Western Scrub-Jays Eulogize Their Dead

Western Scrub-Jays Eulogize Their Dead

When Western scrub jays summon others to screech over the body of a dead jay, they come a'runnin', and those 'funerals' can last for up to half an hour. But why? Western scrub jays live in…
Seasickness In Squid?

Seasickness In Squid?

Here is the bleak story of a seasick squid, a granted wish, and a horrible way to live life: by Alex Culang and Raynato Castro at Buttersafe, h/t to Squid.us Don't get too sad though…
Do Cuttlefish Dream Of Aquatic Sheep?

Do Cuttlefish Dream Of Aquatic Sheep?

Last night I had a sappy mama dream about holding and nursing my baby. Half-waking from it, I found myself wondering if the baby--scheduled to remain comfortably ensconced in my womb for another four…
The Insulin-Dependent Rules Of Beetle Attraction

The Insulin-Dependent Rules Of Beetle Attraction

The horns of creatures as different as elk and rhinoceros beetles - along with other decorative, mate-attracting structures -  are sensitive to changes in nutrition. They aren’t diabetic, but…
Global Warming Upside; Better Produce

Global Warming Upside; Better Produce

Temperatures above 100 degrees and drought-like conditions have taken a toll on corn and soybeans in the upper Midwest for weeks but it has brought a benefit to peppers and other crops: Their flavors…