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Animal world
Top 10 Unbelievable Ways Animals Survive in Dangerous Environments
The natural world is full of competition and harsh climates, and to survive many animals have had to adapt in surprising ways.
Discover science
Exciting past reflected in tarot cards that 'prophesy' the future
As Helen Farley writes in 'A Cultural History of Tarot', 'the tarot has evolved and adapted within the cultural currents of different times'.
Animal world
Polar bears struggle with climate change
Amid climate change and shrinking habitats, polar bears are struggling to adapt to new conditions.
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.
Animal world
Small primates in South Africa struggle to adapt to climate change
Research on primates suggests that smaller species may face more challenges as the climate continues to change.
Biology
NASA is worried about mutant bacteria in the Space Station spreading to Earth
Will Earth soon be invaded by a super drug-resistant mutant bacteria from the International Space Station (ISS), like in science fiction movies?
Environment
Lessons from ancient farmers in adapting to climate change
Through archaeological discoveries around the world, scientists have found that ancient farming methods helped civilizations overcome difficult times caused by unpredict…
Scientific works
When fireflies wait forever but night never comes: Light pollution is slowly killing the planet
While many species of fireflies have adapted quite well to light pollution, some of their other relatives are struggling to reproduce and are in serious danger.
Archeology
Find out the secret of dinosaurs to rule all species
Dinosaurs were able to take over the planet and dominate all species thanks to this special ability that gave them an advantage.
Oceanography
Extremely rare footage of fish living at a record depth of 6,100m under the sea floor
Camera traps have captured several fish species that have adapted to a record depth of more than 6,100 meters on the ocean floor in waters off Australia.
Animal world
The mystery of the strange South American fish that lives without water
Unlike fish, the lungfish's bladder has evolved to the point where it can adapt itself like the lungs of terrestrial animals, allowing it to take oxygen directly from th…
Animal world
How do cave fish survive in an oxygen-deficient environment?
For thousands of years, cave fishes have continuously evolved and adapted in a dark underground world that is as obvious as having no eyes and pale colors.
Biology
Climate change helps the 'empire' of cockroaches grow and evolve more and more terrifying
Climate change is a threat to many living things, from humans to animals, plants and insects, but cockroaches are an exception.
Animal world
Meteors made dinosaurs extinct, why are crocodiles still alive?
The reason comes from the amazing ability of crocodiles to adapt and fast.