By Makini Brice | Nov 26, 2012 05:15 PM EST
Researchers sampled a small area of the Southern Ocean by Antarctica and found that increased ocean acidification has dissolved the shells of some creatures.
By Christine Hsu | Nov 19, 2012 04:05 PM EST
Study revealed that like humans, the wellbeing or happiness of chimpanzees and orangutans also follows a U shape and is high in youth, falls in middle age and rises again into old age.
By Amber Moore | Nov 19, 2012 04:50 PM EST
Researchers used cells from the dogs' nose to repair spinal cord injuries in dogs that couldn't use their hind legs.
By Makini Brice | Nov 14, 2012 04:31 PM EST
Scientists in Brazil have hatched a scheme to clone animals from eight endangered species.
By Makini Brice | Nov 12, 2012 04:23 PM EST
Researchers have a number of theories about the spread of antibiotic resistance, but one study has added another level of concern: cows are spreading antibiotic resistance from their urine through the soil.
By Christine Hsu | Nov 07, 2012 05:33 PM EST
A new study reveals that urban growth alters the behavior of birds, after researchers found that city and country birds of the same species do not react in the same way.
By Amber Moore | Nov 06, 2012 10:33 AM EST
Scientists from University of Auckland used DNA samples to identify two whales, of a species that has never been seen alive for 140 years.
By Makini Brice | Nov 05, 2012 04:12 PM EST
For many pet owners, seeing their dogs chase incessantly after their own tails and hunt shadows may seem adorable.
By Amber Moore | Oct 23, 2012 10:09 AM EDT
A beluga whale learned to talk like human just by listening to human conversations.
By Makini Brice | Oct 22, 2012 12:35 PM EDT
A Jack Russell terrier named Ethan was brought back to life after being poisoned and dumped into a grave in France.
By Makini Brice | Oct 18, 2012 04:09 PM EDT
Researchers have found that dolphins can go for at least 15 days without sleeping, and have no signs of fatigue.
By Makini Brice | Oct 09, 2012 04:18 PM EDT
A spider has been waiting for its meal for 100 million years.
By Makini Brice | Oct 04, 2012 03:53 PM EDT
A clip depicting the animal has made the rounds on YouTube, amassing 50,000 views in just five days.
By Makini Brice | Sep 28, 2012 02:27 PM EDT
The next time your friend emails you the latest video of the saga of "Kitten versus Ribbon," don't be afraid to click on the link in front of your boss.
By Christine Hsu | Sep 25, 2012 01:54 PM EDT
A new variant of the swine flu virus that caused a 2009 pandemic has been detected in Canada.