A team of students found ruins of an ancient village that is older than the Egyptian pyramids. More than three times older, in fact. The team was looking for evidence that supports the oral history behind a sliver of land during the Ice Age that never froze, as told by the indigenous Heiltsuk people. According to legend,...
There are countless examples of opulence and luxury demand doing significant harm to the natural world, but few are more absurd and heartbreaking than the poaching of Tibet’s rare antelopes for scarves. Tibetan antelopes considered near threatened and are being quickly wiped out due to the demand for a $20,000 luxury scarf called a shahtoosh...
Jaguar populations are declining so researchers turned to artificial insemination to try to help the species. They chose five healthy jaguars for this experiment, including one named Bianca. In November 2018, the scientists inseminated her with the AI Embryo Transfer technique created by the experts at the Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW). In...
This year is full of treats for skywatchers. It began with a rare solar eclipse and a solar storm spreading the northern lights. The next celestial show is an alignment of planets, also known as a “planetary parade.” Beginning in June, multiple planets will appear in the night sky. The 2024 Planet Parade On June...
We’re all adults here, right? We know that the Flat Earth theory isn’t correct…right? Despite overwhelming scientific evidence; photographs of our planet from space, scientific experiments, military math used in World Wars, a small but vocal group continues to advocate for a flat Earth. This group includes figures like former boxer Carl Froch, who insists...
Nestled deep beneath the waves surrounding Cuba lies one of archaeology’s greatest unsolved mysteries. In 2000, researchers using sonar equipment spotted a strange series of structures on the ocean floor off the tip of the Guanahacabibes Peninsula. These formations, unlike anything typically found underwater, sparked theories of a lost civilization and renewed interest in the...
A groundbreaking discovery has just taken place, as scientists at NASA have shared the existence of a habitable planet that could potentially sustain life. And the news gets better, the planet is only a brief 100 light-years away. Named TOI 700 e, this planet shared a similar size to Earth and orbits a red dwarf...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a warning for this summer in The United States. 20% of all states are expected to have record-breaking heatwaves this year, so the NOAA has tried to highlight the increased risk of droughts and wildfires due to the increased heat.1 This dramatic rise in temperatures is...
The thought of a planet-killer-sized asteroid hitting Earth has captured the minds of both scientists and movie makers alike. While Hollywood has often portrayed this event in an overly dramatic fashion, the reality is that space agencies like NASA take the threat very seriously. The Planetary Defense Coordination Office, led by Lindley Johnson, is tasked...
More and more, the world is waking up to the reality that mushrooms can do so much more than add flavor to a dish (as delicious as they are). In recent years, researchers and innovators alike have demonstrated just how versatile mushrooms are – from mushroom-based leather [1] and even a suit made out of...
Everyone has their own idea of their dream home. For some people, it’s all about residing in some beautiful location, whether that means in the heart of a bustling city or somewhere in the middle of nowhere. Others dream about the interior, whether it’s huge or quaint, regal or cozy. Wayne Adams and Catherine King...
The natural world is capable of creating some of the most dazzling, unique creatures. Every creature is unique in its own way. But once in a while, nature produces a sort of genetic crossover episode called a chimera. Chimera kittens are a single cat that is comprised of two or more different genetically distinct cells...
