In Romania’s Țarcu Mountains, the reintroducing of 170 European Bison is showing promise as a natural solution to climate change. These herbivores, once nearly extinct, are now playing a pivotal role in capturing CO2. Thus potentially offsetting emissions equivalent to 43,000 US cars annually. Rewilding the Bison The European Bison, wiped out from Romania over ...
Great white sharks, known for their formidable presence in the ocean, have a story that stretches back hundreds of thousands of years. Recent studies have revealed that these apex predators are not a single, unified population but are instead divided into three distinct groups. This discovery has profound implications for their conservation and our understanding ...
In the harsh landscapes of Yellowstone, new discoveries challenge what we know about life on Earth. Scientists have uncovered methane-producing microbes in the park’s hot springs. These microbes, different from any known before, shed light on a new branch of life’s family tree. Their discovery opens a door to understanding methane’s role in Earth’s carbon ...
The history of the Earth is filled with mysteries, some of which connect seemingly unrelated events. The extinction of the dinosaurs, a cataclysmic event 66 million years ago, is one such moment. But what if this event set the stage for something as unexpected as the spread of grape vines? Recent discoveries hint at such ...
In Mississippi, a fossil hunter named Eddie Templeton made a remarkable discovery. He unearthed part of an Ice Age elephant tusk. The fossil was in excellent condition, a rare find in the state. The discovery sparked excitement among scientists and historians. They rushed to protect it from the Mississippi sun, which could damage the fossil. ...
The study of animal consciousness is evolving. For years, scientists have explored consciousness in mammals and birds. Now, they are turning their attention to insects. This shift in focus is challenging long-held beliefs. The question is whether these small creatures possess consciousness, even in a form different from ours. The implications of this research are ...
Haida Gwaii, a remote archipelago off Canada’s Pacific coast and home to the Indigenous Haida people, faces a severe ecological threat due to invasive species. Once filled with the sounds of orange-billed oystercatchers, the islands now contend with the overwhelming spread of non-native animals, particularly rats, European green crabs, and blacktail deer. The Haida are ...
It is almost impossible to imagine that scientists can discover even more species – and even ones that lived in ancient times! Imagine a world where ancient dinosaurs still roam, mysterious snakes slither in hidden corners, and elusive big cats reappear in places they haven’t been seen for years. Scientists have been busy uncovering incredible ...
The ocean is far from silent, and the noise pollution caused by human activity is becoming a hidden menace beneath the waves. From seismic surveys blasting through the water to sonar systems disrupting marine communication, the sounds we can’t hear are having devastating effects on sea life. Creatures like narwhals and giant squids face injury, ...
Sharks have long been surrounded by myths that paint them as invincible creatures. Supposedly impervious to the challenges that plague other species. One such misconception is the belief that sharks are immune to disease. While it’s true that they have impressive immune system, the reality is more nuanced. Sharks (like all living organisms) can fall ...
Maria Faith Saligumba
Maria Faith Saligumba
