The Audubon Christmas Bird Count helps people learn more about birds and how to protect them. The bird count started on December 14 being a citizen science event. This annual gathering dated back at least a hundred years ago. The event was initiated by the National Audubon Society attracting numerous volunteers across Canada, the US […]
The Genetic Secrets of Seahorses Were Revealed
Researchers have unveiled the genetic secrets of seahorses, and they manage to find answers regarding male pregnancy. On December 14, scientists have revealed that they have tried for the first time to sequence the genome of a species of seahorse, identifying the genetic cornerstone that accounts for some characteristics. This sea animal which lives in […]
Massive Crater in Antarctica Was Not Developed by a Meteorite
In Antarctica, a massive crater which was once thought to be caused by a meteorite was revealed to be the outcome of ice melt. New research has once again brought climate change at the top of all concerns regarding ice melting. In East Antarctica, there is a giant crater in the Roi Baudouin ice layer. […]
Archaeologists Unearth an Ancient Greek City
A team of archaeologists has revealed the existence of an ancient Greek city. This unearthed location is assumed to provide more data about similar ancient cities in the area. The ruins of this town were unveiled around Strongilovouni, a hill situated above the plains of Western Thessaly, located near Athens. Some historians may have always […]
Special Christmas Delivery for the International Space Station
Now that the Christmas holiday is upon us, those who are far away from home received a special Christmas delivery. The International Space Station will celebrate the born of Christ, too. Even if astronauts there are thousands of miles away from their friends and families, they will still celebrate Christmas. On December 13, a Japanese […]
Researchers Develop a Robot Hand with a Soft Touch
A team of researchers has developed a robot hand which has a human touch, being very gentle and soft. The team of scientists pertains to Cornell University. Their new study was recently published in the Science Robotics magazine. The paper unveils the latest intelligent device consisting of a robot hand which was designed to touch, […]
The Population of Reindeer Is Slowly Decreasing
The population of reindeer, Santa’s helper, is diminishing. On December 12, researchers have argued that the number of reindeer is alarmingly decreasing. A new study which was presented at a meeting of the British Ecological Society (BES) in Liverpool has established that over the last 16 years, the weight of a reindeer living in the […]
A Mummy Changes the History of Smallpox
Researchers were amazed to reveal a mummy which is presumed to change the history of smallpox as specialists know it. They have identified possible evidence like pockmarks which suggested it dated back millenniums ago. A mummified child from the 17th century has demonstrated that it carries the disease in the DNA. The mummy was found […]
The Moons of Saturn May Be Younger Than Thought
Cassini spaceship which has recently started its mission to analyze Saturn’s rings, it revealed that the moons of Saturn might be younger than previously believed. Scientists from NASA have gathered data from Cassini which carefully examined the rings and moons of Saturn. Radwan Tajeddine, a research associate in astronomy at Cornell University and also a […]
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