Margaret Neville made a fascinating discovery in her backyard in South Africa on a day in September. A flower mantis, a species of praying mantis that has evolved to look incredibly "floral," was sleeping among her lavender bushes. Neville discovered a female flower mantis with a distinctive swirl pattern on her back and protrusions that resemble lavender buds along her legs. … [Read more...] about Woman Discovers Beautiful “Flower Mantis” Residing in Her Garden
Mini Bonsai Trees Can Produce Full-Sized Apples, Quinces, and Pomegranates
Did you know that miniature Bonsai fruit trees can produce full-sized fruit much like their larger counterparts? Despite their diminutive size, mini Bonsai are prolific fruit bearing because they grow from the same seeds as conventional trees. Because a potted Bonsai fruit tree is genetically identical to those in an orchard, the fruit produced frequently exceeds grocery store … [Read more...] about Mini Bonsai Trees Can Produce Full-Sized Apples, Quinces, and Pomegranates
Scientists Resurrect 48,500-Year-Old “Zombie Virus” Buried in Ice
Scientists have long warned that the release of previously trapped greenhouse gases, such as methane, caused by the permafrost thawing brought on by atmospheric warming will worsen climate change. Researchers who revived nearly two dozen viruses, including one that was frozen under a lake more than 48,500 years ago, believe that the thawing of ancient permafrost caused by … [Read more...] about Scientists Resurrect 48,500-Year-Old “Zombie Virus” Buried in Ice
She posted her artwork on Facebook despite believing she was ugly, and the reaction? Amazing
Judging someone on appearance is never OK. It doesn’t matter if the case is height, skin tone, weight or anything else. All people have a level of suffering behind the outlook. And just because they look different of what we consider “normal” is a terrible way to label someone. A photo was posted of an unknown woman holding a beautiful artwork on her alleged birthday was … [Read more...] about She posted her artwork on Facebook despite believing she was ugly, and the reaction? Amazing
Study finds, ants outnumber all birds and mammals combined on Earth
There are more ants on Earth than there are birds and mammals put together, according to research from the Universities of Hong Kong and Würzburg in Germany. An estimate of the number of ants on Earth was made in a recent study that was published in PNAS on September 19. That's 20 with 15 zeros after it; that's a lot. According to Patrick Schultheiss, the study's lead … [Read more...] about Study finds, ants outnumber all birds and mammals combined on Earth