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Mommy Bat Dies Giving Birth, Her Bestfriend Bat Steps in to Adopt Baby
A mother bat died a few days after giving birth, and her best friend adopted her baby. (Photo : Ltshears on Wikimedia Commons) Since establishing a strong social connection with the baby's mother before she died, a female vampire bat adopted the orphaned baby bat and began breastfeeding it. While female bats live in "maternity colonies," often consisting of hundreds of bats, they tend to raise their young individually rather than as a group.
Once-Believed Extinct, 'Living Fossils' Fish Shows its True Color on New Study
A study of coelacanth DNA indicates that its genome has undergone several major changes in recent evolutionary history, possibly dispelling the common picture of these legendary fish as' living fossils.' However, this might not be as black and white as it seems. (Photo : Bruce A.S.Henderson on Wikimedia Commons) The discovery in 1938 of a living coelacanth of South Africa's coast was quite a shock, as it was thought that these species were extinct.
February 10 is the World Pulses Day, Here are 5 Benefits for Eating Pulses!
February 10 is World Pulses Day. But, what exactly is World Pulses Day? 🔸Nutrition 🔸Food security 🔸Climate Change 🔸Sustainable Agriculture 🔸Biodiversity... Pulses help improve all of the above.
LOOK: 45-Foot 'Ice Volcano' Looks Like Real Volcano With Water Instead of Lava
Feb 09, 2021 02:07 AM EST A magnificent "Ice Volcano" formed in Kazakhstan, and locals can't stop admiring it. (Photo : alyasskat on Instagram) Towering at around 45 feet tall, the naturally made structure, the "ice volcano" is the result of an underground spring in the country's Almaty region, between the villages of Kegan and Shrganak, around four hours away from the capital city of Nur-Sultan.
Puzzling Air Substance Found by Experts; Worse, Humans Breathe it Everyday
Feb 09, 2021 12:00 AM EST A mysterious ODS (Ozone-Depleting Substance) is building up in the atmosphere, and it is gnawing on the ozone under our noses. (Photo : Foto-Rabe on Pixabay) Martin Vollmer and his colleagues at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology in Dübendorf analyzed air samples obtained worldwide through a network of sensors designed to detect patterns in ambient gases.
Weird Ways Animals Say 'I Love You' to Their Mate
They might not have the ability to tell their mates that they love each other, but animals do have their own ways of showing how much they do care for their significant others. They might not necessarily look like love, but for these animals, their actions speak louder than any words ever can.
Ocean's Extremely Hot Causing Great White Sharks to Find Other Habitat
Feb 09, 2021 08:31 PM EST Many endangered marine wildlife are put at more risk as a bigger and "badder" predator moves into their local ecosystems (Photo : Bernard DUPONT on Wikimedia Commons). A research showed that great white sharks are going to places where they did not usually go to, and the situation is putting smaller animals in grave danger. Why do they do this? Climate Change.
Apollo 14's Moon Trees: Astronauts Took Seeds to Space, What Happens Now?
In 1971, approximately 500 seeds of various species were launched into orbit; it circled the moon 34 times before returning to Earth, where they were then planted in various locations across the globe. NASA sent 400 to 500 seeds into space to see if they would be altered. In 1971, the seeds went along with the Apollo 14 mission and circled the moon 34 times. They planted them in the US, Europe, and South America.
The World's Biggest Owls Are Now Endangered: Is it too late to save them?
The world's biggest owl is endangered. Fortunately, it's not yet too late to save it. Native to Russia and parts of Asia, the Blakiston's fish owl is facing a continuous decline in population due to habitat loss and climate change. (Photo : Jonathan C. Slaght) After 19th-century English naturalist Thomas W.
Himalayan Glacier Collapses; 140 Missing, 2 Power Plants Destroyed
Feb 08, 2021 03:04 AM EST Indian rescuers were struggling to reach the victims trapped after part of a glacier in the Himalayas broke off and released a torrent of water and debris slammed into two hydroelectric plants. At least nine people were killed, and 140 were missing.
