Nature vs Nurture: How Our Genes and Environment Shape Our IQ

Medicine & Technology Nov 02, 2023

Our genes and environment influence our intelligence, according to researchers. Continue reading to learn how.

Links Between Nature and Human Well-Being Revealed in Review of Over 300 Articles on Cultural Ecosystem Services

Aug 08, 2022

Researchers identified over 220 distinctive pathways through which human interaction with nature favorably or adversely affects wellbeing. Read to know more.

Real Life Jurassic Park: Cocos Island in Costa Rica Hosts Hidden Treasures, Dangerous Sharks

Jul 30, 2022

Cocos Island is reportedly the inspiration of Jurassic Park Island. Read on to know why UNESCO wouldn't allow tourists to visit it.

Identical Twins Sharing Nearly the Same Genes More Inclined Towards Natural Spaces

Feb 04, 2022

A new study recently showed identical twins sharing almost the same genes were found to have a more similar love of nature compared to fraternal twins sharing half their genes.

Explore Hallett Cove in Australia, Thanks to Virtual Reality

Aug 17, 2020

As a part of National Science Week, Australia now lets people experience the Hallett Cove Conservation Park during the Ice Age - thanks to virtual reality (VR) technology.

Why Is It So Darned Hard to Kill Mosquitoes With Bug Spray That Does Not Seem to Work?

Jan 09, 2020

Mosquitoes seem to be immune to bug spray and it is not funny when they develop resistance.

Spittlebugs: What Are They and Are They Harmful?

Jun 01, 2019

Have you ever noticed bubbles on a plant stalk and wondered why its there? Its from a spittlebug.

Orcas Are Hunting Great White Sharks To Eat Livers

May 15, 2017

Orcas, also known as the shark killer, hunt great white sharks to consume the livers.

Global Warming Effects On Asia Glaciers As Described By Glaciologist Hamish Pritchard

May 12, 2017

Glaciologist at Cambridge University, Hamish Pritchard has conducted a study of Asia's glaciers and how they might be impacted by global warming. In his paper published in the journal Nature, he describes the nature of the glaciers that exist in the high mountains of Asia,

600-Year-Old New Jersey Oak Tree Will Be Cut Down Today

Apr 24, 2017

Despite the reluctance of the New Jersey community, the oldest known Oak Tree is going to be cut down as the experts have detected it to be already dead

Mosquito Flight: Every Thing You Need To Know

Mar 30, 2017

Mosquitoes take weird insect flight to new heights buzzing bloodsuckers flap their long wings in narrow strokes really, really fast and more than 800 times per second in males.

Malaria Parasites Have The Superpower To Pass Through Cell Walls

Mar 29, 2017

While working on the first insectary to grow human malaria parasites, researchers observed certain proteins that facilitate malaria parasites to 'walk through cell walls'

New Zealand Granted Whanganui River Human Rights And Legal Status, World's First

Mar 17, 2017

In an unprecedented ruling, New Zealand parliament passed a bill to treat Whanganui River as a Legal Person and granted it the same rights as any other citizen

'King Snake' Use The World's Most Lethal Squeeze To Kill Much Bigger Opponents

Mar 16, 2017

Until now it was unknown as for how can a Snake prey on other serpents much bigger than itself. The King of Snakes' uses its powerful squeeze to choke out bigger snakes to death.

Numerous White Sharks Seen At Cape Cod, Looks Like Spending Summer With Tourists

Mar 15, 2017

Sharks appeared in the popular movie "Jaws," in 1975 where a giant shark terrorizes a New England resort town. Now, numerous white sharks are coming to Cape Cod to haunt to are now protected seals.