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40 years ago gophers were dropped into a post-apocalyptic scene. They changed everything

In 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens devastated local ecosystems, covering 22,000 square miles with 540 million tons of ash and turning the landscape barren.

How much cooler was the pre-industrial world? New study sets quantitative benchmark

Researchers using Antarctic ice cores establish new pre-industrial baseline, finding warming has reached 1.49 degrees Celsius.

“Invisibility cloak” for surfers: researchers find new solutions to keep sharks away

Dr. Laura Ryan of Macquarie University explains that lights on the underside of surfboards distort the silhouette, making it less appetizing to sharks.

Lady Chenet-aa’s mummy reveals its secrets to team of researchers

Lady Chenet-aa died in her late thirties to early forties.

New study: microplastics in the atmosphere can influence formation of ice clouds

"Microplastics can affect precipitation patterns, weather forecasting, climate modeling, and even aircraft safety".

Cats can learn words approximately four times quicker than human toddlers

Cat’s fast language acquisition process differs from how dogs learn words, often requiring training and rewards. However, cats form associations through subtle behaviors, such as gaze.

11/11/2024

Chimpanzees perform complex tasks better when watched by humans, study finds

Findings suggest the audience effect may be deeply rooted in the social evolution of great apes.

Do elephants play tricks on each other? Watch video

Observations at the Berlin Zoo provide new insights into elephants' cognitive abilities and social behaviors.

Engineer discovers 132-year-old message in a bottle at Scottish lighthouse

During an inspection at the most northerly point of the Rhins of Galloway, Ross Russell spotted a bottle lodged deep within the lighthouse's walls.

Chinese rover finds new evidence supporting theory of ancient ocean on Mars

The evidence found by the rover includes traces of beaches that may have been adjacent to water, as well as geological features indicative of an ancient coastline in the region.

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