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Researchers Spot Thousands of Octopuses Balled Up Near Deep Sea Volcano off the Californian Coast
The garden features an unusual mixture of water that supports theses octopus mothers in hatching their babies in less than two years.
NASA Astronauts Have Finally Cracked the Mysterious Case of a Tomato That Got Lost in Space
When the tomato went missing, astronaut Frank Rubio was blamed for eating it. Today, this dramatic episode is an inside NASA joke.
Scientists Caught an Octopus ‘Punching’ Fish in the Face — and There’s a Surprising Reason for It
The unusual behavior of the octopus stems from a complex 'partner control dynamics' that plays out during its hunting trips.
Love Chewing Gum? It Could Be Releasing Thousands of Microplastics Into Your Body
In this experiment, researchers tested the saliva composition of a person who chewed seven different gums, each for four minutes.
Shopper Reveals Pathetic Way Mangoes Are Packaged at Grocery Stores: 'Why Is The Ocean...'
The picture of these mangoes prompted a vigorous discussion on how the packaging is harming the environment.
Woman in Antarctica Explains How She Finds Sunlight During the Long Polar Winter
It was not the actual sunlight she received at the end of the day while living in complete darkness during the winter months.
This Intelligent Parrot Was the First One Ever in the Animal Kingdom to Ask an Existential Question
Doctor Pepperberg bought Alex from a pet shop in Chicago in 1977. Ever since then, the parrot has enraptured her with its skills.
Surreal Footage Shows ‘Blood Rain’ Pouring Over Iran’s Rainbow Island and Mixing With Sea Water
While viewers' imagination spun a flurry of bizarre tales, the science behind this blood rain lies in a chemical.
Japan’s Unique Toilet Design With Attached Sink Is Being Hailed As a Genius Water-Saving Idea
The creative design is remarkable both in terms of water management and for saving space in the small-sized apartments of Japan.
Why Spending a Day at the Beach Makes You Feel So Tired and What Science Says About It
While you absorb the beautiful beach scenery, your body might secretly be calling for a nap because it is dehydrated.
Heartbreaking Footage Shows a Thirsty Squirrel Begging Humans for Some Water to Drink
The squirrel stood on his hind legs and guzzled down the entire bottle, causing the viewers to think about the state of wildlife.
If You Are Traveling To Iceland You Might Want To Skip Bottled Water For a Very Good Reason
The 'Land of Fire and Ice' is brimming with water so pure that people don't need to visit the supermarket to buy water bottles.
Humans Evolved Two Legs Not to Walk or Run — Turns Out, They Just Wanted to Pluck Fruits
In order to study why humans evolved their bipedalism features, scientists studied chimpanzees in Issa Valley, Tanzania.
This 120,000-Year-Old Volcano in New Zealand Is Now Granted the Same Rights as a Human Being
The mountain's personhood means it will now be co-managed by Maori people and the government. But it has its own rights.
Researchers Successfully Grow Chickpeas in Moondust Soil, Offering a New Hope for Space Missions
Since the moon dust brought by Apollo astronauts wasn't sufficient, the researchers created 'amended moondust' to grow the crops.
Explorer Shares a Glimpse of What the Insides of a 1,000-Year-Old Tree Look Like in Wild Footage
The explorer didn't reveal the exact location of this tree, but some viewers guessed it to be Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica.
Man Battling Depression Starts Cleaning up Litter in His Hometown — Heals Himself and the Environment
It started on a day in May 2019 when Mike found his mind collapsing. But a walk on the riverside pointed him the way to healing.
Man Spent 27 Years Turning His Bungalow’s Empty Yard Into an Oasis — now It Thrives in All 4 Seasons
In Kingsworth, Midlands in England, John's garden is a green jewel with thousands of plants. Now it's raising money for charity.
Incredible Footage Shows a Herd of Zoo Elephants Protecting Each Other During an Earthquake
The video, recorded at San Diego Zoo, shows a 7-year-old elephant, Zuli, sacrificing his own safety to protect the females.
Some Rhinos in South Africa Have Radioactive Horns — a Bold Attempt to Save Them From Poachers
Before starting the project, the scientists ensured that these radioactive drugs were absolutely harmless to the animals.
Man Leaves a Jar Full of Pond Water Near Window — Days Later, He Observes It Under the Microscope
He kept the jar on a windowsill and recorded its status over weeks. The pond water inside the jar was teeming with life.
Japan Quietly Saves Nature By 'Relocating' Trees During Roadwork And The World Is Taking Notes
Called 'Nemawashi,' the ritual is rooted in the Shinto religion, which believes that every tree embodies an ancient spirit.
When a Pianist Sat Down To Play For Blind Elephants No One Imagined How Deeply They Would Connect
Paul has been playing music for the elephants for decades, and every time, he heals the animals' broken hearts a little more.
Mom Spots a Warning Label in 4-Year-Old’s New Plastic Cup — Turns Out, Most of Us Ignore It
Her four-year-old daughter had received this tumbler as a gift. But, according to the label, she couldn't use it for drinking.
Woman Finds Hibiscus Flowers Mysteriously Vanishing From Her Garden — Then She Spots the Culprit
The bearded dragon reptile skittered through a leafy cluster and, within just a few seconds, gobbled down the entire flower.
