Ember the platypus has no stomach. But there's nothing wrong with her. No platypuses have stomachs. They're just one of a surprising number of vertebrate species that have evolutionarily jettisoned their stomachs, in favor of a straight-shot digestive tract that directly connects the throat to the intestines.
How the platypus lost its stomach
- COMMENTS
- animals
- evolution
- platypuses
- Science
- Weird
Mummies of hoofed dinosaurs found in Wyoming
A mummified dinosaur has given the most complete picture yet of dinosaur skin and, unexpectedly, hooves. Two unfortunate duck-billed dinosaurs perished 66 million years ago in what is now Wyoming… READ THE REST
Watch the birth of a tardigrade under a microscope: a rare glimpse of a water bear hatching
A tardigrade just hatched on camera and it's the most alien thing you'll see today that isn't actually from space. These microscopic weirdos — affectionately called water bears despite looking… READ THE REST
Science? Never heard of it! RFK Jr endorses saturated fats
RFK Jr. plans to unveil dietary guidance encouraging more saturated fat, reversing decades of heart-health science. Doctors are facepalming nationwide. The Quack from Camelot is expected to deliver a new… READ THE REST
Today's the final day to get this MacBook Pro for 78% off
TL;DR: Keep the holiday blues at bay with a MacBook Pro for just $429.97 (reg. $1,999). The holidays are right around the corner, and there are some exciting things up for grabs… READ THE REST
Outsmart future storms with Weather Hi-Def Radar Storm Watch Plus
TL;DR: The Weather Hi-Def Radar Storm Watch Plus app delivers sharp, real-time storm tracking and alerts for just $39.99 (reg. $199.99). Making sense of the weather these days is like rolling dice —… READ THE REST
CISSP without the buzzwords: 8-domain training bundle for $29.97
TL;DR: Eight courses covering CISSP's eight domains—risk, assets, IAM, ops, and more—so you can prep like a pro for just $29.97! If "security" is already in your job title (or soon will… READ THE REST