312-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Earliest Proof of Leaf Miners, Sheds Light on Insect Behavior and Evolution

Medicine & Technology Oct 10, 2023

Scientists discovered a 312-million-year-old fossil which indicates the earliest form of internal feeding within a leaf. Learn more about it in this article.

Severe Space Weather Disrupts Birds’ Navigational Skills, Leads Them off Course During Migrations

Oct 10, 2023

New study reveals the decrease in the number of migrating birds during severe space weather events. Find out more about it in this article.

Climate Vulnerability Map Identifies Top US Counties at Risk for Flooding, Pollution, and Health Issues

Oct 10, 2023

An interactive map identifies US areas hotspots for climate change disasters, encompassing environmental, health, social, economic, and infrastructure risks. Read the article for more details.

IT Expert From Surrey Uses AI To Link Ring Camera, Ultrasonic Device To Deter Foxes, Badgers

Oct 10, 2023

An IT expert created an open-source code to make a Ring camera work with ultrasonic devices to keep foxes and badgers away from his home. Continue reading to learn more.

Long-Lost 'Pontus' Tectonic Plate From 160 Million Years Ago Identified; Mega-Plate Could Have Been as Big as One-Fourth of the Pacific Ocean

Oct 09, 2023

The Pontus tectonic plate traces back 160 million years ago, while it may have disappeared around 20 million years ago. Read to learn more.

Newly Identified 'Margarita' Snail Has Odd Bright Yellow Hue That Could Help Shoo Predators Away, Was Named After Popular Cocktail

Oct 09, 2023

The Margarita snail was discovered in an area heavily visited, yet scientists could still find something new. Read to learn more.

Massive Undersea Water Reservoir Discovered Deep in the Earth’s Crust, Might Be Responsible for Slow-Motion Earthquakes

Oct 09, 2023

Scientists investigate the presence of buried water in an underground reservoir and relate this to the occurrence of slow-motion earthquakes in New Zealand. Find out more about it in this article.

Dwarf Sperm Whale Population, Lifespan, Reproduction; How Do They Differ From Pygmy Whales

Oct 09, 2023

Dwarf sperm whales are smaller than pygmy sperm whales. Continue reading to learn more about dwarf sperm whales.

Hundreds of Songbirds Found Dead at Chicago's Lakeside Exhibition Center After Smashing on Its Glass Windows; What Caused This Horrifying Carnage Every Year?

Oct 09, 2023

Around 1,000 migrating songbirds fatally collide with windows at a Chicago exhibition center, highlighting the pervasive issue of window strikes. Continue reading for more details.

Spiders Falling From Skies in California; Biologist Explains Bizarre Phenomenon

Oct 09, 2023

Several residents in California saw spider webs falling from the skies. Continue reading to learn more about what the expert said about "webbing."

Humanity Has 1 in 6 Chance of ‘Existential Catastrophe’ in the Next Century; How Will Humans Perish?

Oct 09, 2023

Humans are more likely to perish from climate change than an asteroid crashing into our planet. Continue reading to learn more.

Bears Are Among Most Flexible, Clever Species; Some Use Tools To Get Food

Oct 09, 2023

Bears are incredibly smart, with some of them capable of using tools to hunt. Continue reading to learn more.

Groundwater Discharge of Hidden Nutrient Source Imperiling Great Barrier Reef's Health

Oct 09, 2023

Hidden nutrient sources from submarine groundwater discharge impact the Great Barrier Reef, necessitating long-term conservation efforts and reevaluation of strategies. Read the article for more details.

Odd 18th-Century Cold Bath Discovered by Archaeologists in 'Bath Assembly Rooms' Could Be One of a Kind

Oct 09, 2023

While cold baths and plunge pools saw a surge during this time, the odd cold bath's location in the Bath Assembly Rooms shows that it could have catered to those who preferred a more exclusive and private bathing experience. Read to learn more.

Sexual Selection: Female Animals Could Be Learning From Each Other How To Choose Male Mates, Study Suggests

Oct 09, 2023

When the more distinctive male was chosen as a mate, the rare trait became more common and, resultantly, less attractive. Read to learn more.