ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

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

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 05.19.2023 01:40 AM

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?

05.18.2023 22:31 PM

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

05.18.2023 21:54 PM

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

05.18.2023 12:00 PM

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’

05.18.2023 11:40 AM

Irritator dinosaurs had weird anatomy when they still existed. Read to know why. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Fred Wierum) Predatory Dinosaur Irritator Had Evolutionary-Shaped Skulls Allowing For Weak But Very Fast Bites, Jaws That Worked Like Pelicans' Irritator challengeri, a predatory dinosaur, had a surprising anatomy.

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

05.18.2023 08:53 AM

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.

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

05.18.2023 08:30 AM

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.

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

05.18.2023 03:33 AM

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

05.18.2023 01:03 AM

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

05.18.2023 00:28 AM

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

05.17.2023 23:54 PM

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

05.17.2023 23:03 PM

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?

05.17.2023 22:48 PM

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

05.17.2023 21:39 PM

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.

Traditional Kimchi Tool Onggi Works Better for Fermentation [Study]

05.17.2023 11:00 AM

The traditional way of making kimchi using onggi produces better results than the use of jars for mass production. Read to know why.

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