat-keeping abilities that not only match but sometimes surpass those of humans.

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A new survey reveals the extraordinary impact pets have on our mental wellbeing, with nearly three in five Americans claiming their furry companions have literally saved their lives.

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Warnings about bird flu transmission have been popping up on headlines across the globe. Public health concerns over bird flu, however, could face serious roadblocks as most Americans remain either unwilling or uncertain about taking protective measures against the spreading virus.

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The silhouette of a surfer paddling on their board looks remarkably like a seal from below, at least to a hungry Great White shark. But what if we could make that silhouette disappear?

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Dogs and cats might seem worlds apart, but scientists have discovered that our beloved pets have independently evolved nearly identical skull shapes despite being separated by 50 million years of evolution.

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You might soon carry a wallet made from dinosaur skin. No, not fossilized—actual leather engineered from T. rex DNA in a lab.

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When the ancient supercontinent Pangea began to break apart 200 million years ago, it unleashed volcanic hell on Earth. New research from the Columbia Climate School reveals that five rapid pulses of lava, each erupting for less than a century, spewed massive amounts of sulfur into the atmosphere.

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In the ancient landscapes of what is now northeastern Brazil, 113 million years ago, an unusual ant with bizarre upward-pointing jaws died and became entombed in limestone.

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The villain in "Jaws" might need a redemption arc. Surprising new research reveals that sharks aren't the mindless attackers we've portrayed them as. Instead, many are simply defending themselves against human provocation.

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Suffering from a painful reaction after eating a hamburger might be more than just bad luck – where you live could be putting you at risk.

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Your dog doesn't criticize your life choices, start arguments about politics, or hold grudges, and that might explain why they rank higher in relationship satisfaction than most humans in your life. A new study from Hungarian researchers has revealed that dog owners experience greater relationship satisfaction with their four-legged companions than with their relatives or friends.

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Blood, sand, and death – for Romans, there was no better entertainment than watching gladiators fight exotic animals in arenas across their vast empire.

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Two continents collided millions of years ago, forming a bridge that changed Earth's climate system and triggered one of history's greatest animal migrations.

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Scientists have caught wild chimpanzees not only eating naturally fermented fruits containing alcohol but actively sharing these "boozy snacks" with their companions.

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With wildlife populations globally 73% smaller on average than in 1970 and large mammals missing from much of the world, surely there’s never been a better time to “de-extinct” species?

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Your pooch might be adorable, loyal, and your best buddy - but scientists now argue she or he may also be an ecological menace.

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The American Kestrel, North America's smallest and most common falcon, has been steadily declining across the continent since the 1970s. Despite years of research, scientists have struggled to identify exactly why these colorful raptors are disappearing.

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The birth of these pups is not the return of an extinct species. Instead, it’s a demonstration of how far we’ve come in the toolkit of synthetic biology (a field that involves redesigning systems found in nature), and a reminder of how far we still are from truly reversing extinction.

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Florida's Indian River Lagoon made headlines in 2013 when bottlenose dolphins began washing up dead on shores in alarming numbers. By year's end, 77 dolphins, roughly 8% of the local population, had died in what scientists term an "unusual mortality event" (UME).

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Bumblebees can get down in the dumps, too. Researchers from Newcastle University discovered that when physically stressed, bees begin to expect worse outcomes when faced with uncertainty, behaving in ways that mirror how humans respond when anxious or depressed.

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Thoroughbred racehorses are biological marvels that consume oxygen at astonishing rates, more than double what elite human athletes can manage.

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If ants are so successful out in nature, why do they so often turn up in our homes and even upper-level apartments? And what can we do to keep them out?

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Scientists have stumbled upon an unexpected ally in the fight against malaria: a medication initially created for treating uncommon genetic disorders.

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Dog Owners Beware: The Most Contaminated Spot in Your Local Park Revealed

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Deep in Panama's lush forests, something unexpected unfolds that's changing how scientists think about bird defenses. A baby white-necked jacobin hummingbird, just hatched and utterly vulnerable, doesn't act like your typical baby bird.

