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May 29, 2020
Dinosaur cannibalism was real, and Colorado paleontologists have the bones to prove it
Some Allosaurus living in ancient Colorado weren’t picky eaters.
Jul 25, 2019
The Milky Way has a long history of cosmic cannibalism
Our galaxy has stolen many a star.
May 30, 2018
The weirdest things we learned this week: wild weather, Victorian cannibalism, and the female orgasm (as told by a 12th-century nun)
Our editors scrounged up some truly bizarre facts.
Jul 10, 2017
Plants have a trick that drives very hungry caterpillars to cannibalism
Chemical defenses make friends look tastier than fronds.
Aug 11, 2016
These Ancient Sharks Turned To Cannibalizing Their Young
At least that’s what their fossilized poop tells us
Jul 07, 2016
More Evidence That Neanderthals May Have Had Some Cannibalistic Tendencies
Belgian cave holds remains of cut leg bones
Jun 27, 2014
Ask Anything: Would Cannibalism Make You Fat?
Short answer: It all comes down to portion control.
May 10, 2013
What Cannibals Could Teach Us About Evolution
Three recent studies provide a glimpse into nature's most gruesome diet--and what it reveals about evolution.
Jun 27, 2012
FYI: Could Drugs Like “Bath Salts” Be Causing An Outbreak of Cannibalism?
Does the drug commonly known as “bath salts” make you particularly crave the taste of human flesh? There’s no scientific...
