Scientists have known for decades that naval sonar had a negative influence on marine life. The sound is so loud that marine mammals will swim hundreds of miles, dive to incredible depths, or even beach themselves to escape the deafening din. Beaked whales, in particular, are prone to stranding as a result of sonar. The reason for this is explained in a new review paper … [Read more...] about We Now Understand Why Naval Sonar Causes Mass Strandings Of Whales
Perseverance Discovered Some Surprising Trash On Mars
A piece of its descent module was discovered far from the landing site, with no explanation as to how it got there. Humanity seems to have a habit of leaving rubbish behind wherever we go. Garbage may be found all the way from the Mariana Trench to the Himalayas. As NASA's Perseverance is demonstrating, other worlds are obviously not immune to this. The rover has captured a … [Read more...] about Perseverance Discovered Some Surprising Trash On Mars
A Prehistoric Frog Tragedy Could Have Caused An Ancient Amphibian “Death Ditch”
8,000 old toad and frog bones discovered in a ditch during an excavation along the route of a new road near Cambridge, UK, have scientists confused. Between 2016 and 2018, the bones were discovered in a 14-meter-long [6-foot] ditch during excavations. They were discovered in the Middle and Late Iron Ages by an Iron Age roundhouse. The scientists had to dig through a meter of … [Read more...] about A Prehistoric Frog Tragedy Could Have Caused An Ancient Amphibian “Death Ditch”
In “Revenge,” Monkeys Massacre “200 Puppies” After Dogs Allegedly Kill An Infant Monkey
Over 200 puppies were allegedly slaughtered in the Indian town of Lavool in "revenge" killings after the dogs allegedly killed an infant monkey. Two simians were discovered in the village grabbing the puppies and transporting them to high spots where they would starve or fall to their deaths. According to India's ANI news, the offenders have subsequently been apprehended and … [Read more...] about In “Revenge,” Monkeys Massacre “200 Puppies” After Dogs Allegedly Kill An Infant Monkey
Strange Video Depicts A Swarm Of Octopuses Crawling Out Of The Sea And Invading A Beach
Hundreds of Octopuses crept out of the sea onto a Welsh beach in an incredibly rare marine phenomenon. "Approximately 25 of these animals were observed crawling out of the sea at night here in New Quay on Friday," says Brett Stones, who recorded the footage and offers local dolphin-watching tours. Stones claimed he assisted in collecting the creatures and returning them to the … [Read more...] about Strange Video Depicts A Swarm Of Octopuses Crawling Out Of The Sea And Invading A Beach