In the realms of scientific inquiries, the world over we are witnessing breakthroughs every now and then. However, there is one aspect that is not fully appreciated. It is the glimpse it casts into the future of our planet. It has some degree of both hope and fear about what exactly awaits us. The latest...
Researchers have long documented human-like behaviors in animals. For instance, dolphins are known to play games with each other, and elephants mourn and bury their diseased brethren. But aside from sharing moods like playfulness and sadness, some animals display ingenuity that’s typically attributed only to people. In this case, a new study in the journal...
The relentless search for a habitable planet beyond our solar system might have taken a significant leap forward. Researchers have discovered a planet with a higher habitability rating than Earth, sparking excitement about the possibility of finding a second home for humanity. New Index Revealed to Identify Potentially Habitable Planets Scientists have developed a new...
Scientists have found the universe’s largest water reserve, but it’s not on Earth. It’s said to be floating in space. There is a huge body of water in space that has been found by two science teams. It is said to be 12 billion years old. The body of water is much bigger than all...
Unless you were living under a rock, you probably already know that on April 8, 2024, a complete eclipse swept across parts of North America. Unlike the eclipse in 2017, this one occurred at the same time as the sun maximum. It was a spectacular show for those who were in the path of totality....
Get to know the special glow-in-the-dark flower this spring. The soft glow of these genetically modified petunias fills your garden. When you see a Firefly Petunia for the first time, you might think you’ve fallen down a rabbit hole into Wonderland. But these flowers really do glow in the dark. Scientists, including Karen Sarkisyan, a...
If the “Pods are Plastic Bill,” a new law, wins support, it will replace laundry and detergent pods with sheets in New York City, the New York Post reports. The plan, which was put up by City Councilman James Gennaro, aims to outlaw the sale of certain washing products beginning in January 2026 if they...
American home gardeners are browsing seed catalogs and choosing their favorite heirlooms when they discover a new seed: a concord grape-colored tomato with plum-colored flesh. It seems alien, possibly Photoshopped. It’s not. Norfolk Plant Sciences spent 20 years hacking snapdragon flower color genes into this nightshade to make it purple. The genes produce pigment and...
Many people find flip flops easy, affordable, and even stylish. Just slip into them and you’re flip flopping your way to the store, friend’s house, beach, or wherever you need to get to. However, there are problems that come with the abrupt change from well-supported feet to open-toed flip flops, and if you already have...
Our planet is a strange and wondrous place full of amazingly beautiful scenery all across it. There’s still so much to be discovered in the world, however, so sometimes when we see these incredible natural phenomenon we find it hard to believe they’re real. Natural Phenomenon That Look Like They Couldn’t Be Real Especially since...
For fifty years, Raju endured various forms of abuse and lived in chains 24/7. When he became aware of his rescue, the elephant couldn’t contain his emotions and began to weep. Can you imagine what it would be like to live in confinement day in and day out, endure painful shackles around your feet, and...
Over the course of his lifetime, Stephen Hawking became known as one of the greatest minds to grace our planet. He said a lot of prolific things over the years, however, his final book Brief Answers to the Big Questions released in 2018 has even more gems. This book is Stephen Hawking’s last warning to...