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Farmers across America face a counterintuitive problem, according to new research. The very chemicals they spray to kill insect pests might be inadvertently helping weeds survive.

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From dinosaur fuzz to eagle wings, evolution spent over 100 million years perfecting the feather.

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For birds, sound is survival. Their songs establish territories, attract mates, and warn of dangers. When traffic noise drowns out these messages, birds face serious challenges.

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In the forests of eastern Australia, satin bowerbirds create structures known as “bowers.”

The males gather twigs and place them upright, in two bundles, with a gap in the middle, resulting in what looks like a miniature archway.

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Most fossils tell us what ancient creatures looked like. The newly discovered Ferruaspis brocksi goes several steps further.

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Sharks are facing a global extinction crisis, with nearly one-third of all shark and ray species threatened worldwide.

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When it comes to finding a partner, looks matter, especially if you're a butterfly. For certain species of colorful tropical butterflies, the connection between vision and mate choice goes deeper than scientists previously thought.

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For 130 years, a small Chilean frog vanished from scientific view. Biologists searched. Nature enthusiasts kept their eyes open. But Alsodes vittatus remained stubbornly invisible.

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While most of us struggle with post-meal bloating, Burmese pythons take digestive expansion to another level. These snakes experience perhaps the most dramatic organ transformation known in vertebrates.

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Baleen whales are quietly performing an ecological service of global importance. These massive marine mammals don't just wow us with their size and songs; they're also running what scientists have dubbed "the great whale conveyor belt."

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A study conducted by researchers at Arizona State University suggests that humans often misinterpret dogs' emotions based on external factors that have nothing to do with the dog itself.

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The narwhal's spiral tusk has puzzled scientists and inspired myths for centuries, but until recently, scientists had limited direct observations of how these mysterious Arctic whales use their signature feature in the wild.

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In the frigid Arctic, polar bear mothers and their cubs emerge each spring from snow dens that have sheltered them through the bitter winter months.

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Every time you bend your knee, rotate your shoulder, or nod your head, you're using a remarkable piece of biological engineering called a synovial joint.

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he climate crisis has forced countless species into a simple but brutal choice: adapt or perish. For green sea turtles nesting on the beaches of North Cyprus, adaptation appears to be winning—at least for now.

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For decades, scientists believed something strange was happening in the animal kingdom: despite having many more cells that could potentially turn cancerous, elephants didn't seem to get more cancer than mice. As it turns out, this puzzling observation, called "Peto's paradox," has been overturned by surprising new research.

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Most of us know mosquitoes primarily as unwelcome summer guests, but these tiny insects possess extraordinary sensory abilities that could inspire tomorrow's technology.

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Dogs may look adorable when they snooze, but their sleeping habits actually hold fascinating clues on how living with humans has shaped canine behavior.

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In the desert sands of Egypt's Fayum Depression, an extraordinary discovery began with an excited shout.

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Scientists have discovered that birds developed their complex brain circuits independently from mammals, rather than inheriting them from a shared ancestor.

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Sophisticated birdsong follows strict grammatical rules, much like human sentences. But what happens when birds can't hear themselves sing?

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Scientists have long wondered how sea turtles navigate vast ocean distances with remarkable precision.

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Scientists have unearthed an exceptionally well-preserved skull belonging to Vegavis iaai, a diving bird that swam in Antarctic waters approximately 69 million years ago, during the last days of the dinosaurs.

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Some fossils tell simple stories. But a recent discovery in Venezuela tells a more complex tale, preserving evidence of multiple predator attacks on an ancient sea cow in what amounts to a detailed snapshot of prehistoric marine life.

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In Costa Rica's rushing streams, scientists have discovered a tiny scuba diver that has a unique way of escaping the wrath of predators. The water anole, a tiny lizard no bigger than a finger, has mastered an underwater breathing technique that's baffling researchers

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