[VIDEO] Birth of Bolt: Footage Shows 0.0003 Second Before Lightning Strikes
Feb 08, 2021 10:00 PM EST In a shocking observation, a new high-resolution slow-motion video captured one of, if not the most, detailed birth of a lightning bolt to ever be recorded. (Photo : sethink on Pixabay) The video captures a thread of electric current, or lightning leader, zipping down from a thundercloud to meet another leader reaching up from the ground. When the two touch, it triggers a much stronger current to surge between the cloud and the earth, and lightning flashes.
Rare $480-Worth Chinese Medicine Plant Learns to Hide From Humans
Feb 08, 2021 08:56 PM EST In China, a rare plant got even rarer, but not because their population is running thin. The much-sought after and already hard to find Fritillaria delavayi became harder to obtain as the plant species developed an ability that makes it tricky to track.
2nd Snowstorm Incoming: New York May Face 8-Inch Thick Ice
Feb 07, 2021 09:07 PM EST Another snowstorm is hurling towards the U.S., and it looks like it's going to be big. (Photo : Pexels on Pixabay) A major snowstorm pushes through the Northeastern region of the United States on Sunday. The strong gust of freezing wind will be hitting the country less than a week after a previous storm covered the area in more than 2 feet of snow. By early afternoon, 5 to 7 inches had already fallen in northwestern New Jersey and southwestern Connecticut.
7 Animals That Prove 'Forever' is Real in Mating
Many believe in the common misconception that a loving romantic relationship is a bond mutually exclusive only to humans. But, they couldn't be more wrong. There are animals who subscribe to the idea of monogamy. They find a single partner and mate with them for the rest of their lives. Well, it's still unclear if these animals share the exact same bonds as humans do. But, they surely stick with each other until the end.
Polar Vortex 2021 Update: 'Flash Freeze' Weekend Expects -20 to -30 Degrees
Feb 06, 2021 01:00 AM EST A polar vortex is southbound, and it seems like it's not stopping any time soon. The weather pattern that's most at home over Earth's polar regions has started pushing south and is bringing plenty of frigid Arctic temperatures and snow along with it.
Antarctic: Ultrasonic Voice Coming From Ice Found to be Weddel Seals
Antarctica is often perceived as nothing more than a lifeless barren of cold. A frozen dessert. However, not many are aware of the booming and flourishing population of Weddel seals that dominated the waters of the frozen south. There, they create a soundscape that a lot of creatures, especially humans, are unaware of. (Photo : Vassil Tzvetano on Wikimedia Commons) These pinnipeds typically emit high-pitched pings that sound like laser guns in a science-fiction movie.
NASA Helps Drill Antarctic, Revealing Something Below the Ice
Feb 05, 2021 06:00 AM EST Scientists and researchers were left in awe after drilling beneath Antarctica. After countless deep excavation operations, they discovered "the first glimpse of life" hidden under the frozen continent for millennia. (Photo : Cassie Matias) The frozen continent serves as a scientific information mine for more than 1,000 researchers around the year, who monitor climate change and study Earth's history.
Houston Zoo Sells Artwork Made by Animals for Valentine's Day!
Feb 05, 2021 07:00 AM EST Houston Zoo is promoting another unique activity to help fund their wildlife conservation and protection sanctuary. This time, a patron can share the Valentine's day love with their partners by gifting them artworks made by their favorite animals. Elephants, sea lions, gorillas, bears, tigers, and more are taking a brush to the canvas to raise money to help save their friends in the wild. How is this possible?
Vultures Getting Shot, Hanged on Trees Should be Stopped; Experts Suggest These Instead
Feb 05, 2021 04:00 AM EST Hundreds of black vultures have flocked together and settled on a middle school in east Alabama. (Photo : Nick Kwan on Unsplash ) In response to a nuisance report from the school superintendent, a local U.S. Department of Agriculture representative recommended shooting several birds and hanging their corpses upside-down in nearby trees.
Mysterious Chimpanzee Killer Virus Worries Experts as Possible Next Pandemic Source
A bacterium has been killing chimpanzees in Sierra Leone. Scientists are worried that the said bacterium could eventually spread to humans. (Photo : Dominik Scythe on Unsplash) Researchers led by a team at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, published a study on Wednesday, announcing their findings in the journal "Nature Communications." The study showed that fifty-six (56) chimpanzees died from a similarly mysterious illness at the Tacugama Chimpanzee sanctuary and wildlife reserve.
