One of the greatest privileges of being a primatologist is spending time in remote locations with monkeys and apes, living close to these animals in their habitat and experiencing their daily lives. As a 21st century person, my immediate urge is to take photos of these encounters and share them on social media. Social media… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Spiders spin silk webs to catch flies and other small prey. They also capture a wealth of DNA from the environment, a hidden resource that Australian scientists say could be used to track endangered animals… Read More »
All saltwater bodies on Earth form one big ocean. But within that there is infinite variety – just ask any diver. Some places have more coral, more sea turtles, more fish, more life. “I’ve dived many places around the world, and there are few locations like Fuvahmulah Atoll in the Maldives,” said Amanda Batlle-Morera, a… Read More »