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Study Finds Grey Seals Can Track Blood Oxygen to Prevent Drowning
A study has revealed that grey seals can monitor their blood oxygen levels to determine when they need to surface for air. Researchers tested seals in controlled environments, exposing them to different oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. The findings confirmed that higher oxygen led to longer dives, while reduced oxygen shortened them. Surprisingly,...
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2,200-Year-Old Chinese Burial Uncovers Woman with Toxic Red-Stained Teeth
A 2,200-year-old burial discovered in northwestern China has revealed the remains of a woman with teeth stained using cinnabar, a toxic red mineral. The burial site, located in Turpan City, dates back to a time when the Silk Road was a major trade route. Experts believe the staining could be linked to cosmetic practices, social status, or shamanic ...
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Do Cats Have 'Friends' Or They Compete For Territory? Animal Experts Say...
Cats also have very few "conflict defusing" signals in their behavioural repertoire, choosing to run away or avoid each other rather than attempt reconciliation during conflict.
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Polar Bear Fur's Natural Oil Prevents Ice Build-Up, Study Finds
Scientists have uncovered a surprising feature of polar bear fur: a natural oil that prevents ice accumulation. Unlike penguins, which rely on feather structure, polar bears benefit from a chemical composition that keeps their fur ice-free. A study published in Science Advances found that unwashed polar bear fur performed as well as high-performanc...
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Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright: Remarkable Success Of Conservation In India
At the turn of the millennium, experts were announcing the doomsday for wild tigers in India saying India's national animal would go extinct soon.
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Laser Imaging Reveals Hidden 1,200-Year-Old Patterns on Chancay Mummies in Peru
Laser technology has uncovered intricate tattoos on 1,200-year-old mummies from Peru’s Chancay culture. Using laser-stimulated fluorescence, researchers revealed fine-line geometric and animal patterns that were previously obscured due to fading over time. These designs, similar to motifs seen in Chancay pottery and textiles, highlight the artist...
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12,000-Year-Old Wolf Remains in Alaska Show Early Signs of Human Interaction
A 12,000-year-old wolf leg bone discovered at the Swan Point archaeological site in Alaska has provided new insights into early human-wolf interactions. DNA analysis confirmed the animal was related to wolves, while chemical isotope testing showed it had a diet rich in salmon, suggesting possible human involvement. Researchers debate whether this a...
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Could We Ever Retrieve Memories from a Dead Person's Brain? Neuroscientists Weigh In
Neuroscientists are exploring whether memories can be retrieved from a deceased person’s brain, but current research indicates significant challenges. Memories are thought to be stored in the brain as engrams, which are formed by groups of neurons in the hippocampus and other regions. While some studies have identified these engrams in animals, r...
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Solitary Dolphin in Baltic Sea Talks to Himself, Researchers Think it's a Sign of Loneliness
A bottlenose dolphin, known as Delle, has been observed in the Baltic Sea making thousands of vocalisations. The solitary dolphin’s sounds, including whistles and clicks, suggest it may be lonely and trying to communicate. Despite being in an area outside the usual range for these dolphins, no other dolphins were nearby. Researchers are exploring...
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Washington Reports Four New Bird Flu Cases in Farmworkers, US Tally Reaches 31
Washington state recently confirmed four new bird flu cases among farmworkers, bringing the national total to 31. The virus, spread widely among animals, has shown no signs of human-to-human transmission yet, according to health experts. Workers reportedly experienced mild symptoms. As flu season approaches, experts warn of potential viral genetic ...
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Explained: What Is Leptospirosis, Rare Disease Affecting Bhagwant Mann
Leptospirosis is an extremely rare bacterial disease that spreads to humans via the urine of infected animals like dogs, and rats, said an expert on Saturday, after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was diagnosed with the condition.
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Did Pollen Allergies Cause Woolly Mammoths' Extinction? New Study Proposes a Surprising Theory
A new study proposes a surprising theory that pollen allergies may have contributed to the extinction of woolly mammoths. The researchers argue that an increase in pollen during the post-Ice Age period could have affected the animals' ability to communicate and reproduce. This inability to breed, combined with environmental changes and human activi...
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"Will Consult With Priests, Experts": CB Naidu Amid Tirupati Laddoo Row
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said the government will consult pontiffs, sages, priests and other top Hinduism experts on the future course of action to be taken following allegations of animal fat adulteration in Tiru
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"Have Set 10 Days Target To Catch Them": UP Minister On Wolf Attacks
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad said on Wednesday that a new team of experts specialising in catching animals has been called to catch wolves in Bahraich and have set a target of 10 days to catch the wolves.
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Human Settlement Evidence From 55,000 Years Ago Discovered Near West Papua, Claims Study
New archaeological research has uncovered evidence of human settlement near West Papua dating back over 55,000 years. This discovery, made in Mololo Cave on Waigeo Island, sheds light on the early migration routes into the Pacific, revealing how ancient humans adapted to life in tropical rainforests and coastal regions. The excavation, a collaborat...
