Biology
Scientists 'create' viruses that destroy all types of cancer cells
Scientists have created a smallpox virus that can cure all cancers.
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Biology
Rare 'purple coral' mushrooms are found in northern Wales
It may look like a creature from the depths of the Great Barrier Reef, but this colorful specimen was actually discovered next to a coastal road in England.
Animal world
Cheetah is in danger of extinction
The number of Cheetah jaguars in the Middle East plummeted due to oil depletion and illegal trade, each costing from 6,600 to 10,000 USD.
Animal world
Some animals can pause ... pregnancy
Although since the 1850s, scientists have known that some animals have this ability, but until recently it has become more pronounced regarding pregnancy, stem cells and…
Animal world
The object fell to Earth, destroying saber-tooth tigers 13,000 years ago
The scientists discovered evidence that 13,000 years ago, an object fell to Earth and destroyed ice age mammals such as mammoths and saber-tooth tigers.
Animal world
Seagulls lonely 10 years to find a partner
After 4 partners died, seagulls Rob constantly failed to find new friends despite great efforts.
Animal world
Fearing statues of giraffes, elephants giving up intent on destroying plantations
Strange to giraffes, tall creatures from Africa, the elephant herd might avoid going to farmers' plantations to feed.
Animal world
Shiver the second world snake venom to stand up with tail chasing people
A professional snake catcher captured the moment of the brown brown snake, the second most venomous snake in the world, chasing and having scary cuts.
Animal world
Discovered the first living creature to glow blue in South America
Research author Cassius Stevani, from the University of São Paulo's Institute of Chemistry, notes that this is the first time scientists have recorded blue emissions fro…
Animal world
Ghost snakes stop breeding after prolonged drought
Meager rainfall reduces food resources, making Connecticut female cobras harder to conceive and give birth to.
Animal world
The tiger is planted with fangs of gold
It took nearly 80 minutes for dentists to implant gold dentures for caries in the Massweiler conservation center.
Animal world
DNA testing for wild dogs suddenly discovered the rare animals on the planet
No one expected a lonely wild dog, lying alone in the corner of the garden, to be an extremely rare and endangered creature.
Animal world
Difficult question: Do fish sleep?
Most animals sometimes sleep. Sleep is important because it helps the body and brain rest.
Animal world
The 'werewolf' 100% real version: Extraordinary, aggressive, attacks both polar bears
Despite the differences in appearance but this animal still possesses the qualities worthy of the name 'werewolf', especially to mention the aggressive nature combined w…
Animal world
This is a bird known as the 'female canopy' of the animal world
In Australia there exists a bird with seductive skills