Katy Stublen

Katy Stublen is a dedicated content creator, writer, and editor who channels her passion for animals into her work for an animal-focused blog. With a lifelong love for creatures of all kinds, she combines her skills in storytelling and research to produce engaging, educational content. An avid animal enthusiast deepening her understanding of their behaviors and needs. Her curiosity and commitment to learning make her a trusted voice in the animal community, as she strives to inspire others to appreciate and advocate for the well-being of all species.

Could Chimpanzee Drumming Be the Earliest Roots of Music?

September 22, 2025 by Katy Stublen

Scientists discover rhythm and regional styles among apes.

Deep in the rainforests of Africa, chimpanzees have been creating something remarkable that scientists are only now beginning to understand. Recent groundbreaking research reveals that our closest living relatives don’t just bang randomly on tree roots—they drum with genuine rhythm, following patterns that share fundamental characteristics with human music. These discoveries suggest that the building blocks of musicality may stretch back millions of years to our common ancestor with chimpanzees, fundamentally changing how we think about the origins of one of humanity’s most cherished abilities.

New Analysis Shows Wildfire Smoke Emerging as a Major Killer in a Warming World

September 22, 2025 by Katy Stublen

Deadly particles threaten millions across America.

Wildfire smoke has quietly become one of America’s most lethal environmental hazards, and new research reveals the full scope of this hidden killer. Scientists have discovered that tiny particles from distant fires can travel thousands of miles, infiltrating our lungs and triggering heart attacks, strokes, and respiratory crises in people who never see flames. The latest analysis shows wildfire smoke already contributes to approximately 40,000 deaths annually in the United States, but this number could nearly double by 2050 as climate change intensifies fire seasons across North America.

Mice Stun Scientists by Attempting to Resuscitate Their Friends In New Study

September 22, 2025 by Katy Stublen

Tiny rodents perform CPR-like rescue behaviors.

Scientists studying social behavior in laboratory mice stumbled upon an extraordinary discovery that challenges everything we thought we knew about animal empathy and intelligence. Researchers observed mice exhibiting what can only be described as first aid behaviors when their cage mates became unconscious or unresponsive. The mice didn’t just ignore their fallen friends—they actively worked to revive them through a series of increasingly intense interventions, from gentle sniffing and grooming to more aggressive mouth-to-mouth contact and tongue pulling that actually helped unconscious mice recover faster from anesthesia.

NASA Warns Unexpected Solar Storms Can Be a Problem as the Sun Grows More Volatile

September 19, 2025 by Katy Stublen

Solar activity threatens our connected world.

Our sun has been acting up lately, and NASA’s scientists are paying close attention. Solar storms, those spectacular bursts of energy from our nearest star, are becoming more frequent and intense as we approach the peak of the current solar cycle. These cosmic tantrums might seem distant, but they’re already causing real problems for the technology we depend on every day. From power grids flickering to satellites going offline, the effects ripple through our interconnected world in ways most people never consider.

NASA Tracks School Bus-Sized Asteroid 2024 PT5 as It Makes Second Close Approach to Earth

September 19, 2025 by Katy Stublen

A Familiar space rock returns for another Earth visit.

A small asteroid that briefly became Earth’s temporary companion is heading back for another close encounter. During its first visit in late 2024, asteroid 2024 PT5 spent nearly two months dancing around our planet before breaking free from Earth’s gravitational embrace. Now this school bus-sized space rock is preparing for its second act, giving scientists another opportunity to study one of nature’s most elusive cosmic visitors. While most people will never see this asteroid with their own eyes, its return offers valuable insights into the behavior of near-Earth objects.