ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Fine Dust from an Asteroid Strike May Have Contributed to Dinosaur Extinction

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 10.31.2023 05:25 AM

After the asteroid impact, Earth experienced an "impact winter" due to atmospheric dust, leading to extinctions and the decline of dinosaurs. Continue reading to learn more.

7,000-Year-Old Knives From Tiger Shark’s Teeth Associated With Toalean Culture Unearthed During Excavation in Sulawesi

10.31.2023 04:11 AM

Two knives fashioned from shark teeth about 7,000 years were discovered during an excavation in Indonesia. Continue reading for the details.

Cats Can Display Nearly 300 Facial Expressions, Study Reveals

10.31.2023 01:39 AM

Cats, which are known to be aloof, are actually more animated and expressive than thought. Read to learn more.

Do Fish Get Thirsty? Do They Ever Need a Drink for Hydration?

10.30.2023 07:00 AM

n order to stay hydrated, fish must actively ‘drink’ by absorbing water through their skin and gills. Read the article to find out more.

Carnivorous Plant Venus Flytrap Can Digest Human Flesh but Not an Entire Person

10.30.2023 04:40 AM

Carnivorous plant Venus flytrap can digest human flesh. Continue reading to know the full story. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Mokkie) Carnivorous Plant Venus Flytrap Can Digest Human Flesh But Not an Entire Person Venus flytrap, a flesh-eating plant, can digest human flesh.

Tilikum the Orca: Who Was This Infamous Killer Whale?

10.30.2023 00:45 AM

Tilikum the orca is know to have killed three individuals during his lifespan. Read to learn more. Tilikum is one of the world's most famous orcas, known for killing three people while he was still alive.

Noah's Ark Site Found? Archaeologists Find Ruins From 5,000 Years Ago That May Point to the Biblical Event

10.29.2023 21:59 PM

The area has been seen to be a potential Noah's Ark site since it was found in 1956. Read to learn more.

Mob of Seals Drive off Notorious Great White Shark Attempting to Prey on Them [Watch]

10.29.2023 01:00 AM

A mob of seals worked together to drive off a great white shark away. Check out the article and watch the video of this amazing encounter.

Young Conservationist Embarks on Journey To Save Glow Worms As Insect Sees Significant Declines in UK

10.29.2023 00:50 AM

Over a thousand glow worms were released in the past two years in the conservationist's living laboratory. Read to learn more.

Risky California Volcano Exhibits Extreme Activity; Will It Be Erupting Soon?

10.29.2023 00:30 AM

The volcano has been classified by the US Geological Survey to be "very high risk," which is the agency's highest risk category. Read to learn more.

Early-Warning Tremor Pattern Identified in Lab-Made Earthquakes Offers Hope in Predicting Future Shocks

10.28.2023 02:56 AM

Researchers have successfully isolated a pattern of foreshocks from lab-made earthquakes. Read the article to find out how it can predict future tremors.

Mammalian Body Covering Explained: Why Do Humans Grow More Hair on the Head?

10.27.2023 09:20 AM

In the animal kingdom, humans are the only mammals to grow more hair on the head than the rest of the body. Find out why in this article.

Eels Bermuda Triangle: Why Do American, European Anguilla Migrate to Sargasso Sea?

10.27.2023 08:00 AM

American and European eels travel to the Sargasso Sea to spawn. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Hamilton, Robert (1866) British Fishes, Part II, Naturalist's Library, vol.

2,200-Year-Old Temple in Egypt Reveals Painting That Depicts Ancient New Year’s Celebrations

10.27.2023 04:05 AM

A restoration work at the Temple of Esna in Egypt unveiled an ancient painting of the gods depicted at a New Year’s scene. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Mycena Fungi Evolved To Infect Living Hosts, Show Potential As Plant Root Invaders

10.27.2023 03:21 AM

Mycena fungi, known for surviving by consuming dead trees and plants, were found to invade healthy hosts. Continue reading the article to find out more.

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