We’re discovering new species fast — and it might help save them
When the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus published Systema Naturae in 1735, he set out to classify every living…
Difficult birth likely cause of mass whale stranding
The 2023 mass whale stranding at North Tolsta may have been caused by a member of the…
Over 15,000 ‘city-killing’ asteroids are orbiting Earth undetected
NASA estimates that over 15,000 asteroids, each large enough to destroy a city, remain undetected, leaving Earth virtually…
Hemsby erosion sees only three homes left on dunes
For Simon Measures, 54, one of the last residents on Hemsby’s erosion‑hit cliff top, the past few years…
‘One of the most successful wildlife comeback stories’: The Alps lost its vultures
Perhaps most importantly, bearded vultures are now a protected species in Europe and hunting them is banned (though…
T. rex’s Growth Took Longer Than Anyone Ever Imagined. Here’s What Scientists Found
For decades, scientists believed that Tyrannosaurus rex reached its full size by the age of 25. However, new…
In the ruins of coal country, a Virginia town reinvents itself – The Irish Times
The Barter, on Abingdon’s main street, vies for the contentious position of oldest operating theatre in the United…
Möbius strip-like molecule has an entirely new and bizarre shape
Representation of the electrons in the “half-Möbius”-shaped molecule IBM Research and the University of Manchester Chemists have discovered…
Precious Baby Baboon’s Cute Way of Turning Snack Time Into Playtime Is Simply Irresistible
There is just something about baby animal cuteness that is always simply irresistible. Whether it is their playfulness…
It’s a staggering 300 metres underground, features amazing 11-metre-tall crystals – and has a deadly 90% humidity level
The aptly named Cave of Crystals, in Chihuahua, Mexico, is buried around 300 metres underground and contains giant…
Residents warned ‘crocs everywhere’ after north Australia floods
SYDNEY: Police in Australia’s Northern Territory warned of “crocs everywhere” on Sunday (Mar 8) and said they had…
NASA astronaut explains why humanity is ‘living a lie’ after living in space for 178 days
A former NASA astronaut has explained why humanity is ‘living a lie’ after he spent a staggering 178…