As the earth warms, ice melts, and it occasionally gives up things we'd rather it didn't. A study of ice from a nearly 15,000-year-old Tibetan glacier suggests that it may contain a variety of viruses that have never been seen before. The viruses discovered thus far are unlikely to infect people, let alone endanger our health, but we don't know what else is out there. "These … [Read more...] about Viruses Discovered in 15,000-Year-Old Tibetan Glacier Ice Are Unlike Anything Seen Before
A 180-Kilometer-Long Meadow Of Self-Cloning Seagrass Is The World’s Largest Plant
According to experts from The University of Western Australia (UWA) and Flinders University, an Australian seagrass clone has gained the title of "world's biggest plant," despite being 4,500 years old and spanning only 180 kilometers (112 miles). The finding happened by chance when researchers were looking at how many plants were in a seagrass meadow in Shark Bay and were … [Read more...] about A 180-Kilometer-Long Meadow Of Self-Cloning Seagrass Is The World’s Largest Plant
Humans Lived In a Cave Famous For Its Paintings For 50,000 Years
It's hardly surprise that Cueva de Ardales, one of Europe's richest rock art sites, contains so many paintings — the residents had plenty of time to practice. According to recent findings, the southern Spanish cave provided a safe haven for Neanderthals and modern people for at least 50,000 years. Previous research on the paint on the walls of Cueva de Ardales dates it to … [Read more...] about Humans Lived In a Cave Famous For Its Paintings For 50,000 Years
Bumblebees Had a “Great Day” When a Californian Court Rules That They are Fish
A Californian court has determined that bees are fish, which has been termed as a "wonderful day" for the state's bees. As the judges of California's Third District Court of Appeal acknowledged in their opinion, bees are not fish scientifically. A Bee Movie/Finding Nemo crossover is unlikely to happen anytime soon. However, the court ruled that bumble bees are invertebrates … [Read more...] about Bumblebees Had a “Great Day” When a Californian Court Rules That They are Fish
Mountain Lion Walks Inside a High School In California and Cuddles Up Behind a Desk
Officials are seeking to find a means to remove the animal since it has refused to leave its hiding area. A mountain lion was discovered curled up under a desk in a California high school classroom. According to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, the juvenile lion was spotted by personnel at Pescadero High School as they were preparing to open on Wednesday … [Read more...] about Mountain Lion Walks Inside a High School In California and Cuddles Up Behind a Desk