This Dancing Sea Lion Can Keep a Beat Better Than Humans
by University of California – Santa Cruz on May 23, 2025 at 7:22 pm
Ronan, a sea lion, is the only known non-human mammal capable of precise beat-keeping. This unique ability challenges our understanding of biomusicality across species. Animal research on biomusicality explores whether different species can recognize aspects of music, including rhythm and beat. This fascinating field bridges biology and psychology. Recently, a highly trained California sea lion […]
Coastal Lagoons Are Getting Turned Into Toxic “Salty Soup” – Scientists Reveal Why
by University of Adelaide on May 23, 2025 at 1:03 pm
New research shows that rising salinity in coastal lagoons is reshaping ecosystems, but restoring freshwater flows could swiftly reverse the damage. New research from the University of Adelaide reveals that coastal lagoons are becoming saltier due to the combined effects of climate change and human activity. This rising salinity is reshaping the tiny microbial communities […]
How Robots Solved a 280,000-Year Seafloor Mystery Hidden Beneath Big Sur
by Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute on May 23, 2025 at 12:28 pm
Researchers studying massive seafloor depressions off the Central California coast discovered that these pockmarks, once thought to be signs of methane eruptions, are actually sustained by ancient, powerful sediment flows. This surprising finding upends previous assumptions and provides crucial guidance for safe offshore wind farm development. Ancient Seafloor Pockmarks Extensive research from the Monterey Bay […]
Tirzepatide vs. Semaglutide: New Research Reveals Surprising Metabolic Differences
by European Association for the Study of Obesity on May 23, 2025 at 8:47 am
Researchers have discovered that tirzepatide and semaglutide impact energy metabolism in distinct ways. New animal research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Malaga, Spain (May 11 to 14) has uncovered surprising differences in how two popular weight-loss medications affect the body’s metabolism. The study shows that tirzepatide temporarily boosts the body’s […]
Eat Cake, Lose Weight: Study Flips the Dieting Rulebook
by Sharita Forrest, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on May 23, 2025 at 8:16 am
Cravings often derail weight-loss efforts, but a new study suggests indulging strategically in your favorite treats, rather than cutting them out, might actually lead to greater success. Using an “inclusion strategy,” participants in a yearlong program lost more weight, kept it off, and experienced fewer cravings, especially for sweets and carbs. The secret? Balanced nutrition, […]