ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Bioluminescence First Evolved in Vertebrates Half a Billion Years Ago; How Did Glowing Sea Creatures Develop This Trait?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 04.24.2024 06:32 AM

A new research on octocorals suggests that bioluminescence traces back to the Cambrian era, about 300 million years earlier than previously thought. Learn more about it in this article.

Autotomy in Animals: Here's Why Some Creatures Shed Parts, Grow Them Back

04.24.2024 06:01 AM

Some animals self-amputate their own body parts in a process known as autotomy. Read to learn more. Several lizards and snakes can voluntarily shed or discard their tails.

Bats Show First Evidence of Parallel Evolution in Mammal Species in Real-Time [Study]

04.24.2024 04:50 AM

Bats in Solomon Island are reportedly showing signs of parallel evolution based on their sizes. Continue reading to learn more.

Volcano Snail: Uncovering the Mystery of Deep-Sea Gastropod Covered in Iron Shells

04.24.2024 04:30 AM

A scaly-foot snail survives high temperatures and high pressures of underwater volcanic vents with the help of its metal shells. Read the article to learn more.

Plato’s Long-Lost Grave Found Using AI To Decipher Herculaneum Scrolls; Greek Philosopher Had Been Sold Into Slavery: Report

04.24.2024 03:26 AM

Graziano Ranocchia and his team used a bionic eye to uncover texts from the ancient Herculaneum scrolls and locate Plato's grave. Continue reading to learn more.

5,000-Feet Lava Cave Complex in Saudi Arabia Sheltered Ancient Humans for 7,000 Years

04.24.2024 02:47 AM

A recent study suggests that a large lava tube system in Saudi Arabia provided valuable shelter for humans herding livestock over at least the past 7,000 years. Find out more about it in this article.

Breeding Less Farty Cows Could Help Address Global Warming by Reducing Methane Emissions, Study Reveals

04.24.2024 00:24 AM

Cow farts and burps are actually significant contributors to global warming. Read to learn more. According to a new study, breeding cattle that fart less could help cut down greenhouse gas emissions and curb global warming.

Fossils of Great White Shark's Prehistoric Relative That Spans 30 Feet Discovered in Mexico; Ancient Species Had Teeth That Enabled Them To Feast on Hard-Shelled Creatures

04.23.2024 21:34 PM

The ancient shark could have preyed on large ammonites and sea turtles. Read to learn more. Scientists have discovered remarkably preserved ancient shark fossils.

Graphitization Could Have Form the Molecules Vital to the Development of Life, Study Suggests

04.23.2024 04:12 AM

Experts suggest that the process of graphitization was a likely step for early Earth on its journey towards the formation of life. Find out more about it in this article.

Death Site of Rome's First Emperor 'Augustus' Presumably Found by Japanese Researchers in Southern Italy

04.22.2024 22:22 PM

The building evidence chronologically matches the historical records that document Augustus's villa. Read to learn more.

Iceland Volcanic Eruption: Activity Could Persist as Magma Could Be Accumulating Below Surface, IMO Warns

04.22.2024 21:43 PM

According to scientists, magma could be accumulating once more beneath the surface. Read to learn more.

Nearly Half of China’s Major Cities Are Sinking Based on Satellite Data [Study]

04.22.2024 07:00 AM

Nearly 50% of the urban land in China is sinking, according to a study. Continue reading to learn more.

Unknown World War II Soldier Who Died in Japanese Prisoner of War Camp 80 Years Ago Finally Identified

04.22.2024 06:16 AM

One of the American soldiers, who was buried as "unknown" after he died in the Philippines during World War II, was finally identified. Continue reading to know the full story.

Two Ferrets Successfully Cloned From Frozen DNA Sample Taken in 1988; Can This Process Save Other Species From Extinction?

04.22.2024 04:42 AM

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the births of Noreen and Antonia, two black-footed ferrets which are one of North America’s rarest mammals. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Cephalopods Are ‘So Aliens’ Says Marine Biologist Who Seemingly Communicates With an Octopus in Rare Video

04.22.2024 04:23 AM

One marine biologist compared cephalopods, which include octopus and squid to aliens because of their structure. Continue reading to learn more.