https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. A Georgia homeowner was in for a shock when she found a 3-foot reptile living under her house, wildlife officials say. https://phys.org/news/2023-11-invasive-giant-reptile-lurks-georgia.html Plants & Animals Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:00:01 EDT news618076571 In an article just published in Conservation Physiology, Macquarie University's Simon Clulow and colleagues reveal a new sperm freezing and revival technique that shows considerable promise—and involves a surprising ingredient. https://phys.org/news/2020-06-lizards-coffee-caffeine-threatened-species.html Plants & Animals Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:05:15 EDT news512121911 We are all familiar with the concept of "fake news": stories that are factually incorrect, but succeed because their message fits well with the recipient's prior beliefs. https://phys.org/news/2019-03-exotic-leather-fashion-snakes-crocodiles.html Plants & Animals Wed, 27 Mar 2019 09:30:03 EDT news472894762 It is perhaps not surprising that there are only a handful of humans on one of the most remote islands on Earth, coral atolls far out in the turquoise seas of the Indian Ocean. https://phys.org/news/2013-03-coral-atoll-giant-tortoises-outnumber.html Ecology Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:58:55 EDT news283406320 The fossilized remains of a huge prehistoric flying reptile was unveiled Wednesday at the Rio de Janeiro National Museum where an international congress on the extinct species is to be held in May. https://phys.org/news/2013-03-huge-fossilized-reptile-rio.html Archaeology Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:35:15 EDT news283030508 Dinosaurs have captivated the public for decades, but a new US exhibit aims to show that there is still much about the giant reptiles that baffles experts and amateurs alike. https://phys.org/news/2011-07-probes-dinosaur-mysteries.html Archaeology Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:10:52 EDT news229399814 Pterosaurs, the largest creatures ever to take to the skies, were adept fliers in a balmy breeze but would have crashed in stormy weather, according to a study published Wednesday. https://phys.org/news/2010-11-pterosaurs-fragile-flight.html Archaeology Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:11:27 EST news209761871 (PhysOrg.com) -- Controversial claims that enormous prehistoric winged beasts could not fly have been refuted by the most comprehensive study to date which asserts that giant pterosaurs were skilled in flight. https://phys.org/news/2010-11-prehistoric-winged-beasts-pole-vaulted-flight.html Archaeology Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:10:26 EST news209066918 A Princeton University geoscientist who has stirred controversy with her studies challenging a popular theory that an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs has compiled powerful new evidence asserting her position. https://phys.org/news/2009-05-geoscientist-evidence-meteorite-dinosaurs.html Earth Sciences Mon, 04 May 2009 11:31:44 EDT news160655449