Brazil’s bioluminescent insects are under threat
Habitat loss and pesticides are problems for bioluminescent insects. Now scientists are also worried about the impact of light pollution on these amazing animals.
Great apes may tease each other, just like humans
A group of scientists has found evidence that our great ape relatives tease each other by poking, hitting or pulling on a body part in playful ways.
Roboinsect helps scientists understand how insect flight evolved
Insects have two ways of flying, synchronous and asynchronous. Scientists built a robotic insect model to test how the two ways of flying might have evolved.
Hungry sea otters help save a Californian salt marsh
By munching on burrowing crabs, sea otters are helping return the Elkhorn Slough to good health.
Why do insects circle artificial lights at night? It’s a reflex trap!
New research reveals a possible answer to this age-old question ...
Scientists hope for a bright future for ‘fish from the clouds’
In Brazil, folklore says that colorful fish fall from the clouds when it rains. Could this magical folk story be true?
Tapir time! Can you spot the 10 differences?
Fungus memory game
Have some FUN and find the matching pairs of fungi!
African forest animal search
Search the forest to find 30 types of animals.
