In the realm of intelligence, the conventional notion dictates that complex brains or sizable heads are prerequisites for learning. However, a recent discovery challenges this paradigm as scientists unveil the remarkable learning abilities of an animal devoid of both a head and a brain – the brittle star. This enigmatic creature, with its five arms and bundle of nerves, has … [Read more...] about This Animal Has No Head Or Brain But Can Still Learn
Cat named ‘Gumby’ born with severely deformed legs doesn’t let anything hold him back — now he has a new home
All shelter animals deserve a loving home, even if they look a little different. Animals with differences and disabilities need families who will love them just the way they are. That was the case for Gumby, a shelter cat born with severely deformed back legs who was recently placed up for adoption — and now has a loving new home. The Massachusetts Society for the … [Read more...] about Cat named ‘Gumby’ born with severely deformed legs doesn’t let anything hold him back — now he has a new home
Scientists discover shocking tactic that would solve food scarcity for millions: ‘Enough food to feed 19 million people’
In a year that witnessed the legalization of psilocybin mushrooms in Oregon and the cinematic enchantment of Toad and the Mushroom Kingdom in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," an even more extraordinary mushroom-related breakthrough has emerged - mycoforestry. This innovative practice has the potential not only to provide sustenance for millions but also to alleviate environmental … [Read more...] about Scientists discover shocking tactic that would solve food scarcity for millions: ‘Enough food to feed 19 million people’
The Curious Case of Silent Bees During Eclipses
Many people have noticed that bees seem to become strangely quiet during a solar eclipse. In fact, a study published in the journal Current Biology found that bees stop buzzing altogether during the darkest moments of an eclipse. The study's authors, led by Dr. Lars Chittka from Queen Mary University of London, used tiny microphones to record the buzzing of bees in several … [Read more...] about The Curious Case of Silent Bees During Eclipses
The Windshield Phenomenon: A Disturbing Decline in Insect Populations
If you're old enough, you may recall the days when car windshields were adorned with splattered insects after a drive. Fast forward to today, and the Windshield Phenomenon is a stark reality, with a 20-year study revealing an 80% decline in insect numbers on Danish roads from 1997 to 2017. What began as a meme among drivers in the early 2000s turned out to have real and … [Read more...] about The Windshield Phenomenon: A Disturbing Decline in Insect Populations