New Study: Prehistoric Fishes Had Limbs and Developed Lungs, Similar to Humans
Feb 04, 2021 10:58 PM EST Traditionally, people think that lungs and limbs are key contrivances that come with the transition from water to land by vertebrates. But indeed, 50 million years ago, the genetic foundation of air-breathing and limb movement was already developed in our fish ancestors. This, according to the latest genome mapping of prehistoric fish carried out, among others, by the University of Copenhagen.
Greener Earth: The Real 'Big' Problem
For years, big oil companies (also known as Big Oil) have been doing their very best to defame and discredit environmentalists' attempt to create a greener source of energy. (Photo : ambquinn on Pixabay) Because of the fear of making their main source of income obsolete, some, often with connections to the fossil fuel industry, strongly oppose taking stronger action on climate. Many such detractors use common oil-industry talking points in their arguments.
2021's 1st Arctic Blast Coming This Week
Feb 02, 2021 01:41 AM EST The first big Arctic Blast of the season is coming next weekend. And, it will be big. (Photo : Josh Hild on Unsplash) This winter season has been nothing short of cold. One snowstorm after another. This season is no shortage of snow already this winter, but we really haven't had a real deal Arctic Blast yet.
$5 Valentine's Present: Name A Cockroach After Your Ex and Let it Be Eaten by Animals
Feb 01, 2021 02:05 AM EST Have you ever wished that you can crush the person who broke your heart then feed them to animals for revenge? Well, now you can. Kinda. Are you celebrating Valentine's day alone because your former lover broke your heart and ran off to the sunset with someone new? Know that you are not alone; a lot of people are. And, almost all of those people want to get back (not together) to their exes in one way or another. Now, they can.
Nano-Chameleon: World's Tiniest Reptile Comes With Big 'Package'
Feb 01, 2021 12:19 AM EST Chameleons are famous for their top-tier camouflage abilities. But, a newly found variant might not need the color-changing ability to hide. Its size alone can mask it from the eyes of the world's top predators. (Photo : Scientific reports) The newly discovered Brookesia nana (or Nano Chameleon) might just be the world's smallest reptile. But, these tiny lizards carry a giant pecker. The males are hardly over half an inch long, tail included.
NASA-Approved Facts About Earth
Despite being on the planet our whole lives (because we live here), there is still so much that we don't know about the Earth. Because of that, scientists are working non-stop to learn about all the nooks and crannies of our homeworld. Despite all the mysteries, we also do know quite a lot about Earth already.
Solar Winds Incoming: Solar Particles Might Hit Earth on Feb. 2
Chances of seeing an aurora or two next week increase as space experts forecasted the arrival of a stream of solar particles heading towards Earth. The solar particles or solar wind are on their way to the planet. (Photo : ipicgr on Pixabay) A stream of solar winds is approaching Earth, space experts have said. A small hole has opened on the surface of the Sun's southern hemisphere, releasing a barrage of solar particles.
[VIRAL] Frost-Covered Vegetables in Philippines Happens Over Extreme Cold Temperature
Jan 31, 2021 08:48 PM EST As the temperature dropped, frost hits an agricultural town in the Philippines. (Photo : Kelly Mark Tumayan/PIO- City of Baguio) Because of the sudden temperature shift, many vegetables were covered in thin layers of icy frost. This has been the second time that it happened this month. Fortunately, no major damages have been noted so far.
Study: Dog Attitude Reflects Owner's Personality, But Here's the Catch
Jan 31, 2021 10:17 PM EST "There are no bad dogs, only bad owners," that's the claim many dog owners use when arguing whether or not it's the owner that should be accountable for the actions of his/her pet. (Photo : Murilo Viviani on Unsplash) Training and conditioning a dog, or any tameable pet in that regard, is the best way to keep their beloved canine companions on their best behavior.
[VIRAL] Soldier Dog: Puppy Rescued at Army Base Needs Help to Return to America
Jan 30, 2021 01:57 AM EST While stationed overseas, an American soldier found comfort in hanging out with dogs who live near their base. Now, she is raising money to help bring home a puppy she rescued while serving her country. (Photo : Paws of War) According to Paws of War, sergeant Char's puppy, who she named PupPup, was born to a stray dog who would often hang around her army base.
