Biofluorescence vs Bioluminescence
The natural world is full of things that glow, but there’s more than one way that they can do so. Some are biofluorescent and others are bioluminescent but what’s the…
Female Bonobos Can Elevate Their Status By Teaming Up To Gain Power Over Males
”This is the first evidence that female solidarity can invert the male-biased power structure that is typical of many mammal societies.”
Most People Believe They’re Due Good Karma, But Others Deserve Karmic Punishment
It seems the invisible cosmic scales of justice work differently when applied to yourself.
Why Whale Wee Is Crucial To Healthy Oceans
You might not want to think too much about all the whales that have urinated in the ocean the next time you go to the beach, but be glad they…
Earth’s Mini-Moons Might Come From A Lot Closer To Home Than We Thought
Last year, the Earth picked up a new mini-moon. A new study suggests it didn’t come from the asteroid belt.
Astronomers Find Odd Radio Signal Coming From Fracture In Milky Way’s ”Cosmic Snake”
A cosmic ”bone” at the heart of the Milky Way appears to be fractured. Looking at the break, astronomers found a radio source.
China’s New Space Laser Can Find A Satellite 130,000 Kilometers Away – Even During The Day
This record-breaking measurement might be useful for more than finding spacecraft.
What Is A Dinosaur Tree? The Living Fossil Dinosaurs Once Munched On That’s Still Around Today
The ancient conifer was once thriving during the time of the dinosaurs but now it is critically endangered.
Ancient Chinese Poetry Reveals The 1,400-Year Decline Of World’s Only Freshwater Porpoise
The Yangtze finless porpoise is so revered that poets have been writing about it for more than a millennium, but that love has not stopped its loss of territory.
Making Art For 45 Minutes A Day Can Lower Stress Levels, Even If It’s Rubbish
A reminder that you don’t have to be “good” at something to enjoy it.