In a disheartening development, scientists from Charles Darwin University (CDU), Australia, have declared the Java stingaree (Urolophus javanicus) as the first marine fish species to go extinct as a direct consequence of human activity. The somber declaration came with an update to the Red List of Threatened Species, published by the International Union for Conservation of … [Read more...] about First Extinction Of A Marine Fish As A Result Of Human Activity Declared
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When Metal Meets Nature: The Stunning Result of Pouring Molten Aluminum on an Ant Hill
As the scorching-hot metal poured over the ant hill, the tiny creatures scrambled to escape the danger. But it was too late. The molten aluminium consumed their home, leaving nothing but a smoldering heap. The man who had poured the metal watched as the ants scurried away, realizing that he had just created something incredible. He carefully excavated the metal, revealing a … [Read more...] about When Metal Meets Nature: The Stunning Result of Pouring Molten Aluminum on an Ant Hill
The French Have Been Building Castle Using Medieval Techniques For 20 Years, And The Result Is Incredible
If you're interested in medieval life, you don't need a time machine to travel back in time. Guedelon Fortress in Burgundy, France, is a one-of-a-kind initiative in which volunteers and researchers are constructing an original 13th century castle using exclusively medieval techniques and materials. Michel Guyot and Maryline Martin began work on the Guedelon Castle project in … [Read more...] about The French Have Been Building Castle Using Medieval Techniques For 20 Years, And The Result Is Incredible
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