News from science and research

Sharks were previously thought to be silent. A new study now shows for the first time that so-called "rig sharks" make conscious sounds.

Blue-ringed octopuses possess a potent venom that they use not only for hunting but also to envenomate their mate.

The giant panda is the only bear to have become a vegan and, according to a new study, is actually quite happy with it.

A study shows that dogs not only see colors, but also have a real preference for yellow. They even prefer the color to food.

Clownfish and anemones are an example of a symbiotic relationship in the animal kingdom. This probably also includes active feeding.

For decades, it was thought that large animals get less cancer. But this paradox has now been disproved.

Dogs blink at each other when they want to defuse a situation. However, one study has another explanation for this.

Household chemicals could be more dangerous for dogs than previously thought. This is because they stay in the air, in dust, and on surfaces.

For a long time, it was assumed that dogs came into being through domestication by humans. But wolves could have become dogs by themselves.

Dogs often follow human gestures, but how can we best attract dogs' attention? A recent study has demonstrated the most effective ways

It was long believed that penguins were monogamous - but a study now shows that around 50 percent of couples "divorce".

Bats are considered to be intermediate hosts for various viruses. A new study looked at how bats transmit viruses without falling ill.

A study has now shown for the first time that ants can be resentful. Some even take revenge on their fellow ants.

A study has shown that people are not particularly good at correctly interpreting their dogs' feelings and often misread their cues.

Before the realization that there are carnivorous ground squirrels, nobody would have believed that rodents hunt prey.

According to data from the "Dog Aging Project", all dogs have at least one behavioral problem. Read on PETBOOK why this could be the case.

Researchers recently proved that dogs can smell cancer in other dogs after dogs in their study successfully detected bladder cancer.

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg prove that crabs perceive pain. There are calls for more humane methods of killing.

Marine biologists document for the first time how orcas hunt the world's largest sharks. They use special strategies to do so.

The color of parrot feathers is created in a special way, as studies show. However, the process does not appear to be as unique as expected.