A dog breeder who was assisting in the delivery of dachshund puppies was surprised when one of them arrived with the amniotic sac still completely intact. The jelly bean puppy was helped out of his case after some quick photos were taken that show what puppies look like inside the womb. During mammalian gestation, developing young are encased within a fluid-filled amniotic … [Read more...] about Amazing Photos Show A Puppy Named “Jelly Bean” Being Born While Still Inside Its Amniotic Sac
An International Team Confirms the Source of Waxy Substances Found on Beaches
Rare rock-like clumps have long washed up on beaches around the world. The waxy substance known as ambergris is prized for its use in the perfume industry and sought after on black markets for its alleged medicinal properties. An international team of scientists has now confirmed the icky origins of these intriguing lumps through DNA analysis. This one might require you to … [Read more...] about An International Team Confirms the Source of Waxy Substances Found on Beaches
Yellowstone Bison Viral Footage Demonstrates Why We Should Respect Wildlife
A new viral video shot in Yellowstone National Park serves as a stark reminder of why we should respect wildlife, especially 1,000-kilogram bison, when visiting their habitat. The video, shot by onlooker Hayley Dayton, shows a large male bison charging a small girl and tossing her high into the air, agitated by the presence of over 50 tourists invading his personal … [Read more...] about Yellowstone Bison Viral Footage Demonstrates Why We Should Respect Wildlife
More Evidence That Our Universe Model Is Broken
We rely on models to understand the universe, and these models are constantly being refined in response to new observations and theories. In recent years, it has become clear that the way we see the universe, the Standard Model of Cosmology, is no longer matching up with observations, resulting in a complex yet fascinating problem. The problem is summarized by a single … [Read more...] about More Evidence That Our Universe Model Is Broken
Experts Say The Mysterious Fireballs That Fell on Chile Were Not Meteorites
Last week, strange fireballs that were flying across the sky crashed in Chile, igniting the nation's curiosity as well as the earth. It is still unknown what they were and where they originated, as a preliminary analysis has just ruled out the obvious candidate: meteorites. Witnesses claimed to have seen blazing fireballs light up the sky over Chiloé Island, which is part of … [Read more...] about Experts Say The Mysterious Fireballs That Fell on Chile Were Not Meteorites