ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Bobtail Squids With "Harry Potter"-Like Invisible Cloak Lives With Bacteria; Evolution and Diversification Studied

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.30.2021 09:05 AM

Researchers conducted phylogenetic analyses on bobtail and bottletail squids to estimate their evolutionary relationships and divergence time.

4,400-year-Old Snake Stick Discovered in Finland; Archeologist Says A Shaman Possibly Used It for Mystical Purposes

06.30.2021 05:00 AM

A 4,400-year-old snake has recently been discovered in a southwest Finland lake and this, according to an archeologist, may have been used for magical purposes by a shaman.

Dinosaur Extinction Affected by Global Cooling Long Before Asteroid Hit

06.30.2021 04:20 AM

Novel statistical analysis shows that dinosaurs were on their way to extinction way before the asteroid hit the Earth.

Jurassic Park in the Arctic 70 Million Years Ago

06.30.2021 00:04 AM

The real Jurassic Park might have been in the Arctic. A new study shows that dinosaurs have roamed the region, enduring the freezing winter and darkness.

Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure Effects on Physical Health Identified, Is It Really Risky?

06.29.2021 07:00 AM

A 16-year study confirms respiratory and cardiovascular diseases are found in people that are constantly exposed to air pollution.

Rare Upside-Down Scurring Aquatic Beetle Filmed for the First Time

06.29.2021 06:15 AM

Researchers accidentally stumbled on a unique beetle that walks upside down underneath the water's surface in a first-of-its-kind video.

Weird Parasitic Fungus Grows Out of the Rectum of 50 Million-Year-Old Fossilized Ant Preserved in Amber

06.29.2021 04:40 AM

Extinct parasitic fungus growing out the rectum of a 50-million-year-old fossilized ant is discovered perfectly preserved in amber.

Extinct ‘Shark Bay’ Mouse Comes Back from the Dead, Astonishing Discovery Shows

06.29.2021 00:48 AM

A new study recently showed extinct "shark bay" mouse is still found on some small islands off the coast of West Australia.

Single Honeybee Created Millions of Clones Itself, Threatening Colony's Health

06.29.2021 00:22 AM

In 1990, a South African honeybee successfully cloned itself into millions after hitting a genetic jackpot that allows for a complete asexual reproduction without the risk of recombination.

Marine Biologists Develop Heat-Resistant Coral to Save Great Barrier Reef

06.29.2021 00:08 AM

A new research conducted by a group of marine science experts have successfully developed enhanced microalgae with heat tolerance for the protection of coral reefs against coral bleaching.

Rabid Bat: Found Alive in San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Anyone Who Had Contact is Urged to Call County Health Agency

06.28.2021 22:02 PM

A San Diego Zoo Safari Park employee has found a live rabid bat, which turns out to be not part of the park's collection. Health officials are now seeking anyone who had contact with the bat.

'Fool's Gold': 'Real Gold' Discovered in This Mineral Pyrite

06.28.2021 04:50 AM

A study published recently provides a comprehensive analysis to understand "fool's gold' further specifically the mineralogical location of the trapped gold in pyrite, which may result in more environmental-friendly gold extraction methods.

Glaring Conservation Challenges: Elephant Herd Travels More Than 300 Miles, Baffles Scientists

06.28.2021 04:40 AM

A recent "March of the Elephants" across the southern part of China has captured the world's attention - but more importantly, highlights glaring problems on conservation and habitat loss for these endangered animals.

World's Smallest Pig: Conservationists Released Hog Into the Wild in Fear of Extinction

06.28.2021 04:20 AM

In an effort to boost the population of the world's smallest pigs, conservationists released eight of the dozen captive-bred pygmy hogs in the wild under the Pygmy Hog Conservation Program.

How Do Arabian Camels Travel 100 Miles of Desert and Endure Weeks Without Water?

06.28.2021 00:55 AM

An analysis of the well-developed kidneys of one-humped Arabian camels showed its role in coping with extremes, including surviving for weeks without drinking water.

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