More Species than Previously Thought are Threatened with Extinction, According to a Biodiversity Survey
Biology

More Species than Previously Thought are Threatened with Extinction, According to a Biodiversity Survey

Biodiversity is a complicated subject due to the millions of plant and animal species that are dispersed over all of the world’s biomes. To bring…
According to New Research, 2/3 of the Species Involved in the Global Shark Fin Trade are at Risk of Extinction
Biology

According to New Research, 2/3 of the Species Involved in the Global Shark Fin Trade are at Risk of Extinction

According to new research, the sharks that live closest to our shores may pose the greatest threat to conservation because more than 70% of species…
PCR is Carried Out by the New COVID-19 Rapid-Test Technology More Quickly than by Competing Tests
Medical

PCR is Carried Out by the New COVID-19 Rapid-Test Technology More Quickly than by Competing Tests

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which can identify genetic material such as that from a virus or human DNA, has been the industry standard for…
Yes, It’s Legal to Bury a Dead Body in Your Back Yard (In Some Places)
Other

Yes, It’s Legal to Bury a Dead Body in Your Back Yard (In Some Places)

If true crime podcasts and Hollywood movies have taught us anything, it’s that there are only two kinds of individuals who bury people in their…
Why Idiots Think They’re Smart Dunning on the Dunning–Kruger Effect
Technology

Why Idiots Think They’re Smart Dunning on the Dunning–Kruger Effect

Have you ever noticed that the person with the least amount of expertise on a subject is always the one who is most eager to…
The Explosive History of the 2,000-Year-Old Pompeii ‘Masturbating’ Man
History

The Explosive History of the 2,000-Year-Old Pompeii ‘Masturbating’ Man

There are a few things (I assume) you’d rather not be caught doing if you were suddenly frozen in time. Many people assume that this…
Pet Reptiles Abandoned By Owners In The Face Of Rising Energy Costs
Plants and Animals

Pet Reptiles Abandoned By Owners In The Face Of Rising Energy Costs

Electricity rates are gradually rising, and the global cost of living is gradually rising as well. However, due to the spike in worldwide gas costs,…
Miniature Brazilian Frogs Are Clumsy Jumpers Because Their Ear Canals Are Too Small
Plants and Animals

Miniature Brazilian Frogs Are Clumsy Jumpers Because Their Ear Canals Are Too Small

Because its ear canals are too small, a Brazilian frog species has trouble leaping. Researchers from South Illinois University Edwardsville examined a range of frogs…
Sad Day for Happy the Elephant as Court Rules She’s Not a Legal Person
Plants and Animals

Sad Day for Happy the Elephant as Court Rules She’s Not a Legal Person

Happy is a 51-year-old Asian elephant that was abducted and transported to the United States when she was 1 year old after being born in…
47 Ursae Majoris – a Yellow Dwarf Star
Astronomy

47 Ursae Majoris – a Yellow Dwarf Star

47 Ursae Majoris is a yellow dwarf star located in the constellation Ursa Major, approximately 46 light-years from Earth. It is 45.9 light-years away from…
How Nemo Fits in His Anemone: How Clown Anemonefish Adapt Their Growth to Their Environments is the Subject of a Study
Zoology

How Nemo Fits in His Anemone: How Clown Anemonefish Adapt Their Growth to Their Environments is the Subject of a Study

Clown anemonefish can manage their growth to match the size of the anemone host, according to research. The stinging tentacles of anemones don’t disturb the…
Over a Thousand Genes from Microbes Are Hiding in Insects, Helping Them Survive
Zoology

Over a Thousand Genes from Microbes Are Hiding in Insects, Helping Them Survive

Through horizontal gene transfer, microorganisms and plants may have provided insects an evolutionary advantage hundreds of millions of years ago. On July 18, 2022, researchers…
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