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Study Finds Grey Seals Can Track Blood Oxygen to Prevent Drowning
A study has revealed that grey seals can monitor their blood oxygen levels to determine when they need to surface for air. Researchers tested seals in controlled environments, exposing them to different oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. The findings confirmed that higher oxygen led to longer dives, while reduced oxygen shortened them. Surprisingly,...
-
2,200-Year-Old Chinese Burial Uncovers Woman with Toxic Red-Stained Teeth
A 2,200-year-old burial discovered in northwestern China has revealed the remains of a woman with teeth stained using cinnabar, a toxic red mineral. The burial site, located in Turpan City, dates back to a time when the Silk Road was a major trade route. Experts believe the staining could be linked to cosmetic practices, social status, or shamanic ...
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Do Cats Have 'Friends' Or They Compete For Territory? Animal Experts Say...
Cats also have very few "conflict defusing" signals in their behavioural repertoire, choosing to run away or avoid each other rather than attempt reconciliation during conflict.
-
Polar Bear Fur's Natural Oil Prevents Ice Build-Up, Study Finds
Scientists have uncovered a surprising feature of polar bear fur: a natural oil that prevents ice accumulation. Unlike penguins, which rely on feather structure, polar bears benefit from a chemical composition that keeps their fur ice-free. A study published in Science Advances found that unwashed polar bear fur performed as well as high-performanc...
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Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright: Remarkable Success Of Conservation In India
At the turn of the millennium, experts were announcing the doomsday for wild tigers in India saying India's national animal would go extinct soon.
-
Laser Imaging Reveals Hidden 1,200-Year-Old Patterns on Chancay Mummies in Peru
Laser technology has uncovered intricate tattoos on 1,200-year-old mummies from Peru’s Chancay culture. Using laser-stimulated fluorescence, researchers revealed fine-line geometric and animal patterns that were previously obscured due to fading over time. These designs, similar to motifs seen in Chancay pottery and textiles, highlight the artist...
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12,000-Year-Old Wolf Remains in Alaska Show Early Signs of Human Interaction
A 12,000-year-old wolf leg bone discovered at the Swan Point archaeological site in Alaska has provided new insights into early human-wolf interactions. DNA analysis confirmed the animal was related to wolves, while chemical isotope testing showed it had a diet rich in salmon, suggesting possible human involvement. Researchers debate whether this a...
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Could We Ever Retrieve Memories from a Dead Person's Brain? Neuroscientists Weigh In
Neuroscientists are exploring whether memories can be retrieved from a deceased person’s brain, but current research indicates significant challenges. Memories are thought to be stored in the brain as engrams, which are formed by groups of neurons in the hippocampus and other regions. While some studies have identified these engrams in animals, r...
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Solitary Dolphin in Baltic Sea Talks to Himself, Researchers Think it's a Sign of Loneliness
A bottlenose dolphin, known as Delle, has been observed in the Baltic Sea making thousands of vocalisations. The solitary dolphin’s sounds, including whistles and clicks, suggest it may be lonely and trying to communicate. Despite being in an area outside the usual range for these dolphins, no other dolphins were nearby. Researchers are exploring...
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Washington Reports Four New Bird Flu Cases in Farmworkers, US Tally Reaches 31
Washington state recently confirmed four new bird flu cases among farmworkers, bringing the national total to 31. The virus, spread widely among animals, has shown no signs of human-to-human transmission yet, according to health experts. Workers reportedly experienced mild symptoms. As flu season approaches, experts warn of potential viral genetic ...
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Explained: What Is Leptospirosis, Rare Disease Affecting Bhagwant Mann
Leptospirosis is an extremely rare bacterial disease that spreads to humans via the urine of infected animals like dogs, and rats, said an expert on Saturday, after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was diagnosed with the condition.
-
Did Pollen Allergies Cause Woolly Mammoths' Extinction? New Study Proposes a Surprising Theory
A new study proposes a surprising theory that pollen allergies may have contributed to the extinction of woolly mammoths. The researchers argue that an increase in pollen during the post-Ice Age period could have affected the animals' ability to communicate and reproduce. This inability to breed, combined with environmental changes and human activi...
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"Will Consult With Priests, Experts": CB Naidu Amid Tirupati Laddoo Row
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said the government will consult pontiffs, sages, priests and other top Hinduism experts on the future course of action to be taken following allegations of animal fat adulteration in Tiru
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"Have Set 10 Days Target To Catch Them": UP Minister On Wolf Attacks
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad said on Wednesday that a new team of experts specialising in catching animals has been called to catch wolves in Bahraich and have set a target of 10 days to catch the wolves.
-
Human Settlement Evidence From 55,000 Years Ago Discovered Near West Papua, Claims Study
New archaeological research has uncovered evidence of human settlement near West Papua dating back over 55,000 years. This discovery, made in Mololo Cave on Waigeo Island, sheds light on the early migration routes into the Pacific, revealing how ancient humans adapted to life in tropical rainforests and coastal regions. The excavation, a collaborat...
