Insects trapped in amber shed light on ancient Amazon rainforest
WASHINGTON — Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America, providing a fresh…
Albania Digs Up a Roman Noble’s Tomb–the First of its Kind Ever Found in the Country
First Roman-Era Tomb found in Albania – Photo courtesy of Blendi Gonxhja Once a byword for backward and…
German scientists debunk 200-year-old theory on why ice is slippery
Researchers in Germany have challenged a 200-year-old assumption and revealed that pressure and friction are not responsible for…
Ice shows hidden ability to produce electricity when stressed: Study
Ice is not as passive as it looks. New research shows that ordinary ice can create electricity when…
Sharks are losing their bite and here’s why it should really worry you
Our oceans are changing fast – and not for the better. As global temperatures rise and ecosystems shift,…
Scientists discover one-of-a-kind, bright orange shark swimming off Costa Rica
One fish, two fish, red fish — orange shark? Scientists came across a bright orange shark in the…
Scientists Identify a New Manta Ray Species, Just the Third Known in the World
Study co-authors collect measurements from a specimen that would confirm the species’ discovery – credit – Bethany Augliere,…
New ancient shark species discovered at Mammoth Cave National Park
A rare bite into the past. The fossilized tooth of a newly discovered ancient shark species – dating…
Ocelot and Opossum Identified as Unlikely Friends After Footage Shows Them Strolling About Together
Ocelot and Opossum Walking Together in Amazon – Trail cam footage by Cocha Cashu Biological Station in Peru…