Dogs from 5 vastly different countries were found to express their loyalty with the same behavior
Dogs from five different countries displayed identical loyalty behaviors toward their owners despite varying cultural contexts. The study found canines across these nations shared a common bond with their owners expressed through the same actions.
Read full story →Mars Rover Discovers Mysterious Field of Honeycomb Textures on Red Planet: ‘Took Our Breath Away’
Curiosity rover discovered honeycomb-shaped polygonal textures covering a landscape in Mars's Valle Grande valley in June. The mission's project scientist described the field of polygons as particularly striking compared to other Martian landscapes previously observed.
Blowing Bubbles Allows Sperm Whales to Sleep Soundly Beneath the Waves, Reveals Study
Sperm whales blow bubbles while sleeping underwater to prevent themselves from floating to the surface. Researchers believe the whales nap for 10 to 15 minute intervals beneath the waves.
‘Old Ladies’ are free-diving on Cape Cod. They’ve excavated 6,000 pounds of trash.
A group of women on Cape Cod has removed 6,000 pounds of trash from the ocean floor through free-diving. The women say the cleanup work provides them with purpose and community as they age.