Day: August 22, 2026

Researchers have documented mugger crocodiles and American alligators positioning sticks and twigs on or around their snouts during birds’ nesting season — apparently using the sought-after nesting material as bait to lure birds within striking distance.

Researchers have documented mugger crocodiles and American alligators positioning sticks and twigs on or around their snouts during birds’ nesting season — apparently using the sought-after nesting material as bait to lure birds within striking distance.

A crocodile lies motionless in shallow water near a colony of nesting birds, with most of its body underwater, so the only thing a passing egret sees is what looks like a floating log with some sticks on top. The bird, looking for twigs to build its nest, reaches out to grab one. The trunk … Read more

What strength and balance tests reveal about healthy aging

What strength and balance tests reveal about healthy aging

Hand grip strength. Balance tests. Standing up from a seated position on the floor. These physical challenges are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity.They can provide valuable indications of your stamina and strength. They can estimate the risk of falls, which increase older adults ‘ risk of death. And … Read more

Red Lobster brings back Endless Shrimp after Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Red Lobster brings back Endless Shrimp after Chapter 11 bankruptcy

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Red Lobster is once again offering its Endless Shrimp promotion, which contributed to millions of dollars in losses before the seafood chain filed for bankruptcy two years ago. The company told Fox News Digital that it decided to bring back Endless Shrimp because the promotion is still … Read more

PlayStation Blasts Out Poorly Timed Reminder About Digital Games

PlayStation Blasts Out Poorly Timed Reminder About Digital Games

Sony is still trying to weather the fallout from its unpopular decision to end new PlayStation discs in 2028, announced earlier this summer. The company already said in its recent earnings call that it has no plans to reverse the controversial move, but outrage among many fans continues online. So the timing was exceptionally bad … Read more

Researchers in Japan documented carrion crows placing walnuts in front of cars stopped at traffic lights, then letting the vehicles crack the shells before retrieving the food — behaviour recorded repeatedly over 21 months.

Researchers in Japan documented carrion crows placing walnuts in front of cars stopped at traffic lights, then letting the vehicles crack the shells before retrieving the food — behaviour recorded repeatedly over 21 months.

A road junction in Sendai, Japan, in the early 1990s. The traffic light turns red, a line of cars stops, and a crow appears on the road just in front of a front tire. He drops a nut, then flies back to the sidewalk and waits. The light turns green, a tire passes over the … Read more