ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Genetically Modified Male Mosquitoes Released in California, Florida to Curb Its Local Population

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.10.2022 08:30 AM

British biotech firm, Oxitec, has recently secured EPA approval to release more than 2 million genetically modified male mosquitoes in Florida and California. Read on to find out how the mosquitoes are set to reduce the local mosquito population.

Power Loss in Chernobyl Nuclear Plant, Can It Spill Nuclear Discharge?

03.10.2022 03:42 AM

Chernobyl Nuclear Plant disconnected from the Ukrainian power grid. Read on to find out what power loss means for the radioactive material in Chernobyl and for the hostage plant staff.

Sharks Sleep Too But With Both Eyes Open, Contrary to Their Reputation of Being Always on the Move

03.10.2022 02:19 AM

Sharks are known to be always on the move, but a recent study shows they also rest. Check out how they sleep with eyes open, with some species even swimming while unconscious.

Scientists Plan to Resurrect Extinct Christmas Island Rat; But Could De-Extinct Technology Save Endangered Animals?

03.10.2022 02:03 AM

Scientists plan to use CRISPR gene-editing tool to bring back the Christmas Island rat that has been extinct for 119 years. Read how it will make the process possible.

Snake Rescuer Caught Heavily Pregnant Serpent and Set Mother, Snakelets Free; Why They Should Be Left Alone During Hatching Season?

03.09.2022 21:47 PM

It is still hatching season and it is not advisable to disturb baby snakes in their nest. Read the article to learn why you should leave snakelets alone.

Namibia Exports 22 Wild Elephants in Blatant Disregard of International Law

03.09.2022 14:54 PM

On the 6th March 2022, the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) finally admitted in an emailed statement that it has exported 22 wild-caught elephants likely to Al Ain Zoo in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance Ship Helm Remains Intact Over 100 Years After Sinking

03.09.2022 11:21 AM

Shackleton’s Endurance ship was recently found in the Weddell Sea. Discover more about shipwreck and how it differs from the day it sank over 100 years ago.

Wrasse First Thought As Different Fish Species Rediscovered in First-Ever Study in Maldives

03.09.2022 11:00 AM

Maldives is full of animals that are yet to be named or even encountered. Click and check out how this new fish species was rediscovered by the country's local scientists.

Is It Possible for Lightning to Strike in the Same Place Twice? Here’s What Scientists, NASA Tell Us

03.09.2022 09:30 AM

Disasters like floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes, among others hit the same place twice. It’s different with lightning. Find out what NASA says about it.

Ice Formations Resembling 'Grim Reaper,' 'Crucifix' Went Viral; What's Creating These Giant Figures?

03.09.2022 09:09 AM

Lake waters can easily freeze under the right temperatures, Read on to know more about the bizarre phenomenon on a lakeside in Ontario.

New Pictish Stone From 1,400 Years Ago With Carved Symbols Unearthed in Aberlemno Test Site

03.09.2022 03:00 AM

The stones in Aberlemno reflects the ancient settlements during the age of Pictish culture. Read on to know more about the latest piece of the Scottish slab collection.

Massive Whale Traps Fish By Simply Opening Its Huge Mouth In Gulf Of Thailand: How World's Largest Mammals Feed Themselves? [Watch]

03.09.2022 02:56 AM

A video of a whale feeding on small fish went viral on social media once again a year after it was originally captured. Watch how the giant mammal feeds itself.

Swallow Birds Observed to Decline Migration from Europe to Africa Due to Milder Winters

03.09.2022 01:58 AM

Swallow birds are known to migrate from Europe to South Africa during winter. Read on to know what disrupted this natural process.

Social Spiders Hunt in Large Groups, Coordinately Ambush Prey Using Web Vibrations

03.09.2022 01:57 AM

Watch how these South American social spiders swarm their prey using coordinated movements without leadership, only web vibrations.

10-Armed Extinct Squid-Like Creature Named After President Biden; New Species an Ancestor of Octopus

03.08.2022 22:27 PM

Check out these squid-like remains found in Montana that have been identified as the earliest known ancestor of octopus and named after the 46th US president.

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