Assassin Bugs Use a Lethal Tool To Capture Their Prey, Giving These Insects Selective Advantage

Medicine & Technology May 04, 2023

Australian assassin bugs enhance their ability to capture flies and ants through the rare phenomenon of tool use. Check out how insects and other animals use tools to their advantage.

Global Food Security Threat: Fungal Infections Have Led to Significant Crop Loss; Figures Could Worsen Due to Global Warming

May 04, 2023

With the spread of fungal infections and the fungi developing resistance to antifungals, the imminent global food security threat emerges. Read to learn more.

El Niño Warning: World Should Brace For Higher Global Temperatures, New Record Heat Levels, UN Says

May 04, 2023

The World Meteorological Organization estimates the chances of El Niño starting by the end of July (60%) or by the end of September (80%).

DNA of a 25,000-Year-Old Siberian Woman Found on Ancient Pendant Spills Fascinating Details About Its Wearer

May 04, 2023

For the first time, scientists were able to separate DNA from an archaeological artifact using a new technique. Read to learn more.

Reconstructed 330-Million-Year-Old Fossils of the 'Tadpole From Hell' Reveal a Shape Similar to a Crocodile

May 04, 2023

Meet the "tadpole from hell," a 330-million-year-old species that shed light on the evolution of tetrapods. Check out in this article how the reconstruction of its fossils helped scientists identify it.

Underwater Cemetery Discovered; Dozens of Soldiers From 19th-Century Civil War Could Have Been Buried There

May 03, 2023

Researchers from the Dry Tortugas National Park discovered an underwater cemetery off the Floridian coast. Only one person, a laborer in Fort Jefferson who died in 1861, has been identified so far. Read to learn more.

Blood-Thirsty Piranhas Injure 8 Individuals in Brazil; Why Do These Aggressive Predators Attack?

May 03, 2023

A Piranha attack was reported in Brazil, leaving eight individuals injured. Read to know the full story.

Missing Fisherman’s Body Found in 1 of 2 Crocodiles Euthanized During the Search; Can Crocs Swallow a Human Whole?

May 03, 2023

A body was found in one of the two crocodiles euthanized while searching for the missing fisherman in Queensland. Read for the full story.

3,000-Year-Old Bone Unearthed From a Cave in Alaska Is Genetically Similar to Native American People

May 03, 2023

A bone found in a cave in Alaska and initially thought from a bear casts new light on the genetics of Native American people. Read the article to learn more details.

Tree Diversity May Maintain Soil Fertility, Mitigate Effects of Climate Change, Study Says

May 03, 2023

Higher tree diversity may lead to higher carbon and nitrogen accumulation in forest soils, which may, in turn, maintain soil fertility and combat climate change. Read to learn more.

Prehistoric Buddha Statue Unearthed in Ancient Egyptian Port City; New Find Sheds Light on Rome and India's Trade Relationship

May 02, 2023

During the Roman era, some Indians who lived in Alexandria could have been practising Buddhism. Read to learn more.

Fossilized Brains, Eyes of 462-Million-Year-Old Creatures Kept in Castle Bank Fossil Deposit in Wales; Could These Be Earth's Early Life Forms?

May 02, 2023

Researchers think roughly 170 species have already been uncovered from the Castle Bank fossil deposit site. Read to learn more.

Massive Phallus-Shaped Iceberg Was Spotted Floating off the Coast of Dildo, Newfoundland in Canada

May 02, 2023

A phallic-shaped iceberg goes viral after being spotted floating pass a town off the coast of Canada. Find out more in this article.

Kayakers Surrounded by Cluster of Giant Basking Sharks in Ireland; Are These Fish Aggressive?

May 02, 2023

Kayakers were enjoying the waters with giant basking sharks nearby. See the photos and read the story.

2 Giant Crocodiles Killed in Search for Missing Man in Queensland; Conservationist Expressed Concerns Over Culling of the Crocs

May 02, 2023

Two massive crocodiles were killed while officials continued their search for a missing man in Queensland. Continue reading for the full story.