Whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals are washing up dead along the California coastline. A team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has collected more than 50 dolphins since […]
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Cool space image shows route of Mars rover as it treks across the Red Planet
NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter just captured its first image of the Curiosity rover driving along the red planet’s surface. The 2,000-pound Mars rover is shown as a dark speck in […]
UK scientists are about to attempt to dim the Sun
British scientists could experiment with techniques to block sunlight as part of a £50 million government funded scheme to combat global warming. The geo-engineering project is set to be given […]
Intel staff and families ‘extremely concerned’ at possible job losses – minister
Intel’s staff and their families are “extremely concerned” at the possible job losses as the company seek to cut its global workforce, the employment minister has said. Peter Burke said […]
New cannibal caterpillar that wears remains of prey discovered on US island
A new species of carnivorous caterpillar, found exclusively on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, has earned the nickname the “bone collector” for its unusual habit of adorning its body with […]
Male non-hormonal contraceptive implant shown to work for 24 months in trials
A new male contraception has been shown in trials to last for at least two years, in a critical milestone moment. The implantable, non-hormonal male contraceptive, known as Adam, is […]
Giant icebergs once drifted off the coast of Britain, scientists find
Giant icebergs the size of Norwich were drifting off the coast of Britain during the last ice age, according to a new study that has uncovered their existence. The underbelly […]
Lion bites on skeleton provide first evidence of gladiator’s combat with wild beasts
A Roman gladiator’s skeleton has provided the first piece of physical evidence of combat between a human and a large cat, archaeologists said. The skeleton, likely of a man who […]
Have dire wolves been brought back from extinction? Not quite
Call them dire wolves. Don’t call them dire wolves. Colossal Biosciences, the biotechnology company from Dallas, Texas, that wants to de-extinct the woolly mammoth and dodo, doesn’t care what you […]
Dog owners say bond with their pet is more satisfying than with their partner
Dog owners rate their bond with their pet as more satisfying than most relationships with humans and consider their dog their best source of companionship, a study has found. The […]