World's Lakes Are Drying Up; Climate Change May Further Fuel This Trend

Medicine & Technology May 19, 2023

According to a new study, 53% of the world's lakes have shrunk from years 1992 up to 2020. Read to learn more.

Humans' First Kiss in Records Dates Back as Early as 4,500 Years Ago in Mesopotamia, New Study Reveals

May 19, 2023

The practice of kissing may not have started in one area and could be a fundamental human behavior. Read to learn more.

Three Orcas Attack, Sink Yacht in Europe; Why Do These Killer Whales Prey on Boats?

May 18, 2023

Since 2020, there have been hundreds of reported orca-boat interactions off the Iberian coast. Read to learn more.

Metal Detectorist Finds Trove in Wales Containing Ox-Headed Bowl, Roman Coins, Iron Age Vessels; Findings Point to a Mysterious Ancient Roman Settlement

May 18, 2023

Among the artifacts found, the ox-headed bowl has been incredibly unique and nicknamed by archaeologists "Bovril." Read to learn more.

How the Collective Behavior of Desert Harvester Ants Help Them Survive Harsh Environment; Can Be Potential Inspiration for Robotic Systems

May 18, 2023

A mathematical model was created by researchers from Princeton University to understand the collective behavior of ant colony that can help the animals survive in a harsh environment. Read the article to find out more.

Predatory Dinosaur Irritator Had Evolutionary-Shaped Skulls Allowing for Weak but Very Fast Bite, Jaws That Worked Like Pelicans’

May 18, 2023

Irritator dinosaurs had weird anatomy when they still existed. Read to know why.

Chromosome-Scale Gene Linkage Confirms the Role of Comb Jellies as Sister Group to All Other Animals

May 18, 2023

A new technique called chromosome-scale gene was developed by a group of scientists to find the common genetic heritage of all animals on Earth and found out that comb jelly is the sister species of all animals.

What Did the Oldest Living Creature on Earth Look Like? Scientists Confirm the Earliest Animals That Emerged 700 Million Years Ago

May 18, 2023

Scientists found that the oldest living creature on Earth is a jellyfish-like creature. Tap the article to learn about the earliest animals that developed into different species, including humans.

Modern Dogs Have Bigger Brains Than Ancient Ones Thanks to Contemporary Breeding Efforts

May 18, 2023

Research shows modern dogs have larger brains than ancient breeds due to complex social environments. Read the article to learn more.

Tiny Spider Copies Ant Walk, Blends With Surroundings To Protect Itself Against Predators

May 18, 2023

The spider mixes ant mimicry and camouflage coloration to protect itself from being eaten and boost its chances of survival. Read to learn more.

Deadly, Repeated Shark Attack Leaves Surfer in Australia Missing, Likely Killed; Damaged Surfboard With Bite in the Middle Gets Retrieved

May 18, 2023

A surfer in Australia was brutally and repeatedly attacked by a shark just roughly a hundred feet from the shore. Only pieces of his wetsuit and surfboard have been retrieved. Read to learn more.

World's Oldest Known Blueprints? 8,000-Year-Old Stone Carvings Depict Plans for Developing Ancient 'Desert Kite' Traps

May 17, 2023

Upon analyzing, archaeologists found that certain stone carvings had significant similarity scores, with some desert kites located a few miles away. Read to learn more.

Plastic-Degrading Fungi and Bacteria Found in China That May Help Tackle Global Waste

May 17, 2023

Scientists identified a diverse microbiome of plastic-eating fungi and bacteria in a man-made plastisphere in the coastal marshes in China. Read the article to learn more.

1,700-year-old Roman Watchtower Remains Found in Switzerland; What Were These Structures Used For?

May 17, 2023

Archaeologists were able to unearth the ruins of a prehistoric watchtower from A.D. 400. Read to learn more.

How Big Was the T. Rex Population? Study Estimates That There Were 1.7 Billion of Them Lurking Over Earth Prior to Their Extinction

May 17, 2023

While an earlier study estimated that there were roughly 2.5 billion T. rex dinosaurs before, recent recalculations lowered this number to 1.7 billion. Read to learn more.