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Long-term drought has significantly contributed to the Great Salt Lake’s decline, but approximately 75% of the issue stems from human activities. According to research published in…
Bellow’s alpine tree frogs enhance their jumping ability when infected with a common fungus Robert Valentich/naturepl.com The chytrid fungus is a lethal pathogen affecting amphibians amid…
Kissing is common among most living great apes and likely was practiced by Neanderthals, having evolved in the ancestors of these groups between 21.5 million and…
Killer whales execute skilled hunting techniques to bring juvenile great white sharks to the water’s surface. Marco Villegas Killer whales in the Gulf of California have…
Killer whales have increasingly been preying on dolphins in recent years. A recent report shows that now, new research indicates they have also devised a gruesome…
Certain killer whales have a preference for liver, particularly that of great white sharks. A video captured by Mexican scientists demonstrates how an astute whale targets…
The menstrual cycle and aspects of women’s health have historically been underexplored Romi Arroyo Fernandez/Nur Photo via Getty Images The Period BrainSarahil Vermillion (UK); Harvest (US)…
Organizers of the Great North Run have issued an apology for featuring a map of Sunderland instead of Newcastle on this year’s finishing medal. Unfortunately, this…
Microbial life thrives in this thermal vent in the Pacific Ocean Galih/Alamy Within the EarthKaren G. Lloyd (Princeton University Press) While many shelves are filled with…
Coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland, Australia Nature Picture Library/Alamy Researchers stress the urgent need for strategies to artificially provide…
The immune system is intricate, consisting of a vast network of cells, proteins, and organs that serve as the body’s primary defense against infections. Given its…
Excavation of Mongolia’s medieval wall system by archaeologists Gideon Shelach-Lavi et al. 2025 Long before the construction of the Great Wall of China, other significant walls…
A ridge in southeastern Sicily eroded by the Great FloodKevin Sciberras and Neil Petroni The jumbled deposits of rocks found on a hilltop in southeastern Sicily…
MToday, creating an Indiana Jones game may appear straightforward. Just take Uncharted’s Nathan Drake, transport him back in time about 80 years, give him a fedora…
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope detected Jupiter’s most distinctive feature, the Great Red Spot, on eight dates over a single 90-day oscillation period from…
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is perhaps the best-known atmospheric feature and a popular icon among the solar system’s objects. Its large oval shape, contrasting red color,…
About 2.5 billion years ago, free oxygen first began to accumulate in meaningful levels in Earth's atmosphere, setting the stage for the emergence of complex life.…
A diver injects vinegar into crown-of-thorns starfish as part of a culling program.CSIRO A culling program has successfully protected key areas of the Great Barrier Reef…
Noise pollution, habitat loss and disease spread associated with mining could threaten chimpanzee populations in some African countries Ali Wid/Shutterstock More than a third of Africa's…
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is experiencing significant heat-induced coral bleaching once again, as confirmed by the country’s government on Friday. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park…
Some fish species’ reproduction, shoreline erosion, and weather patterns are all at risk due to lower ice levels. This includes changing the amount of lake-effect snow…
The ruler of the seas may appear black and white, but it’s not as simple as it seems. For years, great white sharks have been considered…
Chimpanzees enjoy teasing each other apple2499/Shutterstock Bonobos, orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees all poke, tickle, and even steal from their companions as a form of teasing. Understanding…
The real megalodon may have been longer and slimmer than this illustration. Kathmandu/Shutterstock A new analysis of fossil evidence reveals that the megalodon, an ancient shark…
Fish caught in discarded nets in the Great Pacific Garbage PatchOcean Voyages Institute/ZUMA Wire/Shutterstock It was a bright sunny day in September 2023. Excitement filled the…
The Great Lakes, known for ice fishing and winter's frozen waves, rang out a nearly bare New Year's bell. Less than 0.4% of ice covered the…
A groundbreaking study has revealed that great apes possess exceptional social memories, allowing them to recognize former mates over 25 years later. This discovery indicates that…