Test Your Knowledge with This Orca Quiz: Sink or Swim Challenge!
Whale, hello there! Welcome to our orca quiz. You may be familiar with their distinctive black-and-white pattern and tall dorsal fins, but how much do you really know about these majestic marine mammals? For...
Orcas Resuming Trend of Wearing Dead Salmon Hats, 37-Year Hiatus Over
Northwest Pacific orcas have been spotted wearing salmon hats again, a trend that was first observed in the 1980s and has recently made a comeback after a 37-year hiatus. Researchers believe that these orcas...
NOAA Announces Possibility of Northern Lights Illuminating US Sky on Thanksgiving Night
Auroras may light up the sky over the northern U.S. and Canada on Thanksgiving night, as reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). A solar storm, in the form of a coronal...
The Impact of Social Connections on Your Microbiome: A Comprehensive Study
Social connections play a significant role in shaping the microbiome of individuals, according to a recent study conducted in remote villages in Honduras. The study, published in Nature, analyzed nearly 2,000 people living in...
Rediscovery of Camp Century: An Abandoned Cold War City Under the Ice
NASA scientists recently made a fascinating discovery while flying over Greenland - the rediscovery of an abandoned Cold War city called Camp Century. This "city" was initially built in 1959 as a secret US...
Best Black Friday 2024 Lego Deals: Botanical, Wildlife, Science & Nature Sets
This Black Friday, there are some amazing deals on Lego sets with a science and nature theme. From the Botanicals range to wildlife sets, there is something for everyone. Whether you're interested in animals,...
Uncovering the Rise of the Maya Civilization: A Look at Their 4,000-Year-Old Origins
A recent discovery in Belize has shed light on the early origins of the Maya civilization. Researchers have uncovered ancient fish-trapping facilities that date back to about 4,000 years ago, during the Archaic period....
Flame-Throwing Guitar Nebula: NASA Observes Antimatter Shredding Along Cosmic String
The Guitar Nebula, a stunning bow shock created by material ejected from the pulsar B2224+65a, is captivating scientists with its flamethrower-like jet of energy and antimatter particles shooting into space. This phenomenon, located around...
Exploring Life on Earth: Alien Asteroid Ryugu Reveals Surprising Discoveries
Scientists recently made a surprising discovery about microbial life on a rock retrieved from the asteroid Ryugu by Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft. The rock, which was brought back to Earth in 2020, was found to...
Mysterious Odor from Russian Spacecraft at ISS Raises Concerns
A peculiar smell emanating from the Russian cargo spacecraft at the International Space Station (ISS) has caused some concern among astronauts. The odor, described as similar to spray paint, was noticed by Russian cosmonauts...