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In 2016, scientists identified the globe skimmer as the world's longest-distance insect flyer. Years later, it reshaped our understanding of insect migrationResearchers from Rutgers University have uncovered genetic evidence demonstrating that dragonflies embark on remarkable long-distance migra...
The story of Kazakhstan's lost Turan tigers: Hunted to extinction, now making a comeback after 70 yearsTigers are returning to Kazakhstan's wilderness after a 70-year absence. An adult female Amur tiger named Umit was released into the Ile-Ba...
A Western diet could be feeding colon cancer through gut bacteria, new study revealsNew research reveals Western diets promote colon cancer through gut bacteria. These microbes convert bile acids into compounds that fuel tu...
Researchers in Japan uncover what helps the brain stay motivated when life gets harderBrain motivation: Researchers identified orexin neurons as key to sustained motivation during demanding tasks. These brain cells help maint...
What was so special about Wrangel and St. Paul islands, where Woolly Mammoths survived until their extinction? Scientists revealed the answer two decades agoFor years, scientists believed the last woolly mammoths disappeared because inbreeding and genetic decline made survival impossible. A land...
A 2026 study is challenging researchers established thought on origin of humankind traces back to 539 million years ago. Here's howNearly all of the animal life on Earth now have similar features on left and right sides, as well as a head and an anus. Before the fossils...
- Iran says "waiting to see" if Ukraine backs claim over Caspian Sea strike
Iran awaits Ukraine's concrete actions to support its claim of an unintentional drone strike. Iranian officials possess evidence contradict...
In 2005, scientists revealed how ships helped Moon Jellyfish conquer the world's seas and threaten ecosystems around the planetScientists have reported a concerning invasion of alien moon jellyfish across various marine ecosystems. These jellyfish hitch rides on shi...
200 years ago one of Earth's oldest plant chemicals was isolated but researchers now find ways to make new potential medicines with two poisonous flowersScientists have uncovered how two famously poisonous plants produce complex chemicals that could one day contribute to new medicines. Resea...
Ancient Egyptian crocodile mummies reveal surprising secret about a lost species worshipped over 2,000 years agoAncient crocodile mummies from Kom Ombo are revealing new secrets about Egyptian religion. DNA analysis identified a forgotten species, the...
Nancy Guthrie case hits six months with no breakthrough as probe centers on DNA evidence; expert’s new claim surfacesNancy Guthrie's disappearance remains unsolved after six months, with new DNA evidence proving complex. Genetic genealogist CeCe Moore expr...
In 2008, Michigan arborist David Milarch began cloning ancient coast redwoods from old stumps, preserving genetics nearly erased by loggingDavid Milarch clones ancient redwood stumps, preserving vital genetic material. These cuttings grow into saplings through micropropagation ...
India's tiger population doubles, but human-wildlife conflict rises alongsideRajasthan's tiger population has increased to 149 across five reserves this year. Ranthambore houses the largest population, with 72 tigers...
Korean proverb of the day: ‘To catch a tiger’s cub, you must enter the tiger’s den’ — Meaning and life lesson explainedGreat achievements require courage and a willingness to face uncertainty. Meaningful rewards often come after stepping into unfamiliar terr...
Ukraine says wants to avoid 'escalation' with IranUkraine and Iran's foreign ministers spoke by phone on Tuesday regarding an attack. Kyiv stated its goal is to avoid unnecessary escalation...
Iran will never reach understanding with US, deputy parliament speaker saysIran's Deputy Parliament Speaker Hamidreza Haji Babaei stated no understanding with America is possible. He emphasized the Strait of Hormuz...
In 2024, researchers challenged a decades-old theory about the extinction of woolly mammoths that they didn't die out the way we thoughtScientists now believe a sudden event caused the extinction of the last woolly mammoths. These mammoths became isolated on Wrangel Island a...
Why some smokers don't develop lung cancer, while non-smokers do: New study reveals direct evidenceNew research reveals how inherited genetics impact DNA damage from exposures. This study provides direct evidence explaining why cancer ris...
How Australia’s Brown Tree snakes reached Guam after World War II and left biologists baffled by the invasionBrown tree snakes, an invasive species on Guam, have baffled biologists for years. Their population is believed to have started with only a...
Iran accuses Ukraine of deadly attack on ship in Caspian SeaIran accused Ukraine of attacking a merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea. One sailor died and another was injured in the Saturday morning inc...