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• Evolutionary Breakthrough Explains Why Certain Marine Species Use "Fake Eyes" as Primary Survival Strategy

  Published: May 1, 2026

  Section: Environment

  New research from Stockholm University has identified that "eyespots"—bold, eye-like circular markings—evolve specifically in species lacking physical defenses like venomous spines...

• Arctic Ringed Seals Risk Predation by Polar Bears to Access Diverse Food Sources According to New UBC Tracking Study

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Environment

  A study from the University of British Columbia reveals that ringed seals in Hudson Bay are willing to enter high-risk "polar bear hotspots" if the variety of available fish is suf...

• Female Aggression Identified as Primary Driver of Speciation in Bahamas Mosquitofish; Resistance to "Foreign" Males Prevents Interbreeding Across Predator Zones

  Published: Mar 13, 2026

  Section: Research

  A study by North Carolina State University and Lund University researchers has revealed that female resistance—not just selective choice—is a critical engine of biodiversity. By an...

• University of Texas at El Paso Scientists Use Robotic Snake to Prove Rattlesnake Warning Signals Trigger Innate, Evolved Fear in Coexisting Species

  Published: Mar 13, 2026

  Section: Research

  A groundbreaking study using a 3D-printed robotic rattlesnake has revealed that the iconic rattle is an evolved deterrent that triggers instinctive avoidance in animals. Researcher...