In the past decade, paleontologists have named several new dinosaur species and found that some previously discovered species belonged to their own groups. Illustration by Emily Lankiewicz / complete image credits below Paleontologists are uncovering new dinosaurs at an astonishing rate. On average, a new species of “terrible lizard” is named about every two weeks… Continue reading How Many Dinosaurs Remain Undiscovered? | Science
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Does Playing Games With Spiders Reduce Arachnophobia? | Science
Spider wrestling can range from casual matches played by children to more high-stakes games involving gambling. Noel Celis / AFP via Getty Images A fear of spiders, or arachnophobia, seems quite common around the world. Last year, a team of researchers published a global database showing the pervasiveness of arachnophobic sentiments in media based on… Continue reading Does Playing Games With Spiders Reduce Arachnophobia? | Science
See Stunning Images of Female Birds, Often Overlooked by Wildlife Photographers | Science
Carlyn Kranking Assistant Editor, Science and Innovation In trying to capture the perfect image of a bird, photographers often focus on the vibrant, attention-grabbing males. The bright orange belly of a Baltimore oriole, the gleaming crimson feathers of a summer tanager and the royal blue plumage of an indigo bunting are naturally eye-catching. Comparatively, the… Continue reading See Stunning Images of Female Birds, Often Overlooked by Wildlife Photographers | Science