Tag: Live Science
Cat Versus Baby Intelligence: A Comparison
Cat intelligence is of a rather different kind from dog intelligence (to say nothing of human intelligence).
Dog Versus Baby Intelligence: A Comparison
It’s an odd question because what we should be asking is, “Are kittens and puppies smarter than babies?”
Reader Asks: What Is Denisovan DNA?
The “Denisovans” are kind of a fictional group from which we only have a few fragmented bone specimens.
Plant Missile Technology: A Peek in the Armory
Ballistic missiles are common in plants and fungi. Take a look at how they launch their payloads.
How “Junk” DNA Got Its Function: Evolutionary Tales Fail to Convince
Earlier this year there was a flurry of stories about how “junk DNA” may explain why humans don’t have tails.