5 Endangered Animals that Won the Battle Against Extinction
Over the years, countless animal species fell victim to extinction. And, unfortunately, many of those were caused by human activities. Now, many international animal conservation organizations are working hard to ensure that many of the animals at risk of extinction are saved from inevitable demise.
How Do Experts Measure Snow in Mountains?
The winter season seems to have brought quite a number of pretty intense snowstorms with it. A recent one covered the mountainous western regions with several feet of snow in a lot of areas. (Photo : Wolfgang Hasselmann on Unsplash) Related Article: Snowmageddon: Polar Vortex Split May Result to Weeks of Intense Winter In the West, it all has to do with the water supply, and much, if not most, of that water, comes from the snow water equivalent () or the melted snow from the snowpack.
Avery Island Salt Mines Stop Production
Jan 29, 2021 12:25 AM EST Cargill announced the permanent end of a salt mining operation that has been in operation since the 1800s. The private organization, Cargill, announced the end of its operations at the Avery salt mines in Avery Island, Louisiana. They had originally planned to halt the operations at the last quarter of 2021 as the lease with the landowner Avery Island Inc. is expiring at around the same time.
Ocean's Anti-Heat Layer Continues to Thin, Resulting to Warmer Water
Jan 29, 2021 01:33 AM EST The surface layers of the ocean that help slow down the extreme aquatic temperature spike. Unfortunately, a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder showed that the said layer is becoming shallower every year. (Photo : PublicDomainPictures on Pixabay) The thinner this "mixed layer" becomes, the easier the ocean gets warmer.
New Study Revealed: Earth is Losing Ice Faster than Anyone Anticipated
Jan 29, 2021 05:00 AM EST An estimate of 28 trillion metric tons of ice has been lost since the mid-1990s. The rising global temperatures helped sped up the melting of sea ice, ice sheets, and glaciers. (Photo : 358611 on Pixabay) According to a new study published in the journal "The Cryosphere," the annual melt rate has jumped 57 percent in the past three decades, the research found, from 800 billion metric tons per year in the 1990s to 1.2 trillion tons today.
NBA Miami Heat Uses COVID Sniffing Dogs, Are They Effective?
Jan 29, 2021 02:51 AM EST American Airlines Arena is reopening to a limited number of Miami Heats fans. As a precautionary measure, the basketball team screens all the guests and employees that enter the area. To help them keep track of everyone who is in the game, they employed the aid of dogs as "coronavirus detection canines." (Photo : mariuszpole) The entire science behind the idea still remains unclear and murky at best.
Warm Weather a Flux; Snowy Weekend Coming!
Jan 28, 2021 08:23 AM EST Temperatures will be on the colder side with highs in the upper 20s. It may feel colder due to a steady breeze from the north. Clear skies remain Thursday night with lows dipping back down into the teens said Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Jesse Maag. In the wake of the departing low, cold north winds flowing down Lake Michigan will likely generate some Lake Effect snowfall for southeast Wisconsin, especially Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties.
Kangaroo Meat Now Allowed for Consumption in Victoria, Australia
Jan 28, 2021 04:45 AM EST Kangaroo population all over Australia has been facing a continuous rise in the past few years. Because of the spike in number, authorities from Victoria, Australia, allowed the hunting and harvesting of the animal for human consumption. (Photo : lucas law on Unsplash) On Thursday, the state government announced that the 2021 quota allocation for the Kangaroo Harvesting Program would increase by more than 150 percent, from 37,780 in 2019 to 95,680 this year.
2021 First Full Moon: The History of 'Wolf Moon'
The last week of January will be the once-a-year opportunity to experience the first full moon of 2021. the celestial event comes in many names across several places. In the US, this winter event is called the wolf moon. Some weather-related nicknames for January's full moon include the Freeze Moon, the Frost Exploding Moon, and the Cold Moon, the Old Farmer's Almanac added. (Photo : Pezibear on Pixabay) The full moon of January, called the Wolf Moon, will occur on Thursday, Jan.
