Penguin : Science World Report

Mar 01, 2017 03:20 AM EST

Newfound Fossils Reveal Giant Penguins Evolved During The Dinosaur Age

The penguin fossils of leg bones reveal that giant penguins evolved during the dinosaur age.

Feb 25, 2017 04:05 AM EST

Giant Penguins Lived Alongside Dinosaurs Millions Of Years Ago?

Giant penguins and dinosaurs walked on Earth at the same time at one point?

Feb 17, 2016 08:07 AM EST

Giant Iceberg is Impacting the Adelie Penguin Population, But Doesn't Mean They're Dead

An immense iceberg settled at the coast of Antarctica six years ago, and may be impacting Adelie penguins.

Feb 16, 2016 02:49 PM EST

150,000 Penguins Die In Antarctica After Iceberg Grounding

Study finds that 150,000 Antarctica penguins die following iceberg grounding.

Feb 11, 2016 10:37 AM EST

Penguin Parents' Labor Division May Hurt Chicks During Lean Seasons

Penguin chicks may be vulnerable due to their parents' division of labor.

Feb 03, 2016 12:39 PM EST

Little Penguins In New Zealand Are Recent Australian Invaders, Study Reveals

Researchers find that New Zealand's 'little blue penguins' are Australian invaders that showed up recently.

Jan 08, 2016 11:24 AM EST

Climate Change May be Causing Adelie and Gentoo Penguins to Overlap in the Antarctic

As Gentoo penguins move into the West Antarctic due to climate change, scientists believe they may be competing with Adelie penguins for the same kinds of food.

Nov 24, 2015 04:26 PM EST

The Secret to Penguins' Anti-Icing Abilities: How They Stay Frost Free in the Cold

Antarctic penguins live in the bitter cold, but they somehow manage to avoid getting iced up after dropping into and out of the water. Now, scientists may have figured out the secrets for this anti-icing ability.

Sep 01, 2015 06:36 PM EDT

Unique Properties In Butterfly Wings May Help With Gas Protection

Could butterflies hold the key to developing new highly selective gas detection sensors? New findings published in Nature Communications reveal that pioneering new research by a team of international stientists at the University of Exeter have replicated the surface chemistry found in the iridescent...