How Empathetic is Your Dog?
Are dogs capable of empathy? That was the basis of this study by researchers at Ripon College, in which 34 dogs were tested on whether they could free their owners from a magnetically sealed door. Find out more in this 2018 episode of ScienceTake.
Inside a Spittlebug's Bubble
Spittlebugs feed on watery sap from plants and then excrete bubbly foam to create a protective fortress around themselves. But how do they breathe inside? Find out more in this 2019 episode of ScienceTake.
How Dandelions Take Flight
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh have discovered the secret to dandelion flight: a vortex of air previously unseen in nature. But how does it work? Find out more in this 2018 episode of ScienceTake.
When Beaks Become Swords
In the South American tropics, where hummingbirds must compete for food, evolution has drastically reshaped their bills. They are more rigid, often hooked – and some even have 'teeth'. Find out more in this 2019 episode of ScienceTake.