Researchers in Siberia were able to establish viable Silene stenophylla plants from 32,000-year-old seeds thanks to the efforts of squirrels. This amazing incident, which occurred in 2012, continues to have a major impact on the scientific world, with Austrian experts currently attempting to decode the plant's DNA in order to determine how it was able to survive for so … [Read more...] about Researchers Look At Plants That Have Been Resurrected From 32,000-Year-Old Seeds
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The World’s Smallest Chameleon Has Been Found, And It Is “Surprisingly” Endowed
Camouflage is a useful trait for both predators and prey, but it may be a pain in the neck for field biologists trying to increase their taxonomic contributions. When you're dealing with an animal the size of your fingertip, like the chameleon detailed in a new study published in Scientific Reports, finding new species becomes much more challenging. So, where does one look … [Read more...] about The World’s Smallest Chameleon Has Been Found, And It Is “Surprisingly” Endowed
Adorable Puppy Interrupts a Live TV News Segment
"Forget the people we talked to earlier. I want to get to know this dog." Reporter Bob Barnard found himself in the middle of some beautiful breaking news while reporting on weather conditions for Fox 5 Washington DC during an on-the-ground segment. It was the arrival of a very cheerful small puppy, which had come unexpectedly. She instantly became the center of … [Read more...] about Adorable Puppy Interrupts a Live TV News Segment
Scientists Once Experimented With Giving LSD To Dolphins In The Hopes Of Learning To Communicate With Them
While Ed Annunziata, the designer of Sega's Ecco the Dolphin series, has never taken LSD, he did draw inspiration from neurologist John C. Lilly's work while envisioning his cosmic cetaceans, according to a tweet. Lilly oversaw a NASA-funded research lab in the 1960s that attempted to speak with dolphins. LSD was introduced into the mix somewhere along the way, a researcher … [Read more...] about Scientists Once Experimented With Giving LSD To Dolphins In The Hopes Of Learning To Communicate With Them
When A Woman Discovers A Giant Spider Had Babies In Her Home, She Has The Best Reaction
"They're so cute!" This is a huntsman spider, the world's largest (and possibly friendliest) arachnid. It's nearly impossible not to notice when one of these beauties decides to migrate indoors. A huntsman spider in the home of one Australian family, however, did more than that. She had a family. A large number of children. Claudia was at home with her family the … [Read more...] about When A Woman Discovers A Giant Spider Had Babies In Her Home, She Has The Best Reaction