The earth just lost its first mammals to human-caused climate change. The Bramble Cay melomys were once considered common creatures, but sea level rise proved to be the species’ demise.
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Studies Say Only 1% Of People Can Find The Animal In This Picture. Can You?
Have you ever wondered about the mechanisms of optical illusions? Recently, there have been numerous examples of such images that trick the mind and leave us puzzled.
A Huge, Strange-Looking Fish Washed Up On A California Beach. Scientists Say It's A First
(CNN) -- This is the extraordinary tale of how a massive, strange-looking fish wound up on a beach on the other side of the world from where it lives....
New Photos From Asteroid Bennu Reveal Stunning Surprises
NASA scientists have recently released a trove of data and images from the Bennu asteroid, a carbonaceous asteroid currently orbited by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft.
The 7 Deadliest Animals In Mexico
Mexico has a large biodiversity, which also includes some of the deadliest animals in the world. The deadliest animals in Mexico include two types of snakes, two spider species, and a lizard.
Scientists Report Record Performance With Affordable Semiconductors
A new study from researchers at Stanford University could pave the way for cheaper semiconductors with near-perfect performances.
Ancient DNA Reveals Gene Pool Of Men In Spain Were Nearly Wiped Out During The Bronze Age
The genetic pool of the ancient male population in the Iberian Peninsula in Southwestern Europe was replaced by migrants from Central Europe thousands of years ago.
Nile Shipwreck Discovery Proves Herodotus Right – After 2,469 Years
In the fifth century BC, the Greek historian Herodotus visited Egypt and wrote of unusual river boats on the Nile. Twenty-three lines of his Historia, the ancient world’s first great narrative history, are devoted to the intricate description of the construction of a “baris”.
Mysterious 'Type D' Species Of Killer Whale With Round Head And White Eye Patches Discovered
A new species of killer whale, known as "Type D," may have been discovered off the coast of Chile by researchers working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA.)