In late September, the skies over Ireland were transformed into a mesmerizing canvas of shimmering colors, captivating residents and photographers alike. The phenomenon — known as iridescent clouds — painted the heavens in hues of pink, green, violet, and gold, creating an ethereal display that seemed almost otherworldly. Though rare, these clouds are a natural […]
At a GlanceThe SETI Post-Detection white paper outlines how science, policy, and society could respond to confirmed extraterrestrial life.Professor Martin Dominik warns that detection is a matter of when, not if, and preparation is vital.AI and new telescopes expand the search for technosignatures and biosignatures.Communication must stay transparent and collaborative as evidence builds.The SETI Post-Detection
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These small oval-bodied animals called Rollie Pollies or also known as ball bugs. They are characterized by their defense mechanism which, when feeling danger, twists in such a way that it manages to form an almost perfect ball. The most important thing is that they do not represent any danger to humans, but they do have a
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The US Fish and Wildlife Service has officially declared the eastern American puma (scientifically named puma concolor cougar) extinct, one of the mountain lion subspecies, after removing it from the federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife of extinction. “We determined that the eastern puma has become extinct, based on the best scientific and commercial
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Jane Goodall, one of the world’s most beloved primatologists and conservationists, passed away from natural causes while in California as part of a US speaking tour. She is survived by her son, Hugo “Grub” Van Lawick Jr., and his children. In a moving tribute, the Jane Goodall Institute describes her as “passionate about empowering young people to
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Jane Goodall, the world’s most famous primatologist, accomplished an astounding feat in her 91 years of life: She fundamentally changed the world’s view of what it means to be human. At the age of just 26, Goodall observed a chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) in Gombe Stream National Park, Northern Tanzania, use a blade of straw to dig termites out of a
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Male “ghost sharks,” eerie deep-sea fish known as chimaeras and closely related to sharks and rays, have a strange rod that projects from their foreheads and is covered with sharp, retractable teeth. New research shows these are not simple imitations but actual rows of teeth that develop outside the mouth. The unusual structure, called a
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The Myth and Mystery of Vietnam’s Caves: Science, Legends, and the “Gray Apparitions” Deep in the forests of central Vietnam lie majestic cave systems, ancient karst formations, and hidden caverns whose age stretches back millions of years. These subterranean realms have long sparked both scientific interest and local folklore. In recent years, some sensational claims
When most of us look up at the night sky, we see peace: stars glimmering like diamonds, planets shining faintly, and the Moon hanging as a loyal companion. But hidden within that serene beauty is a threat that has kept astronomers, NASA scientists, and planetary defense experts awake at night. According to newly released projections,
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An eye-opening experiment on cephalopods reinforces why it is so important for us not to underestimate animal intelligence. A study published in 2021 presented cuttlefish with a new version of the “marshmallow test”, and the results showed there’s more going on in their strange little brains than we ever suspected. Watch the video below for
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