Glaciers in the Alps Look Like Swiss Cheese After an Avalanche — and Experts Blame Climate Change
After the recent collapse of the glacier in Blatten, experts are becoming even more suspicious than ever of the threat.
Does Your Coffee Have Ground up Cockroaches? An Expert Clears up the Widespread Internet Rumor
The buzz that your morning cup of coffee could have traces of bugs may hold some grain of truth. But it's not a huge concern.
Man Inspired by 'Avatar’ Creates a ‘Biosphere’ Connecting The Nearby Land to National Park
When Jai moved to Delhi, the air pollution led him to suffer from respiratory illnesses, which prompted him to do something.
California Seagull Hitched a Ride on Garbage Truck Twice — Then The Experts Found Out Why
Once the seagull departed from her nest at the Farallon Islands, she displayed a mysteriously high flying speed of 60 miles per hour.
Researchers Record Bizarre Behaviors of Tiny Endangered Penguins — a Desperate Effort to Save Them
A decade ago, there were more than 1,600 little blue penguins on the Granite Island of Australia, but now only 30 are left.
NYC Burger Chain Adopts an Unusual Alternative to Plastic Straws — and It Involves Gluten-Free Pasta
Super Duper, the burger chain restaurant, collaborated with a company that makes sustainable straws from pasta strands.
Scientists Accidentally Found a Way to Turn Plastic Into Diamonds — and the Results Look Promising
The diamond rain was a chance discovery. The initial goal was rather to understand the chemistry of icy planets.
Before and After Photos Captured by Travelers Depict the Harsh Reality of This Dying Swiss Glacier
There are a lot of different factors responsible for the glacier's retreat, less snowfall and more Sahara dust being two of them.
These 5 US Cities Are Most Likely to Withstand Climate Change — and You May Have to Move Here Soon
Among all the top American cities, these are the most resilient to pollution, sea level rise, and the climate change threat overall.
You Can Now Download a Free Layout to Build a Native-Plant Garden Customized for Your Region
Native plants help maintain the ecological balance of a region by regulating soil erosion and restoring pollinator habitat.
These Ancient Trees In Madagascar Are Getting a Second Chance — Thanks To Animals And AI Tool
University researchers hired several different animals to check whether they could disperse baobab's seeds through their movements and poop.
Wind Energy May Seem Sustainable — but They’re Ruining the Amazon Forest and Its Indigenous People
More and more loggers from urban areas are flocking to Ecuador to chop down trees and procure balsa wood for constructing windmills.
How One Of The Deadliest Berries In The World Became a Powerful Medicine Used By Eye Doctors
The tiny dark purple berries of this shade-loving flower can induce trance, erratic behaviors, and even kill a person in seconds.
Scientists Reintroduced Beavers in Utah Desert to Save Rivers — and They Did an Incredible Job
By carving dams, the beavers restored Utah's dying rivers, all the while making soil fertile and reviving fish populations.
Brazilian Street Artist Uses Trees as ‘Hair’ in Unique Graffiti Art — Gets Unexpected Recognition
With his unique art style, Gomes has transformed empty yards into gorgeous fashion banners and unattended sidewalks into supermodels.
Thousands Of People Lined Up to See Lotuses And Water Lilies Bloom Together in a Magical Garden Setting
This year, the garden showcased assorted varieties of lotuses and water lilies that started blooming in early spring.
Sea Bird Tries to Attack Antarctic Penguin Chicks — but Watch an Unlikely Hero Coming to Their Rescue
The Southern giant petrel had even grasped an emperor chick in its mouth, but when the savior arrived, it had to get back.
If You Have a Garden in This Area, You May Soon Have to Protect It From ‘Volcanic Ash’
Tucked in southcentral Alaska, this aggressive volcano might erupt anytime soon. Residents are urged to prepare themselves.
America’s Love for Avocados Is Slowly Killing the Forests of Mexico and the Monarch Butterflies There
If the demand for avocados doesn't reduce by 2050, the monarch butterflies that overwinter in Mexico's forests will disappear.
Scientists Innovate a Tiny Robot Fish That Eats up Microplastics in Ocean — and It Needs No Battery
Designed from the same material as pearls are made of, this fish is much more flexible and stronger than other soft robots.
Amazon Has a Fly-Through Bird Feeder Adorned in Colorful Glass Mosaic — It Costs Less Than $20
The jewel-like bird feeder comes with a protective perch where birds can sit, relax, and enjoy their meal.
Activist Finds a Plastic Cup From 1976 Washing up on a Spanish Beach — It Had Barely Degraded
People were shocked to think how the plastic cup could have been lying on the beach for over 44 years, while still remaining intact.
Amazon Is Selling Dragonfly Solar Lanterns That Project Surreal Patterns of Light In Your Garden
The lanterns are available in throngs of insect- and bird-themed designs, from butterflies to cardinals, penguins, and more.
Ingredients in Hospital Food Are a Threat to the Patients as Well as Our Planet, New Study Says
After investigating the food served in German hospitals and nursing homes, researchers found that it lacks a balance.
Experts Tested Sandwich Bags That Most Americans Use — and 81% of Them Had ‘Forever Chemicals’
These dangerous chemicals lurk everywhere, from your clothing to your food. Bad news is that they are indestructible.