September 26, 2017 Scientists return lost memories to lab mice Rather than wiping out our memories, new research out of Columbia University suggests that dementia instead confuses the brain about which neurons store which memories, thereby making those memories harder to recall.
September 26, 2017 Michigan's Asian carp challenge seeks ideas to keep killer fish out of Great Lakes In an effort to stop a species of killer fish from infiltrating the Great Lakes, Michigan's governor on Tuesday launched the "Invasive Carp Challenge," the state's latest response to the aggressive invaders.
September 26, 2017 Giant tarantula found on kitchen cabinet in San Diego What has eight legs and wants to cook? A tarantula on a kitchen cabinet.
September 26, 2017 Humans' closest relative may also suffer from Alzheimer's Humans are the only animal known to develop Alzheimer's disease, and an official diagnosis requires checking off this list of three things: dementia, which is observed through screenings, and two pathologic markers—amyloid plaques (sticky bunches of misfolded proteins) and neurofibrillary tangles (tau proteins clumped together and twisted around).
September 26, 2017 Protest planned over the death of Snooty the manatee A protest will be held on Saturday calling for the ouster of the CEO and staff at the Florida museum where Snooty, the oldest manatee in captivity, recently drowned.
September 26, 2017 Protesters call for firings at museum where Snooty the manatee drowned Dozens of protesters gathered Saturday outside the Florida museum where Snooty, the oldest manatee in captivity, recently drowned to demand the dismissal of its CEO and COO.
September 26, 2017 Vermont boy reels in record-breaking carp A 10-year-old who reeled in a giant carp says he knew it was a record contender before he ever got it ashore.
September 26, 2017 Weird worm-lizard creature looks like a serpentine centaur With just its head and front legs peeking out from its underground burrow, the Mexican mole lizard could pass for a slender, pink lizard — until it emerges completely, its body etched with ring after earthworm-like ring.
September 26, 2017 Australian teen's feet, legs bloodied by mystery sea creatures An Australian teenager who went for a swim Saturday and came out of the water with his feet and lower legs covered in blood says tiny marine creatures are to blame.
September 26, 2017 Chupacabra sighted in the Carolinas? Strange animal sparks debate Has the Chupacabra been spotted in the Carolinas? Pictures of a strange animal taken by a golfer in South Carolina are sparking lively debate about the mythical beast.
