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Scientists In China Just Used Salmon Sperm To Make An Environmentally-Friendly ‘DNA Plastic’

The researchers combined salmon sperm with vegetable oil to create a sustainable bioplastic that can be broken down and recycled just by adding water and freeze-drying.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 1, 2021

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Scientists In China Just Used Salmon Sperm To Make An Environmentally-Friendly ‘DNA Plastic’

The researchers combined salmon sperm with vegetable oil to create a sustainable bioplastic that can be broken down and recycled just by adding water and freeze-drying.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 1, 2021

Meet The Camel Spider, The Terrifying Predator Of The World’s Deserts

Also known as the sun spider or the wind scorpion, the camel spider is a desert-dwelling arachnid known for its enormous size and painful bite.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Nov 30, 2021

Meet The Camel Spider, The Terrifying Predator Of The World’s Deserts

Also known as the sun spider or the wind scorpion, the camel spider is a desert-dwelling arachnid known for its enormous size and painful bite.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • November 30, 2021

Why The Coconut Crab Is The Crustacean Of Your Worst Nightmares

Also known as the robber crab and terrestrial hermit crab, the Indo-Pacific coconut crab reigns supreme as the largest arthropod on Earth.

By Mark Oliver • Nov 21, 2021

Why The Coconut Crab Is The Crustacean Of Your Worst Nightmares

Also known as the robber crab and terrestrial hermit crab, the Indo-Pacific coconut crab reigns supreme as the largest arthropod on Earth.

By Mark Oliver • November 21, 2021

Meet The Banana Spider: The Arachnid Whose Web Is Made Out Of The Strongest Material Known To Man

The golden-colored silk of the banana spider — the aptly named golden silk orb-weaver — is stronger than steel and tougher than Kevlar.

By Natasha Ishak • Nov 21, 2021

Meet The Banana Spider: The Arachnid Whose Web Is Made Out Of The Strongest Material Known To Man

The golden-colored silk of the banana spider — the aptly named golden silk orb-weaver — is stronger than steel and tougher than Kevlar.

By Natasha Ishak • November 21, 2021

Scaleless, Slimy, And Extremely Rare: Introducing The Deep-Sea Oarfish

Giant oarfish can grow to lengths of over 50 feet, but these sea-serpent-like creatures have only been seen alive a handful of times.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 20, 2021

Scaleless, Slimy, And Extremely Rare: Introducing The Deep-Sea Oarfish

Giant oarfish can grow to lengths of over 50 feet, but these sea-serpent-like creatures have only been seen alive a handful of times.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 20, 2021

This Brazilian Cow Escaped Slaughter And Headed Straight For An Amuseument Park

After fleeing a ranch near São Paulo, the cow explored a nearby amusement park and even slid down a water slide.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 19, 2021

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This Brazilian Cow Escaped Slaughter And Headed Straight For An Amuseument Park

After fleeing a ranch near São Paulo, the cow explored a nearby amusement park and even slid down a water slide.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 19, 2021

Once Nearly Extinct, Sea Lions In New Zealand Are Surging Back With A Vengeance

As sea lions return to their native habitats in New Zealand, experts are trying to figure out the best way for the animals to co-exist with humans.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 19, 2021

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Once Nearly Extinct, Sea Lions In New Zealand Are Surging Back With A Vengeance

As sea lions return to their native habitats in New Zealand, experts are trying to figure out the best way for the animals to co-exist with humans.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 19, 2021

Meet Laika, The Soviet Dog Who Was Forced To Give Her Life For The Space Race

Also known as Muttnik, Laika the space dog made history in 1957 as the first animal to travel into Earth's orbit — and the first to die there.

By Teresa Cantero • Nov 18, 2021

Meet Laika, The Soviet Dog Who Was Forced To Give Her Life For The Space Race

Also known as Muttnik, Laika the space dog made history in 1957 as the first animal to travel into Earth's orbit — and the first to die there.

By Teresa Cantero • November 18, 2021

Discover The 33 Scariest Animals In The World, From The Deep Sea To The Tropical Skies

With toxic saliva, fang-teeth, and retractable jaws, you'll wish you never have to come face to face with these terrifying creatures.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 15, 2021

Discover The 33 Scariest Animals In The World, From The Deep Sea To The Tropical Skies

With toxic saliva, fang-teeth, and retractable jaws, you'll wish you never have to come face to face with these terrifying creatures.

By Erin Kelly • November 15, 2021

Storms In Egypt Unleash Massive Swarm Of Scorpions Killing Three People And Injuring 450

Citizens of Aswan suffered power outages, flooding, and severe hail — only for a deadly swarm of scorpions seeking shelter to invade.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 15, 2021

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Storms In Egypt Unleash Massive Swarm Of Scorpions Killing Three People And Injuring 450

Citizens of Aswan suffered power outages, flooding, and severe hail — only for a deadly swarm of scorpions seeking shelter to invade.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 15, 2021