Less common than in adults, the condition can be hard to diagnose in children. Growing research is helping scientists understand … More
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Brown Bears
Since so many have asked about the various Brown Bears, I thought I’d borrow from a couple of sources to … More
Vancouver Island wildlife stars in Netflix series Island of the Sea Wolves
Will Arnett often steals every movie or television show in which he appears, but he suffered a rare defeat as … More
Something to crow about in October: Are these birds spooky or just wicked-smart?
Posted by Elizabeth Bacher, Communications – Woodland Park ZooPhotos by Kaeli Swift, University of Washington’s School of Environmental & Forest … More
Nicole Mann: Astronaut becomes first Native American woman in space
A US astronaut has become the first Native American woman in space following a Nasa launch on Wednesday, BBC News … More
The Secret Lives of Sperm Whales
Deep in waters rarely seen by humans, these “gentle goliaths” are back from near-extinction. By Lauren Christensen – NY Times – … More
This miracle plant was eaten into extinction 2,000 years ago—or was it?
Silphion cured diseases and made food tasty, but Emperor Nero allegedly consumed the last stalk. Now, a Turkish researcher thinks … More
How Long Is the Drive to the Edge of the Universe?
Adapted from “What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions,” published by Riverhead Books, a member of … More
What are animals thinking? They feel empathy, grieve, seek joy just like us.
Rats show kindness, orcas mourn their dead, and monkeys protest injustice. Scientists are learning that other species also have complex … More
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