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October 21, 2015

Bee fossils provide rare glimpse into Ice Age environment

A new analysis of rare leafcutter-bee fossils excavated from the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits in Southern California has provided valuable insight into the local environment during the last Ice Age.

October 21, 2015

Vermont beekeepers face threat of 'zombie' bees; 1st time parasite found in Eastern US

Vermont beekeepers face mite infestations, extreme temperature swings and the possibility of colony collapse. Last fall, a new threat emerged: zombie bees.

October 21, 2015

Mantis shrimp see colors like no other creatue

New research finds that the aggressive mantis shrimp is weird in a strange way: They see color like no other animal on the planet.

October 21, 2015

Entire fishery dead in Nevada marina; as many as 100,000 fish at man-made lake east of Reno

State wildlife officials are trying to figure out why all the fish have died in a northern Nevada marina where the stocked fishery has flourished since the man-made lake was created nearly 15 years ago.

October 21, 2015

Epic undersea battle caught on video

Thanks to its sharp beak, a small red squid emerged victorious after an epic hour-long battle with a much bigger owlfish, all caught on video last November in Monterey Bay, Calif.

October 21, 2015

Ancient nursery of bizarre spoon-billed sharks discovered

Stunningly preserved baby sharks with bizarre, long snouts as well as egg cases from the same species may be the oldest convincing evidence of an ancient shark nursery.

October 21, 2015

Mexican fishermen find conjoined gray whale calves

The Mexican government says fishermen found two rare conjoined gray whale calves that died shortly after being born.

October 21, 2015

Alligators, crocodiles use tools to hunt -- a first

New research shows that alligators and crocodiles can use small sticks to attract birds looking for nesting materials. If the birds get too close, they become a meal.

October 21, 2015

Arctic scientist in global warming row retires as part of settlement with government

An Alaska scientist who gained fame in 2011 due to his observations of drowned polar bears, findings that helped galvanize the global warming movement, has retired as part of a settlement with a federal agency.

October 21, 2015

DNA study suggests dogs originated in Europe

For years, scientists have been dogged by this evolution question: Just where did man's best friend first appear?