The orcas are at it again The orcas are getting good at sinking ships. It’s gotten so bad that Spanish officials are recommending that small boats avoid the deep water off Gibraltar and hug the coast. The Alboran Cognac’s crew said they felt sudden blows on the hull and that the boat began taking on water. They were rescued by a […]
https://freethoughtblogs.com/p....haryngula/2024/05/22

Study finds widespread 'cell cannibalism' and related phenomena across tree of life In a new review paper, Carlo Maley and Arizona State University colleagues describe cell-in-cell phenomena in which one cell engulfs and sometimes consumes another. The study shows that cases of this behavior, including cell cannibalism, are widespread across the tree of life.
https://phys.org/news/2024-05-....widespread-cell-cann

Researchers find unique adaptations of fungus associated with bee bread The past attempts of honey bee researchers to inventory the fungal diversity in honey bee colonies revealed that Aspergillus flavus is frequently found in hives. In a new study, researchers have discovered that this fungus is uniquely adapted to survive in bee colonies.
https://phys.org/news/2024-05-....unique-fungus-bee-br

Researchers discover hidden step in dinosaur feather evolution Scientists discover 'zoned development' in dinosaur skin, with zones of reptile-style scales and zones of bird-like skin with feathers. A new dinosaur skin fossil has been found to be composed of silica -- the same as glass.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/r....eleases/2024/05/2405