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Take a look around the zoo and you might spot animals using tools to make their lives easier. Otters use stones to crack into shells, and chimpanzees use sticks to fish up termites. But it’s not just about food. Last week, scientists wrote about a whole new example of tool-use in elephants … and one elephant may be capable of pulling a tool-based prank.

We have a gut feeling that you’ll like this highly digestible quiz. Are you hungry for a 5/5?

Do you laugh or smile when playing around with your friends? It turns out bottlenose dolphins do too! Scientists have found that dolphins “smile” to communicate during playtime. And they probably do it to make sure their pals don’t mistake playfulness for aggression.

Why do apple slices go brown? In this experiment, test out the anti-browning abilities of common liquids. And discover the surprising biology of browning!

When a predator swallows their prey, usually that’s the end of the story. But scientists have discovered an eel that can escape from a fish’s stomach!

In this bird-themed quiz, getting a 5/5 sure would be a feather in your cap!

If good things come to those that wait…then these bold oldies are gold! Do you have the patience and wisdom to top this quiz or will you need to wait for the next one?

Cells are the basic building blocks of life. In this activity, take a tasty tour of the cell components that make cells tick!

Do you ever get a stiff neck from doing assignments? Do your thumbs ever get sore after playing lots of video games? Sitting in the same position or doing the same task over and over can cause injuries and even change your bones! And we just found out that this has been going on for a very, very long time.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is really good at making pictures. From fake photos to phony paintings, they can look almost real. But AI is not very good with videos – and that’s because they can’t keep track of time. Engineers from the University of Michigan tackled this problem by imitating the human brain!