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Help name Jackie and Shadow's new eaglets
51+ min ago (577+ words) Published Apr 15, 2026 3: 03 PM EDT "We are a nonprofit and your generosity helps us provide the livestream ad free, as a public benefit for all. Our website is THE ONLY PLACE to submit chick names for consideration," the organization wrote in…...
Not all naked mole-rat queens go out in a blaze of bloody violence
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (501+ words) Published Apr 15, 2026 2: 00 PM EDT Queen bees may get most of the glory, but there is another queen of the animal kingdom who is the linchpin of her entire society. Queen naked mole-rats (Heterocephalus glaber) reign over their underground kingdoms as…...
Why do dogs tilt their heads? It isn't just cute.
6+ hour, 54+ min ago (932+ words) Published Apr 15, 2026 9: 01 AM EDT There are countless Tik Tok videos that go like this: Someone says something to their dog, the dog's head swings to one side, with ears up and eyes on the owner. Whoever's filming can barely hold…...
Megalodon set to become Maryland's state shark
6+ hour, 46+ min ago (297+ words) Published Apr 15, 2026 9: 08 AM EDT The megalodon (Otodus megalodon) is another step closer to becoming the first state shark in the United States. At the last second, a bill to name the extinct behemoth Maryland's state shark passed on the final…...
New spider named for Pink Floyd devours bugs 6x its size
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (301+ words) Published Apr 14, 2026 2: 05 PM EDT We can call this newly discovered spider another brick'or web'in the wall. Scientists in Colombia named the new species Pikelinia floydmuraria in honor of English rock band Pink Floyd and the arachnid's preferred habitat'walls. "Muraria," is…...
Flirty birds inflate throat pouch to attract a mate
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (519+ words) Popular Science From butt-loving baboons to peacocking spiders, animals boast an array of flirting techniques. Male frigatebirds attract potential mates by inflating a large, hairless, red throat pouch and shaking their wings like the DJ just started spinning "Yeah!" by…...
Deep sea mining test uncovered multiple new species
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (352+ words) Published Dec 5, 2025 3: 34 PM EST While the team found that harvesting rare earth metals from over 13, 000 feet below the ocean's surface may not be quite as destructive as initially theorized, the disruptions are still cause for serious concerns. The team's findings…...
It's a myth that some dog breeds are easier to train
3+ week, 1+ day ago (821+ words) Published Mar 24, 2026 9: 15 AM EDT A key factor for many dog owners is how easy their pooch is to train. A wayward bichon frise might be a slight nuisance in social settings, but a misbehaving rottweiler's strength and size can pose…...
What to do if you find a baby squirrel
2+ week, 1+ day ago (386+ words) Published Mar 31, 2026 3: 02 PM EDT While it might not always feel like it, spring has finally sprung for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere. At the New England Wildlife Center in Massachusetts, the arrival of the first baby squirrels is…...
17 images capturing the brutality and beauty of nature
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (279+ words) " Amazon Big Spring Sale: 100+ editor-approved deals worth buying right now " By Popular Science Team Published Nov 29, 2025 3: 00 PM EST Add Popular Science (opens in a new tab) Adding us as a. .. "The Canopy Watcher" by Federica Cordero Winner, Animal Portraits In the…...