Mola alexandrini, the enormous bump-head sunfish, has been harboring a small secret. The larval form of one of the world's largest fish had previously been unknown to ocean experts, but thanks to the combined efforts of scientists from Australia and New Zealand, the early life stage of one of the world's largest fish has finally been discovered. The larva of the huge bump-head … [Read more...] about Giant Sunfish Larva Discovered For The First Time And It’s Ludicrously Adorable
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Chances Of Societal Collapse In Next Few Decades Is High Sky, Modelling Suggests
According to a study published in the Nature journal Scientific Reports, there is a "very low probability" that civilization on Earth will survive the upcoming few decades without experiencing a catastrophic collapse. Modeling was used by two researchers from Chile and the UK to examine how rates of resource consumption, particularly in terms of deforestation, impact the … [Read more...] about Chances Of Societal Collapse In Next Few Decades Is High Sky, Modelling Suggests
The Russian Scientist Who Tried To Construct A Human-Chimp Hybrid (In The Worst Way Possible)
Ilya Ivanovich was a Russian biologist born in 1870 who achieved a long list of accomplishments in his field, which happened to be artificial insemination. It was claimed that he could inseminate 500 mares with the sperm of just one stallion, which is impressive on both the scientist's and the horse's parts. When you're at the top of your game, your mind naturally wanders … [Read more...] about The Russian Scientist Who Tried To Construct A Human-Chimp Hybrid (In The Worst Way Possible)
Canada’s Fish Farm Is Invaded By A Horde Of Sea Lions That Refuse To Go
In many ways, sea lions are the canines of the sea. They hunt in packs, for example, and will go to great lengths for a scooby snack or two. And, like a pupper, they hit that sweet spot of intelligence: smart enough to pull off a spectacular food heist but not so clever that they flee the scene of the crime. Just ask the workers at the Rant Point farm in British Columbia, … [Read more...] about Canada’s Fish Farm Is Invaded By A Horde Of Sea Lions That Refuse To Go
Scientists Are Baffled By An 18,000-Year-Old ‘Wolf-Dog’ Puppy Found Frozen In Siberia
8000 Year Old Puppy Frozen in Permafrost Puzzles Scientists An astonishing discovery has emerged from the depths of Siberian permafrost - an 18,000-year-old puppy named Dogor, which translates to 'friend' in the Yakut language. Unearthed by locals near the Indigirka River in the summer of 2018, this prehistoric pup's remains have left researchers perplexed due to genetic … [Read more...] about Scientists Are Baffled By An 18,000-Year-Old ‘Wolf-Dog’ Puppy Found Frozen In Siberia