5 Best Nature Literary Works of 2020
One does not have to be outside to experience nature. Due to the recent pandemic, many were forced to stay inside their homes for a very long period in 2020. Some were stuck with the desire to go out and enjoy the warmth of nature. But, they can't. Fortunately, many great nature literary works were produced by talented writers that will help the readers enjoy nature in the safety of their homes.
Shark Population Down by 71%, Leading to a Possible Extinction
The world's most prominent marine predator is facing a battle that not many know about. Their populations are facing a steady decline and have been doing so for a very long time. Since the 1970s, the population of high sea shares have drastically fallen by at least 71%. The numbers show that three-quarters of these species are at risk of facing extinction.
Lab-Made Corn Cob, Next Staple Food?
Jan 27, 2021 12:50 AM EST Many of the fruits and vegetables that we enjoy today are not necessarily what they were before. Bananas, for example, used to have large hard seeds. But, due to selective breeding and genetic engineering, we can now enjoy big and meaty bananas without having to worry about choking with seeds. (Photo : Wikimedia Commons) Another example of a food that has been greatly improved by genetic modification is corns.
The Mystery Behind Wombat's Cubed Feces
Jan 27, 2021 11:59 PM EST Behind the cute facade of a wombat is a mystery that had experts wondering for years. That is the mystery of what they literally leave behind. Wombats are burrowing animals that live in Australia. These little rodent looking marsupials are famous for being quite adorable. They look like cute small plush animals that one can just snuggle around whenever they are feeling down.
Australia: Sharks Swim With Beachgoers at Surfers Paradise and Manly Beach
Beachgoers were ordered to quickly get out of the waters after shark sightings were reported on two different locations. While celebrating Australia Day, beachgoers from two different beaches, Surfers Paradise and Manly, were asked to evacuate from the waters as the local authorities identified and confirmed that there were indeed sharks feeding on fishes during that time. (Photo : robbentley on Pixabay) The order was given to protect both sharks and people, respectively.
[BREAKING] Strong Tornado-Producing Storm Hits Alabama, Wrecking Churches and Homes
Jan 26, 2021 04:54 AM EST A strong tornado hits Alabama leaving behind a trail of destruction in its wake. Monday night, January 25th, Alabama was hit by what the National Weather Services (NWS) described as a "large and extremely dangerous" tornado. It caused significant damages to several properties all over the state, particularly in Jefferson County and throughout the surrounding areas.
Florida Fails to Respond to Epizootic Coral Disease: What Happened?
Jan 26, 2021 09:30 AM EST Florida coral populations took a massive hit in 2020. (Photo : Olga Tsai on Unsplash) Florida Fails to Respond to an Epizootic Coral Disease A coral population from Florida, all the way to the greater Caribbean basin, suffered from a great number of losses due to a lethal case of STCLD (Stony Tissue Loss Disease).
Air Pollution Linked to Increased Risk of Vision Loss, Study Finds
Air pollution has been linked to many serious medical complications, from organ failure to intensifying preexisting respiratory ailments. (Photo : analogicus on Pixabay) A study published in the British Journal of Opthalmology linked the increased risk of AMD (Age-related Muscular Degeneration) caused irreversible vision loss to the worsening air quality caused by air pollutants.
Incoming Storm: Solar Winds to Arrive on Jan. 25
Solar winds from our star system's own Sun will be caught by the Earth. Space Experts confirmed that the planet will be hit by a gust of remnants of a recent solar storm at the Sun's surface. (Photo : NASA, Johns Hopkins APL, Steve Gribben) A solar flare released a barrage of particles into space, and some of it will come in contact with the Earth's atmosphere.
Bizarre Nature: Animals that Eat Weird
We personally know a person or two that we think eats in a weird manner. No, not sloppy, but strange. But, no matter how odd that person eats his/her food, he/she got nothing on these animals. Yes, animals don't eat the way humans do, so we should not judge them. But, the way the animals on this list consume their foods is truly bizarre, even for animal standards.
Europe’s Most Active Volcano Shows Eruptive Episodes as Earthquake Hits Mt. Etna
Jan 25, 2021 01:30 AM EST Mt. Etna, Europe's highest and most active volcano, is more active than usual during the past few days after being hit by an earthquake.
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