Animals
June 12, 2023

Octopuses Can Quickly Reprogram Their RNA to Survive in Warm and Cold Water

Octopuses are fascinating creatures. They're incredibly smart and adaptable. Known to camouflage themselves when in danger and to make a break for it when held in captivity, octopuses are animals that we have a lot to learn from. And a team of researchers is proving that in a new study published in Cell. The authors, led by Saint Francis University biologist Matthew A. Birk, were curious about the adaptability of these marine creatures.

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Wildlife Photography
June 11, 2023

Wildlife Photographer Captures Dramatic Scene of a Jackal Mother Defending Her Cub From an Eagle

Spurred on by his passion for animals, the outdoors, and natural history, Ateeb Hussain has been photographing wildlife for over a decade. Based in Dubai, Hussain has a particular interest in African animals and often visits the continent to hone his photography skills. And in 2021, during a trip to Kenya's Maasai Mara, he witnessed something incredible.

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Movies
June 9, 2023

‘Barbie’ Movie Used So Much Pink Paint That the World Ran Out of the Color for a Bit

It's been a year since we received the first look at Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie featuring Margot Robbie in a bright pink convertible. At long last, the film is about a month away from coming out in theaters and people couldn't be more excited. The trailer offered a longer look at the candy-colored world of Barbieland where all of the Barbies and Kens live.

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