Mutual destruction: Binary stars, black holes, and ripples in space-time

Researchers from University College London and the University of Potsdam, Germany have studied two most massive touching stars in a neighboring galaxy that will eventually turn into black holes and collide, sending ripples through space and time.Contin… Continue reading Mutual destruction: Binary stars, black holes, and ripples in space-time

Study suggests “networking” bats work together to find food faster

When we think of animals that work together to hunt prey, we typically think of creatures such as wolves or orcas. Common bats may soon be added to that list, as a new study suggests that they show each other where the tasty insects can be found.Contin… Continue reading Study suggests “networking” bats work together to find food faster

“Smell of hunger” may prompt rats to share food

Scientists have already observed that rats will voluntarily share food with other rats who are hungry. A new study now suggests that they do so not just based on what the other rat does, but also on how it smells.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, Scie… Continue reading “Smell of hunger” may prompt rats to share food