They may be polar opposites, but something is attracting two species of minke whales, producing at least one hybrid offspring,…
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“Vampire Flying Frog” Found
The mountain jungles of Vietnam are home to a new breed of “vampire”—a “flying” tree frog dubbed Rhacophorus vampyrus. First…
Smallest Farmers Found
In the developed world, the small farmer may be going extinct. But among some amoebas, small farming—really small farming—is still…
New Giant Crayfish Found Under Tenn. Rock
When aquatic biologists peered under a big rock in a Tennessee creek, they got a big surprise: a new species…
Quantum states last longer in birds’ eyes
“BIRD brain” is usually an insult, but that may have to change. A light-activated compass at the back of some…
Italy to begin ban on plastic bags
A ban on plastic bags is coming into effect in Italy, which has one of the highest rates of consumption…
New Clue May Solve Solar Mystery
A new look at the sun using views from two different spacecraft has put a big dent in the nagging…
A Full Year in a Single Frame
Can a single picture sum up all of 2010? In a way, yes. The above multiple-exposure photo shows the figure-eight…
Fungus out! The frog resistance is here
FROGS across Australia and the US may be recovering from a fungal disease that has devastated populations around the world.…
Reindeer Help Christmas Trees Grow
Hanging a reindeer ornament on a Christmas tree might hold more meaning this year. Two separate new studies suggest that…