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A new study by animal psychologists at Auburn University (USA) has revealed that a pet dog’s reaction to television shows is linked to specific personality traits. To explore this connection…
In a June report, over 60 climate scientists from around the world warned that if current carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions continue at their current pace, humanity will cross the critical…
Some cat breeds don’t mind swimming at all. For instance, the Turkish Van and Maine Coon literally adore water. However, many cat owners have found that the stereotype of their…
The waters of Antarctica are becoming saltier, leading to the deterioration of its sea ice. Scientists are still unsure why salinity levels in the Southern Ocean have risen, but the…
Philosophers have spent thousands of years debating whether animals have feelings. When it comes to birds and mammals, as previously established, they can boast a wide range of emotions. However,…
The famous Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona is a world-renowned tourist destination and one of the iconic symbols of the United States. Despite its popularity, the history of…
Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) typically descend from trees to the ground for about 10 minutes at a time, but this brief period is linked to two-thirds of their recorded deaths. This…
A team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by Pablo Moreno Yeager, has issued a warning: the melting of glaciers could intensify volcanic activity in Antarctica, North America,…
During their research, a team of scientists led by Tatiana Feirborn, a postdoctoral researcher at the National Institutes of Health, collected DNA samples from both modern and ancient dogs whose…
According to scientists, the distinctive buzz of bees may soon become a rarity as climate change reduces the frequency and pitch of these insects’ wing vibrations. Due to abnormally high…
Researchers have reported that in the coming weeks, the Earth will rotate faster, affecting the length of some days. Unbeknownst to us, July 9 was also a shorter day. The…
The world’s most powerful network of radio telescopes, ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter Array), located at an altitude of 5,104 meters in the Atacama Desert of Chile, has temporarily halted operations…
Pilots and passengers, brace yourselves: climate change is set to make air travel an even tougher challenge. Researchers assert that turbulence will become more intense. Professors Lance Leslie and Milton…
Researchers from Swansea University and the University of Southampton (UK) have reported that beneath Ethiopia, at the Afar Triple Junction where three tectonic plates converge, molten magma is pushing up…
European countries have declared a state of emergency due to the threat of wildfires and health risks as an unprecedented heatwave sweeps across the continent. Meanwhile, climatologists and meteorologists have…
This is the story of Tuvalu, a small island nation scattered across the Pacific Ocean, located about 1,000 kilometers north of Fiji and just south of the equator. With a…
A new study by researchers from Canadian universities reveals that if the giant asteroid 2024 YR4 were to collide with the Moon in 2032, its fragments could head toward Earth.…
Every year, just before the winter holidays, veterinarians warn cat owners about the dangers—often deadly—that come with having a Christmas tree in the house. For veterinarians, this holiday season is…
“I am Amsterdam!” This is the official motto of the Dutch capital, boldly proclaiming the uniqueness and self-sufficiency of this city. Known as the “Venice of the North,” Amsterdam is…
In a small pond in Madison, Wisconsin, a pair of Canadian cranes (Antigone canadensis) is raising not only their own chick but also a gosling from a Canadian goose (Branta…
The Chinese customs service recently apprehended a man attempting to cross the border with dozens of live snakes hidden in his pants. The resourceful smuggler was intercepted at the Futian…
Deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean, the Nadir crater was formed around the same time as the Chicxulub crater, which was left behind by the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs…
Cats are known for their wide range of sounds used to communicate with both humans and other animals. The familiar meow, primarily directed at people, serves as a call for…
What could be more beautiful than tiny sea creatures shimmering in the dark water with every imaginable color? As the sun sets over Florida and the sky and sea turn…
Anomalocaris canadensis is one of the oldest super predators on Earth. That’s what scientists believed until they employed biomechanical modeling to explore the feeding capabilities of this Cambrian creature. It…
Researchers have uncovered some fascinating facts about the foraging behavior of honeybees and bumblebees. While honeybees tend to stick to their chosen floral patches, bumblebees prefer to explore new areas.…
A team from the University of Miami, led by marine biologist Benjamin Minch and virologist Mohammad Moniruzzaman, utilized specialized software to identify microbial genomes in marine water samples. During their…
A team of researchers from Lund University has reported that the bogong moth—an Australian species known scientifically as Agrotis infusa—navigates by the stars. Each year, these insects embark on an…
The common giant senecio is a weed often found in wastelands and along roadways. Typically, it doesn’t grow taller than 40 centimeters. However, in the mountains of East Africa, researchers…
Scientists assert that the climate crisis is negatively impacting the flavor of juniper berries, a key ingredient in gin recipes. Unstable weather conditions, which have become more likely due to…
The long history of cats living alongside humans spans over 9,000 years. In ancient times, these animals earned a reputation as skilled hunters of rodents and gradually became domesticated. For…
The icy desert of Antarctica is rapidly warming due to human-induced climate change. Meanwhile, scientists have unexpectedly discovered that penguins are allies in the fight against global warming on the…
Pinot Noir from France, Rioja Rosado from Spain, Brunello di Montalcino from Italy, and many other popular wines may soon be at risk of disappearing. The reason is predictable: global…
Scientists have learned to determine whether a volcano is preparing to erupt by observing the greenery of nearby trees. Brighter leaves indicate a potentially imminent lava release. Until now, these…
Analysis of isotopes from volcanic rock on the Hawaiian Islands has confirmed the presence of precious metals, including gold, in the Earth’s crust. A team from the University of Göttingen…
Almost all life in the ocean depends on the upper layers of water where sunlight penetrates, known as the photic zone. A new study has revealed that this narrow window…
According to experts from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego, California, the average monthly level of CO2 has surpassed 430 parts per million (ppm) for the first time.…
The rare black iceberg was first spotted off the coast of Canada by Halur Antoniussen, a fisherman aboard the trawler Saputi. He shared a photo of the mysterious iceberg on…
The cause of idiopathic cystitis in cats (IC) remains a mystery. However, researchers believe that increased anxiety in these animals is a reason to check their health. Idiopathic cystitis is…
A study from Aarhus University in Denmark has revealed that mercury pollution from a century ago, caused by coal burning and gold mining, continues to poison the pristine Arctic environment.…
There are approximately one billion pet dogs in the world. They are our beloved companions and helpers, sharing their lives with us. However, researchers emphasize that dogs remain predators, known…
An international team of scientists has proudly announced a groundbreaking discovery made during an expedition aboard the research vessel Falkor from the Schmidt Ocean Institute (USA). Near the South Sandwich…
According to estimates from American scientists, approximately one-sixth of the world’s arable land is contaminated with toxic heavy metals. Analyzing research data and the global distribution of the population, the…
It turns out that the phrase “Let’s have a drink together” might not just be popular among humans but also among primates. Recently, researchers from the University of Exeter made…
Scientists assert that domestication has made cat and dog breeds more diverse, yet surprisingly similar to one another. This has serious implications for the health of these animals. At first…
According to the annual report from the European Space Agency (ESA) on the state of the space environment, the amount of space debris is rapidly increasing. The situation is exacerbated…
The domestic cat is one of the smallest members of the Felidae family, which also includes lions, tigers, jaguars, and cougars. It is the only domesticated representative of this family.…
Almost three-quarters of the Earth is covered by oceans, giving our planet a pale blue dot appearance from space. However, Japanese researchers have presented compelling evidence suggesting that the oceans…