The rotifers were even able to reproduce after emerging from cryptobiosis. The bdelloid rotifer, a minute, multicellular animal, has shown capable of living under Siberian permafrost for at least 24,000 years. The finding has given some optimism that people may one day be placed in deep freeze and resurrected — but don't expect it anytime soon. To live in hostile … [Read more...] about Microscopic Organisms Have been Resurrected After 24,000 Years in Permafrost
According to Statistics, China Nurtured a Plant on The Moon, and it Produced Two Leaves
It marks the first time a plant has been grown on the moon. China made history in January when it landed its Chang'e-4 spacecraft on the far side of the moon. The mission was also the first to experiment with growing plants on the moon, and it transported a mini-biosphere dubbed the Lunar Micro Ecosystem to the lunar surface (LME). Except for the microgravity and cosmic … [Read more...] about According to Statistics, China Nurtured a Plant on The Moon, and it Produced Two Leaves
This Adorable Fuzzy Caterpillar Should Never Be Handled
They appear nice and cuddly, but you don't want to touch them! Puss caterpillars may appear soft and cuddly, yet their sting is more severe than that of bees, jellyfish, or even scorpions. Ouch! From Florida to North Carolina, curious young children have reported agonizing agony after coming into touch with the most toxic caterpillar in the United States. The bug, known … [Read more...] about This Adorable Fuzzy Caterpillar Should Never Be Handled
Foldable Billboards: The Innovative Solution for Housing Stray Dogs in Thailand
In Thailand, stray dogs often roam the streets and are in need of shelter. However, traditional shelters can be expensive and difficult to construct. That's why one organization, Soi Dog Foundation, has come up with an innovative solution. They have developed foldable shelters made from reused billboards. These shelters are inexpensive, easy to transport, and can be set up … [Read more...] about Foldable Billboards: The Innovative Solution for Housing Stray Dogs in Thailand
This Bird’s Feathers Absorb 99.95 Percent of The Light
The magnificent bird-of-paradise (Lophorina superba) is known for its "Vantablack" plumage, which is so dark that it absorbs 99.95 percent of sunlight when confronted head-on (technically vanta black absorbs 99.96 percent). According to recent research published in PeerJ, it is not one, but two separate kinds of bird. The "new" species has been dubbed the Vogelkop Superb … [Read more...] about This Bird’s Feathers Absorb 99.95 Percent of The Light