Hermit Crabs Are Increasingly Using Plastic Trash As Homes
Most crabs have strong exoskeletons to protect them from predators. However, hermit crabs are born with soft bodies. They have usually lived inside sea shells or old snai...
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Orcas "Attacking" Boats Are Just Bored Teenagers Having Fun
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are the largest members of the dolphin family. The mammals hunt in pods of up to 40 individuals. They are known for their coordinated...
National Donut Day: A Sweet Celebration With A Rich History
Looking for an excuse to eat a donut? Then, you will be thrilled to know that June 7, 2024, is National Donut Day. This makes it your civic duty to indulge in the fried t...
The Las Vegas Sphere Is Revolutionizing Entertainment
Entertainers have readily adapted to new technologies and audience preferences. However, the physical spaces where they perform have largely remained static. Now, Sphere,...
Entertainers have readily adapted to new technologies and audience preferences. However, the physical spaces where they perform have largely remained static. Now, Sphere,...
Dr. Catherine Wu Wants To Make Personalized Cancer Vaccines A Reality
Scientists have found cures for many types of diseases. However, a guaranteed way to fight cancer has proved elusive. That is because every person's cancer is based on th...
Scientists have found cures for many types of diseases. However, a guaranteed way to fight cancer has proved elusive. That is because every person's cancer is based on th...
Japan's N-Ark Aspires To Build A Floating City To Combat Rising Sea Levels
Rising sea levels, fueled by global warming, are escalating at an alarming rate, putting coastal communities worldwide at risk. By 2050, experts predict that nearly 300 m...
One-Cent Postage Stamp Expected To Sell For Millions At Auction
Acquiring an old postage stamp for millions of dollars might seem extravagant. But the 1868 Benjamin Franklin Z Grill is no ordinary stamp. It is one of only two of its k...
NASA's X-59 Aircraft Aims To Revolutionize Supersonic Flight
NASA's X-59 aircraft, unveiled in January 2024, hopes to change the way we travel. The innovative plane is designed to fly at supersonic speeds without producing the char...
This Armored Ancestor Of Modern Crocodiles Roamed Earth Over 200 Million Years Ago
Researchers from the University of Texas (UT) Austin recently announced the discovery of a new aetosaur species. These prehistoric relatives of modern crocodiles, which r...
Researchers from the University of Texas (UT) Austin recently announced the discovery of a new aetosaur species. These prehistoric relatives of modern crocodiles, which r...
Miniature Poodle Crowned Best In Show At Westminster Dog Show
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is America's oldest and most prestigious dog show. This year's event marked the contest's 148th year. It was held at the USTA Billie...
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is America's oldest and most prestigious dog show. This year's event marked the contest's 148th year. It was held at the USTA Billie...
Celebrating Memorial Day
Memorial Day is celebrated annually on the last Monday of May. The federal holiday, which will be marked on May 27, 2024, honors all military personnel who died while ser...
"Zombie" Wildfires Force Thousands To Evacuate In Western Canada
Canada is no stranger to wildfires. However, the 2023 wildfire season was the worst on record. Over 6,500 blazes scorched more than 48 million acres of forest across Cana...
Your Next Outfit Could Be Made With Human Hair
As the fashion industry confronts sustainability and environmental challenges, designers are exploring innovative ways to reduce waste and minimize their ecological footp...