Articles for author: Andrew Alpin

Pack Dynamics Get a City Makeover

Illinois Coyotes Adapt to Cities

Andrew Alpin

The urban landscape of Illinois has become an unlikely home to one of North America’s most able predators. When most people picture wildlife in major metropolitan areas, they think of pigeons, squirrels, or maybe the occasional raccoon. But something fascinating has been unfolding right under our noses in places like Chicago – thousands of coyotes ...

New Species of Deep Sea Shark Discovered off Western Australia

Andrew Alpin

The deep sea continues to surprise us. In a striking reminder that the ocean still holds many secrets, researchers off Western Australia have formally described two entirely new species: a lanternshark and a porcelain crab. These discoveries stem from a 2022 CSIRO-led marine expedition aboard RV Investigator and represent yet another chapter in the ongoing ...

12 Things You Did Not Know About The White Phantom, The Arctic Wolf

12 Things You Did Not Know About The White Phantom, The Arctic Wolf

Andrew Alpin

Living in one of Earth’s most unforgiving environments, the Arctic wolf has earned its nickname as the “White Phantom” through its ghostly appearance and remarkable survival abilities. These incredible predators navigate a world where temperatures plummet to bone-chilling extremes and darkness reigns for months at a time. Yet somehow, they’ve not only survived but thrived ...

The Science Behind the Magic

Yellowstone Wolves Change Rivers Again

Andrew Alpin

Picture this: a pack of wolves returns to a barren landscape and within just twenty years, entire rivers start meandering differently. Sound like something out of a fairy tale? Well, it’s actually happening right now in Yellowstone National Park, and scientists are still scratching their heads at just how dramatically nature can rewrite itself when ...

Dragon: The Magnificent Powerhouse's Success Year

What Your Chinese Zodiac Animal Says About Your Next Year

Andrew Alpin

Ever wonder if the ancient art of Chinese astrology holds clues to what’s coming your way this year? With over two thousand years of wisdom behind it, the Chinese zodiac isn’t just about cute animal symbols – it’s a sophisticated system that connects celestial movements to earthly life. 2026 is the Year of the Fire ...

The Science Behind Metal Farming

The Tree That Bleeds Metal

Andrew Alpin

In the lush rainforests of Southeast Asia, scientists have uncovered something that sounds like science fiction. Deep in the jungles of Indonesia, Malaysia, and New Caledonia, there are trees that literally “bleed” when cut. Their sap runs not red, but a striking blue-green, packed with so much nickel that it’s more concentrated than many industrial ...

3 Zodiac Signs Are Having The Best Valentine’s Day 2026

3 Zodiac Signs Primed for Profound Romance on Valentine’s Day 2026

Andrew Alpin

Venus in Pisces Fuels Unmatched Romantic Energy (Image Credits: Unsplash) Venus’s exalted position in Pisces sets the stage for profound romantic opportunities as Valentine’s Day 2026 unfolds tomorrow.[1] Venus in Pisces Fuels Unmatched Romantic Energy Planetary alignments favor deep emotional bonds this year. Venus thrives in Pisces, amplifying love’s mystical side. Astrologers highlight this transit ...

15 Unique Animals with Ninja Like Superpowers

Andrew Alpin

Imagine owning a pet with ninja powers, now that would be pretty amazing but what if the world was suddenly hijacked by animals that turned out like the teenage mutant ninja turtles or super dog? Wouldn’t that creep you out? But believe it or not, there are several animals in the world that have been ...

Primates Display Sophisticated Social Justice

11 Animal Behaviors That Prove Nature Has Its Own Science of Emotions

Andrew Alpin

When we think about emotions, we typically imagine them as uniquely human experiences. Yet across the animal kingdom, from the smallest mouse to the largest whale, creatures display complex emotional behaviors that challenge our understanding of what it means to feel. Recent surveys of animal behavior researchers show that an overwhelming majority ascribe emotions to ...

Solar panels and wind turbine in a snowy landscape, showcasing renewable energy sources.

World’s Largest Solar-Battery Storage Project Now Approved in Fresno, California

Andrew Alpin

In a bold leap toward a zero-carbon future, California is poised to host the world’s largest integrated solar and battery storage project in Fresno County. Named the Darden Clean Energy Project (DCEP), this initiative has just been greenlit under the state’s accelerated permitting scheme. Once operational, it promises to be a game changer—not just in ...