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New research into the physics of bird flight has shed light on why birds swoop as they come in to land, and how the demands of landing may have shaped their evolution. Birds may not always take the flight path that physics suggests is the perfect landing, at the safest…
On an Ethiopian plateau, a bull called Achille formed an unusual relationship with a male donkey named Patroclo. They were observed spending time together, licking and rubbing against one another, and repeatedly having…
Ohio hunters look forward to the opening of the small game season, historically the first Friday in November (falling on Nov. 6 in 2026.) That day is also just referred to as "hunting season" by many. While we wait all year for November, other Ohio residents have been after game…
Sleeping with one eye open may sound like something out of a science-fiction film, but it is a real biological adaptation found in several animal species. Dolphins, mallard ducks and fur seals are among the animals that can rest while remaining partly alert to their surroundings. This ability is known…
If you've ever wondered why your pooch turns into a trembling wreck the moment a firework goes off, a new audio simulation may finally provide the answer. Experts have compiled a clip which reveals that dogs experience Bonfire Night and Diwali celebrations very differently to humans. It shows how the…
A ten-year scientific investigation of museum specimens has uncovered two previously unrecognised bandicoot species, expanded the known range of the iconic quenda (or southeastern brown bandicoot), and reshaped understanding of…
Wallace Green received a North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality permit in December 2025 to operate the waste-management system at White Oak Farms, a former hog farm in Wayne County. Within weeks, state inspectors…