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Researchers describe the Second Opabiniid ever discovered a Century Later

Researchers describe the Second Opabiniid ever discovered a Century Later

Opabinia regalis is an extinct stem-group arthropod discovered in British Columbia’s Middle Cambrian Burgess Shale Lagerstätte (505 million years ago). Opabinia was a soft-bodied animal…
Evidence of Dinosaur Respiratory Infection for the First Time

Evidence of Dinosaur Respiratory Infection for the First Time

Coughing, labored breathing, nasal discharge, fever, and weight loss are all symptoms of a respiratory disease that infected a sauropod dinosaur nicknamed Dolly. Unusual growths…
A New Study Demonstrates the Impact of Industrial Farming on Bird Diversity

A New Study Demonstrates the Impact of Industrial Farming on Bird Diversity

Increased farm size causes a reduction in avian diversity, according to a new UBC-led study exploring the implications of large industrial farming on biodiversity. Industrial…
Genes That Make Chihuahuas Tiny Were Present In Ancient Wolves

Genes That Make Chihuahuas Tiny Were Present In Ancient Wolves

The change from scary wolf to tiny chihuahua is assumed to have totally driven by the human desire for pets that double as fashion accessories…
At -53°C, Siberia’s Pole of Cold Sets World Record for Coldest Marathon Ever

At -53°C, Siberia’s Pole of Cold Sets World Record for Coldest Marathon Ever

What could be more bananas than a 26-mile run in the sun? It has been tested in sub-zero conditions. A marathon held in Siberia last…
Cockatoos’ Impressive Golfing Skills Prove They’re Capable of Complex Tool Use

Cockatoos’ Impressive Golfing Skills Prove They’re Capable of Complex Tool Use

Have you ever seen birds play golf? If that is the case, today is your fortunate day. A new study on the tool use capabilities…
Breaking Tonga Hit by 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake

Breaking Tonga Hit by 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake

Tonga has recently struck by a severe earthquake. This comes nearly two weeks after a series of volcanic explosions and a catastrophic tsunami from the…
The Size of Medieval Warhorses was Surprisingly Small

The Size of Medieval Warhorses was Surprisingly Small

According to a new study, medieval warhorses were often depicted as massive and powerful beasts, but in reality, many were no bigger than pony-sized by…
In a Tiny Package, Researchers Combine Photoacoustic and Fluorescence Imaging

In a Tiny Package, Researchers Combine Photoacoustic and Fluorescence Imaging

A novel endoscope that combines photoacoustic and fluorescence imaging in a device roughly the thickness of a human hair has been demonstrated by researchers. By…
Cyber-Partisans Claim They Hacked Belarus Railway to Disrupt Russian Troops

Cyber-Partisans Claim They Hacked Belarus Railway to Disrupt Russian Troops

Hackers in Belarus allege they used ransomware to target the computer systems of the national railway operator in order to halt the passage of Russian…
California Redwood Forest Officially Reclaimed By Indigenous Peoples

California Redwood Forest Officially Reclaimed By Indigenous Peoples

A group of Native American tribes in northern California has resumed guardianship of a redwood grove they were forcibly evicted from by European-American conquerors years…
The Words You Should Never Google, According To People Who Have

The Words You Should Never Google, According To People Who Have

Ah, Google, the world’s second-most-visited website. An extremely valuable tool that, if used incorrectly, might turn into a complete nightmare, So that you do not…
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