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Why Dinosaurs Were So Huge

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Jan 31, 2012 07:00 PM ET | 0

What allowed dinosaurs to get so big? A few factors were at play, including bird-like lungs, egg-laying and less need to chew. Read more

Blue Whales Keep Getting Bigger

Posted Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:07 AM ET | 0

It's easier to grow bigger in the sea with the water holding up your weight, say researchers. Read more

Is the Tasmanian Tiger Alive?

Posted by Benjamin Radford Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:43 AM ET | 0

Two brothers claimed they found a skull that belongs to an animal that has been extinct since 1936. Read more

Was First Winged Dinosaur Jet Black?

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:03 AM ET | 0

The winged dinosaur Archaeopteryx had at least some jet black feathers. Read more

Belief in Evolution Boils Down to a Gut Feeling

Posted Sun Jan 22, 2012 09:24 AM ET | 0

Intuitive reasoning may help explain why some people are more accepting of evolution than others. Read more

Why Some Animals Are Fatter Than Others

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Jan 20, 2012 02:52 PM ET | 0

Humans may struggle with weight, but nature seems to know exactly how fat each animal on the planet should be. Read more

Fearsome Dino Had Funny Arms

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Jan 11, 2012 02:00 PM ET | 0

The ferocious predator had arms that were equal parts Popeye and Barbie. Read more

Old Genes Make New, Giant-Headed Ants

Posted by Jesse Emspak Tue Jan 10, 2012 04:29 PM ET | 0

Scientists genetically alter ants to produce super soldiers with big noggins. Read more

These Plants Eat Worms

Posted by Tim Wall Tue Jan 10, 2012 11:30 AM ET | 0

The Brazilian savanna is home to a subterranean little shop of horrors for tiny worms. Read more

'Extinct' Giant Tortoise Found on Remote Island

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Jan 9, 2012 12:00 PM ET | 0

A giant tortoise believed extinct for 150 years was actually just moved from its original home. Read more

First Hybrid Shark Found

Posted Tue Jan 3, 2012 08:35 AM ET | 0

The first-ever observed hybrid may be a sign the predators are adapting to climate change. Read more

The Science of 'I Love You'

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:00 AM ET | 0

Men most often say, "I love you" first in a relationship. How women feel about that depends on sex, in a way. Read more

Strange Heads Evolved Before Unusual Bodies

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Dec 21, 2011 09:45 AM ET | 0

Which evolved first -- heads or tails? Heads win, suggests new research. Read more

Tiny Human Hairs Beat Back Bugs

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Dec 13, 2011 07:00 PM ET | 0

The short, fine hair on our bodies turns out to be quite useful when it comes to fooling bugs and parasites. Read more

Razor-Toothed Meat-Eater Was Mammal Relative

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Dec 12, 2011 09:39 AM ET | 0

With its saw-like teeth and sleek body, this voracious predator was equipped to rip flesh from prey. Read more

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