A newly discovered wondrous pool, which lies 700 ft. below Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico, has never before been seen by human eyes. This cave pool, which appears to be completely "virgin," was found in Lechuguilla Cave, one of the world's largest and most famous caves. The cave had not before been touched by humans at all, as scientists found this natural … [Read more...] about Fantastic ‘Virgin’ Pool Never Before Seen by Humans Discovered Deep in New Mexico Cave
Dolphins save a terrified little dog from drowning in a Florida canal
Dolphins are intelligent, curious mammals that have been credited with helping both people and animals in danger on several occasions. They're known for having a good time, but they're also known for being protective and unpredictable. There are several tales about dolphins leading ships through stormy seas or protecting humans from predators. A little cinnamon-brown … [Read more...] about Dolphins save a terrified little dog from drowning in a Florida canal
Scientists have brought a 42,000-year-old worm back to life
Researchers discovered live nematodes after collecting and thawing samples of permafrost material that had been frozen for 42,000 years (roundworms). More than 300 frozen soil samples of various ages and places were dug out from the permafrost around the Arctic by a group of Russian biologists and brought back to their lab in Moscow for further examination. They then … [Read more...] about Scientists have brought a 42,000-year-old worm back to life
Scientists are the first to describe an Amazonian tree with human-sized leaves
For decades, a giant, human-sized leaf has been on exhibit at the National Institute of Amazonian Research (INPA) in Manaus, Brazil, serving as a tourist attraction. However, until today, the exact identify of the tree to which it belongs has remained a mystery. Researchers have described Coccoloba gigantifolia, a tree species from the Brazilian Amazon, 35 years after it was … [Read more...] about Scientists are the first to describe an Amazonian tree with human-sized leaves
In Alaska, a heartwarming moment occurs as a polar bear cub appears to wave to the camera
This is the lovely moment a pair of polar bear cubs wave right to the camera, as if to say "hello" to the group of people recording them. Laura Keene, a 57-year-old amateur photographer, captured the gorgeous view on the Barrier Islands in Alaska. Despite the fact that the one-year-old cubs appear to wave to the camera in the fantastic photograph, the narrative behind it … [Read more...] about In Alaska, a heartwarming moment occurs as a polar bear cub appears to wave to the camera