Tag: animals

Earthworms on the Piano

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Science

Earthworms on the Piano

Cultural scientist and philosopher Justyna Schollenberger explains what Charles Darwin taught us about empathy, cooperation and animals.

Aleksandra Gosk, Tomasz Sitarz

Made for Walking?

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Nature

Made for Walking?

The story of land vertebrates begins around four hundred million years ago. But was the evolution of fins and then legs really such a great idea?

Mikołaj Golachowski

We Could All Use an Octopus Teacher

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Nature

We Could All Use an Octopus Teacher

After the 2020 Netflix documentary "My Octopus Teacher" gained international acclaim, a biologist writes about just how clever cephalopods really are.

Mikołaj Golachowski

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Science

Baby Beasts

From post-natal death to hatching out of a mother’s back, the modes of reproduction in the animal world are far more varied than that of humans.

Mikołaj Golachowski

Little Things That Matter

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Nature

Little Things That Matter

Plankton usually take on tiny forms and exist in beautiful variety. They are also a key part of the ocean’s ecology – and are under threat from the climate crisis.

Mikołaj Golachowski

Science Says You Should Pet Your Dog Before Leaving

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Science

Science Says You Should Pet Your Dog Before Leaving

A study explores how your dog does when you're not home.

Robby Berman

The Birds and the Bees

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Nature

The Birds and the Bees

Orgies, love triangles, necrophilia – nature’s amorous repertoire is just a debauched as that of humans, and in some cases even more so.

Mikołaj Golachowski

Introducing Ludwik

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Fiction

Introducing Ludwik

A cat lover has a surprise after dating a dog owner – and increasingly finding himself walking man’s best friend.

Jan Pelczar

Good Job, Mr Beaver

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Nature

Good Job, Mr Beaver

Beavers are remarkable creatures. Not only are their unique teeth a beautiful feat of nature but they also play an important ecological role.

Mikołaj Golachowski

Radiate and Drink

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Nature, Science

Radiate and Drink

On hot summer days, we might hide inside the cool confines of our house. For many flora and fauna, such a luxury is impossible – they have their own biological techniques.

Szymon Drobniak