Oceanography
The Mystery of Pompeii Worms - The Bizarre Creature That Even Lava Can't Kill!
How did Pompeii worms withstand the high temperatures of volcanoes? Scientists have conducted studies to try to unravel this mystery.
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Archeology
Did Scandinavians use boats made of animal skins 5,000 years ago?
Ancient Scandinavians may have used boats made from animal skins for fishing, hunting and transporting trade goods, a new study suggests.
Archeology
Strange 9,000-year-old rock art of swimmers in what is now the Sahara desert
Thousands of years ago, the Sahara Desert was not a dry, sandy land but a lush green oasis.
Animal world
The rarest animal on the planet, there are only 2 individuals left in the world
This animal is extremely rare, there are only two individuals left in the world and scientists are trying to save this species from extinction.
Animal world
Animals only found in Vietnam: Among the world's most evolved, unique mating methods
This animal was included in the list of 10 strangest discoveries in the world by National Geographic in 2012.
Animal world
This extremely rare dolphin is actually on the verge of extinction, with less than 10 left in the world.
The tragedy of this dolphin species - like many others - comes from humans.
Animal world
Tiny elephant shrew discovered after 50 years of disappearance
Scientists have found tiny Somali elephant shrews in Djibouti, more than 50 years after the species was thought to have disappeared.
Animal world
How rare are albino crocodiles?
Albino crocodiles are considered extremely rare and scientists estimate there are only about 100 to 200 albino crocodiles in the world.
Animal world
Can animals heal themselves?
Explore the self-medicating abilities of animals, from chimpanzees eating bitter leaves to caterpillars foraging for poisonous plants. Could these behaviors hold the sec…
Environment
What does Chernobyl look like after people left due to the nuclear disaster?
Some animals are constantly reproducing, others are forced to evolve…
Flu epidemic
Australia fears H5N1 flu strain could cause extinction of native species
On August 6, Australian Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek warned that an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza strain in the countr…
Flu epidemic
US records case of bird flu not transmitted through animals
NBC News quoted the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as saying that it had recorded a new case of bird flu with no contact with poultry or livestock i…
Computer science
Have you ever wondered how to ask Google what a lion sounds like?
Google has quietly added the sounds of some popular animals to its search engine. Here's how to enable it.
Animal world
Canadian super pigs may invade the US
New research by scientists shows that super feral pigs in Canada have a high possibility of spreading into South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota, causing bi…
Animal world
How did the fish sent into space by China adapt?
Four zebrafish are doing well after nearly a month in space on China's Tiangong space station, but they are showing signs of disorientation.