This beetle larvae's flips are ready for the Olympics
The larvae of a type of bark beetle can perform acrobatic flips, somersaulting their bodies through the air. They join maggots and other larvae in their athletic abilities.
Animals
Israeli researchers teach fish how to drive a robotic vehicle
Scientists designed a fish-operated vehicle. Whenever the goldfish moved in one direction, so did the device. After training, the fish learned to drive. Some goldfish are better drivers than others.
The bald eagle population slowly recovers, but lead ammo hampers their resilience
Bald eagles, hailed an "American success story" were removed from the endangered species list in 2007. Now, researchers have found that lead ammunition has reduced their population growth.
3 cats have outmaneuvered their 2 humans to hold a blender hostage for weeks
Jessica and Nikii Gerson-Neeves don't want to end the standoff that has brought joy to so many people. But they also want to use their blender, which has been in a box in their kitchen since December.
A rare snowy owl is spotted across Washington, D.C.
The raptor has been making the most of its southern sojourn, with stops at Union Station and the National Postal Museum. It's also been sampling the local cuisine — notably D.C.'s rat population.
A heroic bomb-sniffing rat, credited with saving human lives, has died
A bomb-sniffing rat named Magawa has died. The eight-year-old rodent was part of a humanitarian program by a non-profit group, which trains and sends rats to post-conflict countries.
Twin panda cubs delight devoted fans at Tokyo zoo in a COVID shortened debut
Twin panda cubs made their first public appearance before delighted fans in Tokyo but only briefly for now — just for three days — due to a spike in COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant.
Magawa, a heroic bomb-sniffing rat who is credited with saving lives, has died
"His contribution allows communities in Cambodia to live, work, and play; without fear of losing life or limb," the nonprofit APOPO said after the death of Magawa, an African giant pouched rat.
Israeli scientists have trained goldfish to drive, in a scene out of a Dr. Seuss book
An experiment involving a robotic tank on wheels and six trained goldfish may offer insights into animals' ability to navigate unfamiliar environments.
A badger gets credit for finding Roman coins in a cave in northern Spain
More than 200 Roman coins — that could date back as far as the 3rd Century AD — have been found in the area so far. Researchers say the discovery is the largest ever in a cave in northern Spain.