WEIRD ANIMALS
A conceptual graphic shows how growth factors BMP2 and FGF2 are applied to the injury site to stimulate tissue regeneration, highlighting new research into restoring damaged digits. Melissa Bristow/Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences – By Mike McRae 2026 Jun …
A National Park Service employee uses a vacuum to clean the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on 2026 Jun 20. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein – By Eric Palkovacs, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz Published: 2026 Jun 25 – When the …
The SpiderCam is inspired by the two primary eyes of the jumping spider. Depositphotos – By Shirl Leigh 2026 Jun 19 – A new 3D camera inspired by jumping spiders’ eyes may well be found in the next generation of battery-operated wearable tech, assistive …
As ocean temperatures rise during El Niño, fish can find themselves in hot water. Geoff Trodd/Unsplash – By Dillon Amaya, Climate Research Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Published: 2026 Jun 12 – It’s official: El Niño is back. By late fall 2026, forecast …
A whitebark pine seedling grows in soil and deteriorating wood blackened by fire in Glacier National Park, Montana, in 2019. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images – By Kai Kopecky, Postdoctoral Researcher in Community Ecology, University of Colorado Boulder And by John Kominoski, Professor of Ecology, Florida …
Bees are crucial pollinators for many crops, as well as producers of honey. Allagash Brewing/Flickr Creative Commons – By Jennie L. Durant, Research Affiliate in Human Ecology, University of California, Davis Published: 2026 May 26 – America’s bees and beekeepers are losing a …
The 2016 survey of the Dragon Hole revealed its immense depth. Huanqiu View 6 Images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Dec 28 – In the South China Sea, near the Paracel Islands, the aqua-colored waters of an expansive shallow reef platform suddenly gives way …
The Dogosophy Button can be operated with the push of a nose or a paw. The Open University – By Maryna Holovnova 2026 May 12 – Tens of thousands of people rely on service dogs every day. They assist people with visual impairments, mobility …
A viceroy butterfly showing off its surprisingly strong anisotropic wing structure. Depositphotos – By Malcolm Azania 2026 May 06 – When you hear about designers biomimicking butterflies, your first thought is probably about creating remote-controlled flying toys or small, artificial flying machines that could …
The Soft-Bodied Bionic Arowana sells for about $5,000. FullDepth View 3 Images – By Ben Coxworth 2026 Apr 27 – An aquarium can really add a touch of class to a home or business, particularly if it’s got some fancy fish in it – …
