Ancient DNA research has challenged long-standing assumptions about the arrival of domestic cats in Europe by revealing a far later and more complex history than […]
Author Archives: Anka Baranski
Here is Probably Why Evolution Returned Some Animals to the Water
Most representation of animal evolution follows a linear narrative that illustrates how organisms first appeared in oceans and emerged from these waters to inhabit and […]
Chronic Diseases Are Rising Across Animal Populations
Growing evidence shows a rapid rise in chronic non-communicable diseases across pets, livestock, wildlife, and aquaculture populations. This is according to a study published on […]
Declawing Cats Causes Lasting Neurophysiological Harm
A peer-reviewed study published on 17 August 2025 in Scientific Reports looked into the negative effects of elective feline declawing. The researchers, led by Eric […]
Salmiak or Salty Liquorice: New Cat Coat Color Defies Genetics
Researchers have identified a previously unknown coat color in domestic cats named salmiak or salty liquorice. It is distinguished by a striking black-to-white gradient on […]
The Great Oxidation Event: Causes and Effects
Earth experienced a rise of oxygen levels in its shallow oceans and in the atmosphere during the Paleoproterozoic Era or about 2.5 billion years ago. […]
Andes Glaciers Are Losing Their Ability To Protect Chile From Future Megadroughts
Glaciers in the Southern Andes have long served as vital buffers against prolonged dry periods by providing essential summer runoff for agriculture, reservoirs, and urban […]
Rising Carbon Dioxide Levels Are Making Food More Calorific And Less Nutritious
Rising carbon dioxide levels are not simply warming the planet and contributing to the global climate emergency. Research published on 14 November 2025 in Global […]
The Outsider Parasitic Ant Queens That Turn Workers Against Their Queens
A strange drama unfolded beneath the forest soil as an invading ant queen staged a silent coup, turning loyal ant workers into unexpected executioners. New […]
Cat and Dog Ownership Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline
A long-running aging survey in Europe provided researchers led by Andreas Ihle with an unusual opportunity to observe how ordinary aspects of home life might […]