Nature : Science World Report

Jan 31, 2013 04:19 PM EST

How Owls Turn Heads...Without Tearing Arteries

Owls can almost fully rotate their heads without damaging blood vessels or arteries. Now, scientists know why.

Jan 31, 2013 02:49 PM EST

Rock Pigeon Style; Scientists Reveal Secrets of Their Crest

Scientists have sequenced the rock pigeon genome to find the origin of the head crest.

Jan 31, 2013 01:23 PM EST

Scientists Watch a Fish Think; It's Not 'Just Keep Swimming' (Video)

A new study shows the thought process of a fish as it tracks its prey.

Jan 31, 2013 12:30 PM EST

Humans Alone Killed the Tasmanian Tiger; Thylacine Disease Debunked

Humans were the sole reason that the Tasmanian tiger went extinct in the 20th century, according to a new study.

Jan 31, 2013 11:47 AM EST

Chimps Learn to Use Tools from Others; Planet of the Apes Coming True?

Chimps can learn to use tools more efficiently by watching how others use them, showing a possible capacity for culture.

Jan 31, 2013 07:47 AM EST

Seal Pup Seeks Shelter From Storm on Car Dashboard

An adventurous seal pup has created a buzz online after it was spotted on a car dashboard, seeking shelter from the Scotland storm.

Jan 31, 2013 06:33 AM EST

Caribbean Coral Reefs on the Verge of Erosion: Study

Many Caribbean coral reefs have either stopped growing or are on the threshold of starting to erode, states the University of Exeter.

Jan 31, 2013 02:25 AM EST

New Study Shows New Theory of How Homing Pigeons Find Home

The mystery of how homing pigeons are able to navigate home may have been solved with new research showing that the birds use low-frequency sound waves to make a mental map of their location.

Jan 31, 2013 04:45 AM EST

Angry Birds Wave Their Wings Before a Fight

Male swamp sparrows initially used wing waves as an aggressive signal to defend their territories and their mates from other intruding males. These findings help in understanding how birds communicate with other males by combining visual displays and songs.

Jan 30, 2013 05:29 AM EST