This beautiful hummingbird has only been photographed in the wild once before. Conservationists now have reason to be hopeful that one of the most endangered species of "missing birds" on Earth may not be as doomed as previously believed. In the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains of Colombia, a local birdwatcher recently captured images of the Santa Marta sabrewing … [Read more...] about Colombian Researchers Find One Of The World’s Most elusive “Lost Birds”
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Chinese Researchers Find a lush Forest Growing Within a 630-Foot Sinkhole
Imagine finding a gap in the ground and rappelling more than 600 feet to reveal a lush forest covered with plants as high as your shoulders. It sounds like something from a fantasy film, but a group of Chinese speleologists recently experienced just that. The team ventured on a fascinating adventure to the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of southern China, where they … [Read more...] about Chinese Researchers Find a lush Forest Growing Within a 630-Foot Sinkhole
Researchers Gave Ecstasy To Octopuses, and They Were Much Friendlier as a Result
Some people may feel like an octopus after taking MDMA, but does an octopus roll like a human? The answer, according to new research published today in Current Biology, is yes. A relatively antisocial, solitary species of octopus became more social, engaged, and generally interested in its surroundings after being given the party drug. Why would you want to medicate an … [Read more...] about Researchers Gave Ecstasy To Octopuses, and They Were Much Friendlier as a Result
Researchers Find That Relaxing Rats By Letting Them Operate Miniature Cars
A group of rats have developed the ability to maneuver little vehicles around in search of food. How did this improbable situation occur? Actually, for a rather intriguing reason. The vehicle-driving rats were employed by researchers from the University of Richmond in Virginia to demonstrate how an enriched environment can enhance cognitive function and aid develop the … [Read more...] about Researchers Find That Relaxing Rats By Letting Them Operate Miniature Cars
A 5,000-Year-Old Crystal Dagger Was Discovered Buried in Spain By Researchers
Many tools left behind by previous civilizations have been found by archeologists. The majority of these are constructed of stone, however researchers in Spain discovered remarkable rock crystal weapons. These weapons, which date back to at least 3000 BCE, include an exquisite crystal dagger that would have taken incredible talent to create. The amazing find was made in the … [Read more...] about A 5,000-Year-Old Crystal Dagger Was Discovered Buried in Spain By Researchers