Bone cancer can begin in any bone in the body, but it most commonly affects the pelvis or the long bones in the arms and legs. Despite its presence, bone cancer is rare, making up less than 1 percent of all cancers. In fact, noncancerous bone tumors are much more common than cancerous ones. The cause of most bone cancers remains a mystery. A small number of cases have … [Read more...] about This is what Bone Cancer looks like: Understanding a Rare Disease
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The Elusive South Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher: A Rare Glimpse
The South Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher, a beautiful and critically endangered bird, has been a mystery to scientists for over a century. First described in 1894, this tiny kingfisher vanished from sight soon after, leaving only a handful of museum specimens and fragmented records. For over 100 years, the South Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher remained shrouded in secrecy. Due to … [Read more...] about The Elusive South Philippine Dwarf Kingfisher: A Rare Glimpse
An Extremely Rare Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Just Hit New York City
If you felt the tremor, USGS wants to hear from you. New York City and its neighboring areas were jolted earlier this morning by an earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale, a rarity for this region. While mild compared to some seismic events, it's a significant occurrence for the East Coast. The US Geological Survey (USGS) has pinpointed the epicenter of the quake … [Read more...] about An Extremely Rare Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Just Hit New York City
Jameela, premature gorilla born via rare c-section, accepted by surrogate mother after zoo transfer
In February, we reported on the story of Jameela, a prematurely-born baby gorilla who was successfully delivered via a rare c-section. But it turns out that wasn’t the end of the story. Baby Jameela was rejected by her mother, prompting an urgent search for a proper surrogate. Now, the story has an inspiring update… Born from rare c-section Jameela was born at … [Read more...] about Jameela, premature gorilla born via rare c-section, accepted by surrogate mother after zoo transfer
A rare Piebald Moose was recently photographed by Thomas Morch in eastern Norway
Norwegian photographer, Thomas Mørch, has spotted one of his most interesting subjects to date—a moose with a piebald coat. Thomas caught the magical sighting near his home in Hallingdal, a valley in eastern Norway. In the photo, the elusive piebald moose appears healthy and prepared for the winter. He has a nice round belly, warm fur, and unique markings all over. He … [Read more...] about A rare Piebald Moose was recently photographed by Thomas Morch in eastern Norway