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Quote of the Day by Archimedes: "Give me a place to stand on, and I will move the Earth"

Japan sent rice and koji to space in 2025; just 260g returned after sake fermented

Jackie Chan backed bid to save South China tiger, unseen in the wild for decades

3 years of extreme heat made diamondback moths develop faster and survive better

Quote of the day by Isaac Newton: "I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies, but…"

Ecuador biologist searching cloud forests for a book found a new snake species

Mexico brought bison back after 160 years; they are now restoring desert grasslands

Australia’s Green Triangle forests grew; wetlands now face falling water levels

In 2016, NSW began fencing feral cats and foxes out of three reserves; 10 years later...

Thirteen native animal species have returned to New South Wales conservation reserves after a decade. These species had been locally extinct and are now breeding successfully within predator-proof…

28 Tasmanian devils were moved to an island; 3,000 penguin pairs later disappeared

In 2012, 28 Tasmanian devils were introduced to Maria Island as an insurance population against facial tumour disease. The devils thrived, reaching up to 90, but experts say their presence came at a…

Once extinct in the wild, Przewalski’s horses return to China with population topping 900

The Przewalski’s horse was once extinct in the wild in China. After 40 years of conservation work, its population has reached about 900, with herds in several protected areas now reproducing…

T. rex walked across North America 66.5 million years ago, fossil tracks show

Feather found in dinosaur poop may explain how birds survived the asteroid that killed dinosaurs

The 66-million-year-old feather found inside fossilised dinosaur poop may offer clues about why some birds survived the asteroid impact that killed most dinosaurs. Researchers found feathers, fish…

Scientists used centuries-old aurora sightings: their method placed solar minima within 2 years with more than 90% reliability

Ancient auroras are unlocking secrets of solar activity, offering scientists a glimpse into the Sun's behavior long before our time. By employing a new statistical method to analyze historical sky…

MIT makes water filters from tree branches that remove over 99% of bacteria and viruses

MIT engineers have pioneered an eco-conscious method of producing water filters from tree sapwood. These natural filters successfully eradicate more than 99% of bacteria and viruses found in water.…

Scientists collected spider webs in Australia; their DNA revealed vertebrate species nearby

Researchers have discovered that spider webs serve as fascinating collectors of genetic material from nearby vertebrates. In a comprehensive study in Australia, vertebrate DNA was detected across all…

Scientists removed trout from a California lake, and wildlife began to recover

The introduction of trout in Sierra Nevada lakes has had a noteworthy impact on bird populations, leading to a reduction in their numbers. The fish also changed the diversity of bird species present…

Scientists asked volunteers to live like earthworms and kestrels to rethink human landscapes

A project involved volunteers experiencing wildlife senses near the River Tone. Participants observed risks to red deer, otters, and other animals. They identified threats like dog activity and train…

India needs to launch the space act it keeps scrubbing

As India's space industry develops, it urgently needs a Space Act to provide stringent legal support. Initiated in 2020, the opening of this sector, alongside the establishment of IN-SPACe, has…

Trout stocking pushed Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs from 92% of their range