Prototaxites: Bizarre fossil may have been an entirely new type of life
Prototaxites formed tall structures like tree trunks, shown in this illustration of…
Humpback whale songs have patterns that resemble human language
Humpback whales in the South PacificTony Wu/Nature Picture Library/Alamy Humpback whale songs…
Cuddling koalas show unexpected sociable side in surprising video
Koalas are usually regarded as solitary animals, but new footage is revealing…
‘Artificial tongue’ can detect chemical makeup of alcoholic drinks
Molecular testing can be used to assess drink qualityEvgenii Parilov/Alamy Drinks manufacturers…
Meteorite crystals show evidence of hot water on ancient Mars
A Martian meteorite nicknamed Black BeautyCarl B. Agee (University of New Mexico)…
Australia wants to ban social media for under-16s, but it won't work
Attempts to prevent Australian children from accessing social media are likely to…
Chimps do better at difficult tasks when they have an audience
A chimpanzee tackling a number test on a touch screenAkiho Muramatsu The…
Watch elephants use a hose to shower themselves – and prank others
Elephants are masters at using a hose – considered a complex tool…
DNA helps match ‘Well Man’ skeleton to 800-year-old Norwegian saga
The complete skeletal remains of the “Well Man”Age Hojem, NTNU University Museum…
There could be 30,000 species of earthworms wriggling around the world
There are probably many more earthworm species than those that have been…
