ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Sowerby's Beaked Whale Gets Stranded on Beach, Dies in Suspected Bird Flu Case

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.08.2023 21:55 PM

Sowerby's beaked whales tend to spend their time on the North Atlantic's continental shelf, making it rare for them to make appearances or get stranded in shallow waters. Read to learn more.

Birds' Hidden Hearing Abilities: Exploring How They Perceive Sound Without External Ears

06.08.2023 09:42 AM

Birds have a well-developed sense of hearing despite not having external ears. But how do they hear? Read the article to find out how.

Large Pod of Killer Whales Spotted in Rare Sighting in San Francisco; Orcas Were Probably Celebrating Successful Hunting

06.08.2023 09:00 AM

An uncommonly large pod of killer whales was spotted in San Francisco. Continue reading to know more about the rare killer whale sighting.

Volunteers Participated in Monitoring the Turtle Population During the Annual Terrapin Tally in North Carolina

06.08.2023 08:30 AM

Several volunteer citizens joined the community science project in North Carolina where they monitored turtle sightings using a smartphone tracker application. Learn more about it in this article.

Google Earth Engine a Game Changer in Satellite Imaging: How Does This Platform Allow Better Monitoring of Deforestation?

06.08.2023 07:30 AM

Google Earth Engine is a valuable tool for monitoring deforestation in the Amazon rainforest and other parts of the world, allowing more research capabilities to various institutions. Please find out more about it in this article.

Hawaii's Mount Kilauea Erupts Again After a Three-Month Hiatus; Authorities Warn Against Harmful Volcanic Gas

06.08.2023 06:13 AM

Mount Kilauea's recent eruption highlights volcanic gas as the primary concern, with limited lava flow within the closed Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Check out this article to learn more details.

Dinosaur Skeleton From 99 Million Years Ago Found in Utah; Creature Gets Named After Two-Faced Roman Deity

06.08.2023 03:18 AM

The newly discovered dinosaur's skeleton was unearthed in the Cedar Mountain Formation in Utah, which is a famed dinosaur graveyard. The remains were well-preserved and mostly complete. Read to learn more.

650,000-year-old Permafrost Megaslump in Siberia is the Second-Oldest Ever Found; Scientists Use It To Know More About Ancient Climate Change

06.08.2023 01:41 AM

To date the permafrost layers, the researchers used three different methods. Read to learn more. A megaslump in Siberia has been frozen for around 650,000 years, making it the second-oldest permafrost ever found and the oldest permafrost across Siberia.

Homo naledi May Have Been First To Bury Their Dead, but Skeptics Are Doubtful About This Claim

06.07.2023 11:34 AM

A team of archaeologists discovered fossil remains of Homo nadeli along with cave markings which suggests that they were the first human to bury their dead. However, skeptics call for more investigation to support this claim. Read the article to find out more.

Does Fish Feel Pain? Are There Ways To Eat Fish Ethically?

06.07.2023 09:30 AM

Fish feel pain like humans, according to a report. Continue reading to know more. (Photo: Pexels/mali maeder) Does Fish Feel Pain? Are There Ways to Eat Fish Ethically? Pescatarians add fish to their diet, with some thinking that it's better to consume them than other animals because they don't feel pain.

Secret of the Pacific Cleaner Shrimp: Scientists Uncover Its Ability To Display Bright White Stripes

06.07.2023 08:00 AM

Researchers investigate the strange ability of Pacific cleaner shrimp to display brilliant white stripes in its body which is unusually observed in marine animals. Find out more about it in this article.

What's Inside a Kangaroo Pouch? Florida Safari Park Shares A Video of What It Looks Like and Shocked Millions of People

06.07.2023 06:47 AM

A kangaroo pouch serves as a place for the iconic marsupials' young to stay as it grows. Check out this article what it looks like inside and learn how it can sustain a joey's needs.

First Recorded 'Virgin Birth' in Crocodiles Sheds Light on Evolutionary Origins

06.07.2023 03:57 AM

After spending 16 years in isolation within an enclosure at a reptile park, an American crocodile surprised researchers by laying a clutch of eggs. Check out how crocodiles could produce eggs even without a male partner.

Homo naledi May Have Buried Their Dead, Engraved Cave Walls 300,000 Years Ago

06.07.2023 00:18 AM

Despite having smaller brains, controversial research suggests that Homo naledi participated in burial rituals and potentially engaged in memorial practices. Tap the article to learn more about these extinct human species.

2,300-Year-Old Elephant Statue Unearthed in Eastern India Sheds Light on Buddhist Heritage

06.06.2023 23:14 PM

The elephant statue was found at a site rich in artifacts from the ancient Buddhism that flourished there. Read the article to find out more.

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