How do coral reefs thrive in parts of the ocean that are low in nutrients? By eating their algal companions: Coral reefs are hotspots of productivity in otherwise nutrient-poor parts of our oceans. Joerg Wiedenmann & Cecilia D'Angelo/University of Southampton, CC BY-NC-ND Coral reefs thrive in parts of the world’s oceans that are low in …
Shared horse and human burials show how deeply the vikings cared for their animal companions: Is your pet part of the family? That’s nothing new. Archeological evidence exists to suggest that the vikings held their own animals in high – even intimate – regard, taking them with them on voyages. Earlier this year, scientific evidence …
Doctor dog: how our canine companions can help us detect COVID and other diseases: Renko Aleks/Shutterstock While we humans generally experience the world through sight, dogs use scent to learn about the environment around them. What their nose knows is crucial for finding food, mates and safe spaces. Our furry friends can also use their …
Penguins adapt their voices to sound like their companions – new study: African penguins end up "parroting" each other's voices Mike Korostelev/Shutterstock We’ve all known a friend who came back from holiday with a French lilt in their accent. Or noticed an American twang creeping into our voice during dinner with a friend visiting from …