ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATEFossil spines of irregular echinoids indicate that their species have long existed since the Cretaceous period. Learn more about them in this article.
A new study showed how mammals have evolved their traits with changing environments over time and unveiled the factors that contributed to biodiversity loss. Find out more about the research findings in this article.
Archaeologists initially thought that the arrow shaft dated back to the Iron Age. However, they discovered that the artifact was much older than that. Read to learn more.
The new study suggests that early humans demonstrated an appreciation for geometry and symmetry by deliberately crafting spherical shapes from ancient stone balls. Read the article to learn more about these limestone spheroids.
An international report reveals the economic loss and biodiversity crisis that result from the biological invasion of alien species. Learn more about it in this article.
The ancient dragon shrimp hatched due to heavy rain at the usually arid Nevada festival, creating favorable conditions. Read the article for more details.
A fancy-looking fish which was found to have a funny float underwent a CT scan to get its buoyancy back. Learn more about the findings in this article.
For the very first time, scientists were able to successfully produce adult corals derived from cryopreserved larvae. Find out more about it in this article.
Sea urchin gonads are a prized delicacy which makes the commercialization of the spiny animal highly profitable. Continue reading the article to find out more.
A lotus seed pod is the fruit of a lotus flower. Continue reading to learn more about it. (Photo: Pexels/Random Vs) Lotus Seed Pod: What Is It? Uses & Benefits A lotus seed pod may not appeal visually to those with trypophobia or fear of holes.