Otter Seen Behind Surfboard Shredding in Santa Cruz, California; Mischievous Sea Mammal Given the Name '841'

Medicine & Technology Jul 13, 2023

There are around 3,000 California sea otters around as their numbers have been dwindling. Read to learn more.

How Fast Was the Meg? Ancient Shark Five Times Slower Than Michael Phelps

Jul 13, 2023

A recent study reveals that the Megalodon shark was a slow swimmer, relying on its warm-bloodedness for digestion and absorption. Read the article to learn more.

Ancient Egyptian Portrait Blunder: X-Rays Reveal Surprising Interpretation of Pharaoh Ramesses II's Tomb Painting

Jul 13, 2023

X-rays uncover enigmatic secrets in ancient Egyptian necropolis artwork, exposing the artistic missteps in a tomb painting depicting royalty. Read the article to learn more

Top 5 Ancient Giant Trees That Still Exist

Jul 13, 2023

In the plant kingdom, there are species of trees that have survived the changes in their surroundings and managed to live for a long period of time. Find out more about these trees in this article.

Red Velvet Mite's Vivid Color Protects Them From Harmful UV Rays, Study Confirms

Jul 13, 2023

A study by a group of Japanese researchers reveals that the vivid coloration of red velvet mite has a specific protection function. Learn more about it in this article.

White Egret Orchid: Rare Flower Species With Frilly Petals To Stabilize Pollination

Jul 13, 2023

Scientists suggest that the frilly petals of white egret orchid evolved as a support for the hawkmoth which pollinates the plant, resulting in better production of seed. Find out more about it in this article.

Is Strawberry a Fruit? Solving the Botanical Conundrum of the World’s Most Consumed ‘Berry’

Jul 13, 2023

Despite their name, strawberries are technically not berries, but they are accessory fruit. Learn more about its classification in this article.

US Ship Wreckage Carrying 500 Slaves Discovered by Archaeologists

Jul 12, 2023

Princeton University estimates that 12 million Africans were brought as slaves to the Americas, with almost half coming from Brazil. Read to learn more.

CDC Issues Health Alert Over Malaria, But Experts Say Climate Change Could Be More Alarming

Jul 12, 2023

The US had 45.7 of 1,000 deaths from malaria in the 1850s, with the US having 2,000 annual malaria cases on average for the past ten years. Read the article to learn more.

8-Year-Old French Boy Miraculously Survived After Falling Into a 328-Foot-Deep Volcanic Sinkhole Crater in Ecuador

Jul 12, 2023

An 8-year-old boy was rescued after slipping into a deep volcanic crater in the Galápagos Islands. Find out more about the incident in this article.

Average Cat Lifespan Indoors: Signs Your Feline Friend Will Live Long Life

Jul 12, 2023

Cats can live an average of 10 to 15 years indoors. Read more to learn if your feline friend has a good shot at it.

Extinct Marine Arthropods Trilobite Had Hard Crystal Eyes; Fossilized Lenses Reveal They Were Made of Calcite

Jul 12, 2023

Trilobites had complex eyes like insects with lenses made of calcite. Read on to know the details.

First Giant Panda Twins Born in South Korea Ignite Online Excitement

Jul 12, 2023

The Everland Amusement and Animal Park in Yongin, South Korea, welcomes newly born female twin pandas recently, the first to be born in the country. Read the article to learn more details.

Time Earliest Humans Started Living in America Challenged By New Reports

Jul 12, 2023

Many studies debate the time the earliest humans began living in America, with some studies dating as far as 30,000 years ago.

Ancient Sloth Bones Reveal Early Human Presence in South America: A Key Discovery in Rewriting History

Jul 12, 2023

Bones from an extinct sloth in Brazil provide evidence of early human presence in South America. Continue reading to learn more details.