In an intriguing turn of events, it appears that Australians have been consuming a fish species previously unknown to science. This newly identified species, a type of grouper, has been given the scientific name Epinephelus fuscomarginatus. The journey to this discovery began back in 2000 when Jeff Johnson, a fish expert at the Queensland Museum, was shown photographs of an … [Read more...] about Australians Have Accidentally Been Eating A Fish Unknown To Science
Here Are the World’s Oldest Clothes and They Still Look Beautiful Today
Today, when clothes are mass-produced and hardly survive a couple of years, it’s difficult to imagine that our ancestors wove garments that still look good after thosuands of years. Elaborately stitched and pleated, a linen dress found in an Egyptian tomb demonstrates the complexity and wealth of the ancient society that produced it. New tests show that the beautiful piece … [Read more...] about Here Are the World’s Oldest Clothes and They Still Look Beautiful Today
World Tiger Population Has Grown by 40% Since 2015, Conservation Group Finds
Published right before International Tiger Day (in the Year of the Tiger), a surprising report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reveals that the global tiger population has surged by 40% since 2015. This increase means there are now between 3,726 and 5,578 tigers worldwide, reflecting improvements in monitoring techniques rather than an actual … [Read more...] about World Tiger Population Has Grown by 40% Since 2015, Conservation Group Finds
Some of the Best Images of Mars’ Surface Taken So Far
Here are some of the best images taken on the Red Planet so far. As part of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program, a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the red planet, the Curiosity rover was designed to assess whether Mars ever had an environment able to support small life forms called microbes. In other words, its mission is to determine the planet’s … [Read more...] about Some of the Best Images of Mars’ Surface Taken So Far
Why Are Some Trees Painted White At The Bottom?
No, it isn't because the tops are "harder to reach." When taking a stroll or driving by, you may have wondered why some trees are painted with strange markings, and some are painted white at the bottom. These markings and paint serve different purposes: the markings largely guide loggers, while the white paint protects the trees themselves. What Do the Markings on Trees … [Read more...] about Why Are Some Trees Painted White At The Bottom?