The 1.4-ounce female Northern cardinal was squawking and squirming between Brian Rademacher’s fingers and then bit his hand, leaving a red mark, as he prepared to release her after putting a tiny ...
The Max Planck team measured the lifespans of 1,176 wild creatures. Female mammals, the analysis showed, live 13% longer on ...
Being born with two X chromosomes brings a host of health benefits, and recognising this could lead to personalised medical ...
We used to think the ‘sex’ of an animal was clearly defined by its chromosomes. But it’s way more complicated than it seems.
A global study of over 1,100 species reveals an evolutionary reason why females consistently live longer than males.
Bill Walton's tenure with the Boston Celtics was short but sweet. It resulted in another banner hanging at the Garden and a feather in Walton's cap: the 1986 Sixth Man of the Year award. However, many ...
In about one out of every 800 people, two chromosomes fuse together to form an unusual bond. These are known as Robertsonian chromosomes. It's a mystery that has long stumped scientists. Now, ...
A trail camera at a nature reserve in Australia photographed a night parrot, the “planet’s most elusive bird,” conservationists said. Photo from Bush Heritage Australia As night settled across the ...
The Atlas blue butterfly, also known as Polyommatus atlantica, has been genetically confirmed as having the highest number of chromosomes out of all multicellular animals in the world. This insect ...
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