ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Hunger, Starvation May Make Spiders Lose Good Vision; Findings Could Shed Light on How Nutrition Impacts Macular Degeneration

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 05.02.2023 04:56 AM

Compared to the properly fed ones, underfed spiders lose more photoreceptors, giving them good vision. Read to learn more.

Sicklefin Devil Rays Spotted off the Atlantic Coast; How Rare Are These Animals?

05.02.2023 04:41 AM

A population of sicklefin devil rays was spotted off the US Atlantic Coast, marking the first recording of these huge, elusive rays on the eastern coast of the country. Read the article to learn more about these animals.

500-Year-Old 'Urine Flasks' Discovered at a Medical Dump Within the Forum of Caesar in Rome

05.02.2023 02:35 AM

The Renaissance-era medical dump was found in the area of Caesar's Forum, containing 500-year-old urine flasks used to collect patients' pee for analysis. Read the article to learn more details.

Ancient Earth Globe Interactive Map Reveals the Splitting, Reforming of the Planet's Continents in the Past 750 Million Years

05.01.2023 23:46 PM

The Ancient Earth Globe interactive map can help the younger generation learn more about the planet in a fun and interactive way. Read to learn more.

Drone Footage Reveals 30 Orcas Leaving Two Gray Whales Badly Wounded in Rare Attack

05.01.2023 22:34 PM

Orcas are known to be the only major predators of gray whales, but they usually prey on calves. Read to learn more.

China's Policy Changes To Fight Air Pollution Seem Impressive, But Still a Long Way To Go

05.01.2023 22:20 PM

China’s efforts to reduce air pollution have shown positive results, but the levels are still far from the recommended guidelines. Find out more information in this article.

Two Viking Treasure Hoards Found by Metal Detectorist in Denmark; Findings Include Coins Made Under Rule of King Harald Bluetooth

05.01.2023 21:27 PM

The Viking treasure hoards include several silver artifacts, including some coins and jewelry. Read to learn more.

Croc Suspected of Snatching a Missing Fisherman in Queensland; How Common Are Crocodile Attacks?

05.01.2023 10:38 AM

Locals believe a crocodile may have attacked the missing fisherman in Queensland. Read to know why. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Robykurian) Croc Suspected of Snatching a Missing Fisherman in Queensland; How Common Are Crocodile Attacks? A crocodile was suspected of attacking a missing fisherman in Far North Queensland.

Solitary Bees at Risk From Urban Beekeeping: How Commercialization Affects Their Biodiversity

05.01.2023 09:20 AM

The growing popularity of urban beekeeping has led to increased population of Western honeybees, but it may actually do more harm than good especially in the biodiversity of solitary bees. Read the article to find out more.

Unusual Blue Discoloration in Insects Caused by Virus, Could Pave the Way for Development of Antiviral Material

05.01.2023 05:51 AM

A widespread infection due to the virus affects isopods and insects, causing radiance that can be used in antiviral studies. Find out more information in this article.

1,200-year-old Viking Ship Found Hiding Inside a Burial Mound Previously Thought To Be Empty

05.01.2023 05:44 AM

Over a hundred years ago, the burial mound was found empty during excavations. However, the earlier team could have discovered the Viking ship if they had gone deeper. Read to learn more.

Prehistoric Chili Pepper Fossils Challenge Tomato Plant's Evolutionary History, Study Says

04.30.2023 22:59 PM

While previous studies suggest that chili peppers date 15 million years ago, recent identification and analysis show that their history traces as far back as 34 to 56 million years ago. Read to learn more.

Huge Snake Devours Fish Larger Than Its Jaw [See Photos]; How Common Are Pescatarian Serpents?

04.30.2023 04:30 AM

A photographer from Texas witnessed a snake consume a fish larger than its jaw. Continue reading for the full story.

15-Foot Great White Killed Diver in ‘Provoked Incident’; How To Know if a Shark Is About To Attack?

04.30.2023 03:30 AM

A diver was killed after a great white shark attacked it. Read to know the full story. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Elias Levy) 15-Foot Great White Killed Diver in 'Provoked Incident'; How to Know if a Shark Is About to Attack? A diver was killed after a great white shark attacked it last year.

New Zealand to Actively Protect Its National Bird Icon ‘Kiwi;’ How Many of Them Remain?

04.29.2023 22:55 PM

Amidst the population decline of kiwis, national community efforts in New Zealand are working towards their protection and preservation. Read to learn more.

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