Satellite Mapping Shows 20% More Penguin Colonies in Antarctica Than Previously Thought

Medicine & Technology Aug 05, 2020

Scientists revealed 11 new emperor penguin colonies using the European Commission's Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite mission. In total, the world has now 61 confirmed penguin colonies around Antarctica.

WATCH: Beetle Survives Death Even After Being Eaten by a Frog

Aug 04, 2020

A beetle has found its way to survive inside its predator's body through the "back door." Amazingly, it survived even after being eaten by the frog. It appears to be in good health after escaping.

Kosher Diet: Israeli Firm Wants to Use Locusts As Alternative Protein Source; Is It Safe to Eat?

Aug 03, 2020

Locusts are one of the legendary 10 plagues of Egypt mentioned in the bible. Now, one Israeli firm wants to puts it in the menu in the Holy land and beyond as a new source of protein. But is eating locusts a kosher? The answer is not so simple after all.

Scientists Want To Conserve Parasites, Here's Why and How

Aug 03, 2020

Parasites may have problems with public relations, but like other living organisms they also play a big role in the ecosystem. An international team of parasite ecologists wants to conserve parasites and lays out its plan on how to do it.

How to Deal With Your Moth Problems This Moth Season

Aug 02, 2020

Moths lay their eggs in the dark corners of the wardrobe and when they hatch it will start to destroy the clothes inside it. Here are some facts about them and how you can win the battle against them.

Love Shellfish? New Study Suggests Oysters Might Contain Bacteria, Plastics and Baby Formula

Jul 30, 2020

Scientists examine contaminants of oysters in Myanmar and found that coastal urbanization and lack of sewage treatment increase contamination in seafood that can pose serious health risks to humans.

Watch: 2 Pedestrians in China Swallowed by Massive Sinkhole

Jul 29, 2020

CCTV captures 2 pedestrians being swallowed by a massive sinkhole while walking on the streets. Fortunately, both survived and were immediately taken to the hospital.

Former Fashion Executive Killed in a Shark Attack in Maine

Jul 29, 2020

Julie Dimperio Holowach, former fashion executive, is the first recorded human death by a shark attack in Maine. She was swimming with her daughter when the incident happened, and although she has died her daughter was able to escape without any physical injuries.

Atmosphere in Antarctica Is Cooling Ten Times Faster Due to Carbon Emissions

Jul 28, 2020

Scientists discovered that greenhouse gases do not have the same effect on the lower atmosphere as they are cooling the mesosphere while radiating the excess energy into the space.

Tunisia Revives Ancient Way of Obtaining Natural Purple Dye From Sea Snail

Jul 27, 2020

After years of study, scientists have finally revived an ancient method of extracting natural purple dye from sea snails.

Pregnant Male Seahorse Might Be More the Same With Human Pregnancy Than Previously Thought

Jul 25, 2020

Remarkable male seahorse can hold more than 1,000 embryos inside their 'brood pouch' for up to a month before delivering them in a series of spasms much like how humans give birth.

Increased Summer Rainfall in Alaska Is Degrading Permafrost Across the State

Jul 25, 2020

Alaska is experiencing its rainiest five years, which could be bad news for the state's permafrost, according to a new study. It also explores the effect of global warming in the Arctic region.

Protect the Ecosystem to Prevent Future Outbreaks

Jul 24, 2020

A recent analysis says that the cost preventing a pandemic in the next decade will just be about 2 percent of the economic damage by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists urged everyone to save the ecosystem and act now to prevent new viral outbreaks.

Mysterious 425-ft Deep "Blue Hole" Discovered off Florida's Coast

Jul 23, 2020

Scientists flock to Florida's Gulf Coast to take a glimpse of the blue oceanic mysterious hole that is 425-feet-deep and hosts diverse biological communities full of marine life.

Juvenile Crown-of-Thorns Switch Diets to Enhance Growth Rates

Jul 22, 2020

Scientists found that those young crown-of-thorns starfish who shift their diets earlier exhibit enhanced growth rates for longer and will become bigger.