March 2, 2019

Why do animals play?

It might seem obvious why kitties pounce on mouse-shaped toys and puppies nip at each other’s ears in play battles. Many species of animals – particularly […]
March 2, 2019

Why hasn’t someone created a device to translate other languages in real time yet?

Software company Microsoft is working on a “universal translator” right now. This high-tech program not only translates your speech into the language of your choice, but […]
March 2, 2019

What does it mean when dolphins bend their bodies into an S-shape?

The dolphin might be signaling that it’s getting ready to charge. The S-posture is not unique to dolphins in the Bahamas. It’s been documented in other species […]
March 2, 2019

What does it mean when dolphins swim in sync?

They’re trying to get a date. Pairs of male dolphins will develop elaborate underwater routines to impress females. Bottlenose dolphins that engage in synchronized swimming with […]