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Tears the animals with Down syndrome
Animal world

Tears the animals with Down syndrome

Having Down syndrome, these animals are physically and intellectually disabled, unable to keep up with their fellow humans and often die early.

December 16, 2018
Extraordinary sleeping habits in animals
Animal world

Extraordinary sleeping habits in animals

Scientists have conducted sleep studies of different animals in an attempt to compare and find ways to treat sleep disorders in humans.

December 16, 2018
Albino gorilla is a product of incest
Animal world

Albino gorilla is a product of incest

The only gorilla that has ever been turned around in the world was born due to the incestuous marriage between its parents, according to a new study.

December 16, 2018
Tigers in Indonesia have serious illness
Animal world

Tigers in Indonesia have serious illness

A Sumatra tiger named Melani suffered from undiagnosed gastrointestinal disorders in the last 5 years. Its weight falls from 75kg to less than 60kg.

December 16, 2018
Mice are stressed by longer days
Animal world

Mice are stressed by longer days

In the winter, shorter days make us restricted to natural light exposure and make us sleep more than usual, irritable and anxious. But for mice it is the opposite.

December 16, 2018
Fish: Insomnia study specimen
Animal world

Fish: Insomnia study specimen

A recent study has shown that zebrafish may suffer from insomnia, especially when scientists tamper with their genes. This will be a cheap, healthy model for studying sl…

December 16, 2018
We are polluted light
Environment

We are polluted light

The countries most heavily influenced by artificial lighting include Singapore, Kuwait and Qatar. Countries like Chad, Central African Republic and Madagascar are less a…

December 16, 2018
Threat from ultra-fine dust
Environment

Threat from ultra-fine dust

Ultra-fine dust not only causes climate instability but also affects people's psychology, causing anxiety, according to the latest research published.

December 16, 2018