Bigger bodies have more inside space, and it appears that Alaskan bears' advanced stature gives their bodies ideal locations for some really massive tapeworms. You could wonder, "How do we know this? ". Unfortunately, it's not even that unusual, so trail cameras and wildlife photographers have captured plenty of images. Director of science communications for The Nature … [Read more...] about Bears in Alaska Surprisingly Trail Meter-Long Tapeworms From Their Butts
Mysterious Metallic Orb Discovered in Mexico After “Falling From The Sky”
Fans of weird metal bits rejoice: a large metal ball has been discovered in Mexico, raising speculation that it is part of an extraterrestrial spaceship (as well as some much more grounded guesswork). The orb, which meteorologist Isidro Cano characterized as "a very hard plastic or an alloy of many metals" in a Facebook post, appeared on the top of a tree just north of … [Read more...] about Mysterious Metallic Orb Discovered in Mexico After “Falling From The Sky”
Earth’s Days are Lengthening, But No One is Really Sure Why
Even though the Earth recently had the shortest day/night period, on average the Earth’s days have recently become longer, but the mechanism remains somewhat puzzling. The pace at which the Earth spins is not entirely constant, as it is influenced by the mass distribution of the Moon and planet. Days can therefore be microseconds longer or shorter than 24 hours. The … [Read more...] about Earth’s Days are Lengthening, But No One is Really Sure Why
Humans Spent 2 Million Years as the Top Predators as “Hypercarnivores”
New research has shed light on the surprising dietary habits of our ancestors. For millions of years, humans were apex predators, primarily consuming meat. This revelation challenges the common perception that early humans were primarily omnivores, diversifying their diets with plants. Hypercarnivorous Humans The study, published in the American Journal of Physical … [Read more...] about Humans Spent 2 Million Years as the Top Predators as “Hypercarnivores”
France is Experiencing its Fourth Heat Wave in The Middle of a Historic Drought
France was in the midst of its fourth heat wave of the year on Monday, as the country faced its worst drought on record, according to the government. According to Meteo France, the heat wave began in the south and is predicted to sweep across the country until the weekend. Overall, the southern half of France should expect daytime temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius … [Read more...] about France is Experiencing its Fourth Heat Wave in The Middle of a Historic Drought