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A river otter attacked a mother and toddler at a Washington marina. Their family just got a $350,000 settlementA river otter attacked a toddler at Bremerton Marina in Washington in September 2024, dragging the child into the water before biting his m...
10-year-old Japanese boy finds butterflies he raised from caterpillars remember him; his curiosity leads to a surprising discovery about how insect memory works10-year-old Japanese boy Jo Nagai noticed that the swallowtail butterflies he raised from caterpillars kept flying back to him after releas...
In 1993, Russia unfolded a 20-meter mirror in orbit and swept a five-kilometer patch of artificial moonlight across EuropeRussia's ambitious Znamya project aimed to channel sunlight to Earth via mirrors in orbit. In a remarkable demonstration in 1993, the Znamy...
Psychology says people who are scared of cockroaches, bugs or house lizard aren't weak: What this behavior means, the psychology behind it, and what studies explainPsychology says people who are scared of cockroaches, bugs or house lizard aren't always reacting without reason. Psychology explains that ...
Scientists just discovered giraffes can do something surprisingly close to simple MathGiraffe intelligence research is changing how the world views animal cognition. A new scientific discovery shows that giraffes may possess ...
Deadly Powassan virus tick transmits in as little as 15 minutes: Check symptoms of Powassan virus, causes, location in US, treatment and prevention explainedPowassan Virus Tick cases: Tick-borne Powassan virus, a rare but dangerous illness, is seeing a surge in US cases, reaching record levels. ...
Octopuses just passed a mirror challenge few expected; scientists found they could use reflections to locate hidden prey in 73% of trialsIn a groundbreaking discovery, octopuses have demonstrated an ability previously thought exclusive to vertebrates: using mirrors for naviga...
Scientists just found that honey bees follow their own personal flight paths, and in a German farm landscape, some repeated the same route within centimeters because landmarks like trees seem to keep them locked on courseHoneybees exhibit human-like commuting habits, flying the same routes daily. Researchers observed bees maintaining precise flight paths, ev...
These Birds Solve Problems in Ways Scientists Didn’t ExpectCorvids, including crows and ravens, exhibit exceptional intelligence and problem-solving skills comparable to mammals. Their complex socia...
NYT Mini Crossword Hints Today, July 1, 2025: Answers to solve the puzzleThe New York Times Mini Crossword for July 1, 2025, offered quick clues and short answers. The puzzle tested players' speed and word associ...
Ottawa residents warned as mosquitoes arrive early, what you can do nowOttawa is experiencing an early mosquito season due to a warm, wet spring, with larvae appearing in mid-April. Experts advise residents to ...
9 health benefits of growing rosemary in your gardenRosemary is an aromatic and versatile herb that has been valued for centuries for its culinary, medicinal, and ornamental properties. Here ...
‘Pinocchio’ trailer out, Guillermo del Toro creates his first stop-motion feature based on the classicCate Blanchett, Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton, Ewan McGregor, John Turturro, and "Stranger Things" breakout Finn Wolfhard feature in the N...
Chefs and researchers incorporate insects, protein powerhouses into mainstream dietThe UN has been making a case for using insects as food for a very long time, with the Food and Agriculture Organisation working on the top...
- Ants use sun, memories for 'backward' walk home
London, Jan 22 (IANS) Ants, which are famed for their highly developed work ethic, use the sun and memories of their surroundings to find t...
Rats, cockroaches are wired with GPS!The researchers recorded cell activities in an area of the brain called the central complex while roaches were restrained in a tube.
- Are bees getting hooked on pesticides?
Like nicotine for humans, certain pesticides seem to hold an addictive attraction for bees, which seek out tainted food even if it may be b...
Toxic nectar affects behaviour of insect pollinatorsNatural toxins in nectar and pollen can poison insects and affect their memory, behaviour and reproductive success, researchers have found.
- Tips for an island vacation
Fashion designer and travel enthusiast Nachiket Barve loves the waters. He shares some useful tips that one should remember while heading f...
The God of tiny thingsGod does not necessarily have to be an anthropocentric ultra superior image of man.