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Electric Fish Demonstrate Collective Sensing, Challenging Biological Norms

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature, researchers at Columbia’s Zuckerman Institute have unveiled evidence of collective sensing in close-knit groups of African weakly electric fish, known as elephantnose fish. … Read More

Bumblebees Exhibit Advanced Social Learning Skills, Challenging Conventional Wisdom

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature, researchers have unveiled a remarkable level of cognitive sophistication in bumblebees, challenging conventional beliefs about animal intelligence. Led by Dr. Alice Bridges and … Read More

James Webb Telescope Uncovers Oldest ‘Dead’ Galaxy, Challenging Cosmological Understanding

A groundbreaking discovery by astronomers utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed the existence of the oldest “dead” galaxy ever observed, just 700 million years after the Big Bang. … Read More

A Branch of the Flu Family Tree Fades: Yamagata Lineage Excluded from Future US Vaccines

In a significant development, advisers to the FDA have recommended the removal of a specific type of flu virus, known as the “Yamagata lineage,” from future flu vaccine formulations in … Read More

Animals’ Reactions to Total Solar Eclipses: A Phenomenon Explored at Zoos Along the Path of Totality

Total solar eclipses have long intrigued scientists and laypeople alike, but perhaps lesser-known is the profound impact they have on wildlife behavior. As the moon’s shadow creeps across the sun, … Read More