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Researchers Discover That The Great Wall Of China Has A ‘Living Skin’ That’s Protected It For Centuries

Made up of moss and lichen, this biocrust has proven critical in protecting large sections of the Great Wall from the destructive forces of wind and rain.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Dec 15, 2023

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Researchers Discover That The Great Wall Of China Has A ‘Living Skin’ That’s Protected It For Centuries

Made up of moss and lichen, this biocrust has proven critical in protecting large sections of the Great Wall from the destructive forces of wind and rain.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • December 15, 2023

Deadly New Zealand Cyclone Unveils Fossils Of Two Enormous, Extinct Marine Predators

The 80 million-year-old fossils, belonging to an Elasmosaurus and a mosasaur, were discovered in the Maungataniwha Native Forest on New Zealand's North Island.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 23, 2023

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Deadly New Zealand Cyclone Unveils Fossils Of Two Enormous, Extinct Marine Predators

The 80 million-year-old fossils, belonging to an Elasmosaurus and a mosasaur, were discovered in the Maungataniwha Native Forest on New Zealand's North Island.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 23, 2023

Amazing New Footage Shows That Octopuses May Experience Nightmares

At a lab in New York City, a male octopus named Costello suddenly woke up from his sleep and began flailing his arms and releasing ink. Researchers believe this behavior is evidence that octopuses experience nightmares.

By Amber Morgan • May 22, 2023

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Amazing New Footage Shows That Octopuses May Experience Nightmares

At a lab in New York City, a male octopus named Costello suddenly woke up from his sleep and began flailing his arms and releasing ink. Researchers believe this behavior is evidence that octopuses experience nightmares.

By Amber Morgan • May 22, 2023

A New Species Of Deep-Sea Demon Shark With Bright White Eyes Was Just Discovered In Australia

For over a decade, an unidentified collection of bizarre shark eggs left Australian scientists baffled — but now, they've discovered that the eggs belong to a new species of demon catshark.

By Austin Harvey • May 10, 2023

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A New Species Of Deep-Sea Demon Shark With Bright White Eyes Was Just Discovered In Australia

For over a decade, an unidentified collection of bizarre shark eggs left Australian scientists baffled — but now, they've discovered that the eggs belong to a new species of demon catshark.

By Austin Harvey • May 10, 2023

Clothing Made From Fungi-Based ‘Mushroom Leather’ Could Repair Itself, New Study Suggests

Materials made using fungal mycelium have been found to have regenerative properties, though scientists have yet to perfect the method.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 8, 2023

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Clothing Made From Fungi-Based ‘Mushroom Leather’ Could Repair Itself, New Study Suggests

Materials made using fungal mycelium have been found to have regenerative properties, though scientists have yet to perfect the method.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 8, 2023

Parrots Trained To Make Video Calls With Their Feathered Friends Are Less Lonely, Study Finds

The calls helped otherwise-isolated parrots create social bonds, boosting their confidence and making them calmer.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 24, 2023

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Parrots Trained To Make Video Calls With Their Feathered Friends Are Less Lonely, Study Finds

The calls helped otherwise-isolated parrots create social bonds, boosting their confidence and making them calmer.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 24, 2023

Scientists Create Shapeshifting Humanoid Robot That Can Liquefy And Reform — And Escape A Mini Prison Cell

The scientists took inspiration from sea cucumbers, which are able to switch between soft and stiff states in order to protect themselves.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 26, 2023

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Scientists Create Shapeshifting Humanoid Robot That Can Liquefy And Reform — And Escape A Mini Prison Cell

The scientists took inspiration from sea cucumbers, which are able to switch between soft and stiff states in order to protect themselves.

By Austin Harvey • January 26, 2023

Scientists ‘Awaken’ 13 Prehistoric Viruses From The Siberian Permafrost — And Warn That Climate Change Could Rouse More

The "zombie" viruses had been frozen for up to 48,500 years, but some showed signs that they were still infectious.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 30, 2022

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Scientists ‘Awaken’ 13 Prehistoric Viruses From The Siberian Permafrost — And Warn That Climate Change Could Rouse More

The "zombie" viruses had been frozen for up to 48,500 years, but some showed signs that they were still infectious.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 30, 2022

A New ‘Dwarf Dinosaur’ Species Has Been Unearthed In Transylvania

Transylvanosaurus only grew to be about six-and-a-half feet long and lived alongside prehistoric crocodiles and turtles.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 29, 2022

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A New ‘Dwarf Dinosaur’ Species Has Been Unearthed In Transylvania

Transylvanosaurus only grew to be about six-and-a-half feet long and lived alongside prehistoric crocodiles and turtles.

By Austin Harvey • November 29, 2022

A Vaccine To Treat Fentanyl Addiction Works On Rats — And Is Now Ready For Human Testing

More than 70,000 Americans die from drug overdoses each year. But a promising new vaccine from the University of Houston might help change that.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 17, 2022

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A Vaccine To Treat Fentanyl Addiction Works On Rats — And Is Now Ready For Human Testing

More than 70,000 Americans die from drug overdoses each year. But a promising new vaccine from the University of Houston might help change that.

By Austin Harvey • November 17, 2022