The raptors depicted in the Jurassic Park films were already fearsome at six feet tall, but now researchers have identified a colossal new raptor species with legs towering to that same height.Raptors constituted a varied array of dinosaurs resembling the iconic movie creatures, albeit varying in size. They shared a common body structure, featuring...
An artist's impression of Ichthyotitan severnensis washed up on a beach, while some curious dinosaurs investigateSergey KrasovskiyA newly identified marine reptile species may have been the largest to ever inhabit the world's oceans. Dubbed the "giant fish lizard," this creature existed over 200 million years ago and could rival the size of the blue whale.Ichthyosaurs, a...
Credit: PixabayThe World Health Organization expressed serious concern on Thursday regarding the increasing spread of H5N1 bird flu to different species, including humans, where it poses an "extremely high" mortality risk."This is undoubtedly a significant concern," stated Jeremy Farrar, the chief scientist of the UN health agency, during a press conference in Geneva.The bird...
The algae Braarudosphaera bigelowii has been found to have absorbed a cyanobacteria called UCYN-A, which may be a huge step forward for evolutionTyler CoaleScientists have witnessed a once-in-a-billion-year evolutionary event where two lifeforms merge, creating an organism with enhanced abilities. The last occurrence led to the emergence of plants on Earth.Known as primary endosymbiosis, this phenomenon...
A tardigrade's colored scanning electron micrograph. Credit: Getty imagesTardigrades may be the most resilient creatures on our planet. These tiny microorganisms can resist nearly any challenge humans present to them, emerging unscathed as they stroll along on their eight short legs.The tactics facilitating these remarkable feats of superheroic survival are diverse. They range from...
Credit: PixabayThe Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest resounds with the high-pitched 'screams' of a minuscule amphibian in distress, a sound previously unnoticed by human ears.Researchers have, for the first time, captured recordings of South American frogs emitting calls at frequencies beyond human perception but potentially unsettling to animals equipped with suitable receptors.Dominance of the Leaf Litter...
Scientists have converted the silent nocturnal vocalizations of the great kiskadee into an artificial melody. Image credit Depositphotos.The Intriguing World of Avian Dreams. Birds, with their mesmerizing songs and graceful flights, have always intrigued humanity. However, recent research has delved into a lesser-known aspect of avian life: their dreams. Contrary to popular belief, birds...
Credit: PixabayThe Centre for Health Protection in Hong Kong has disclosed that a rare virus has left a 37-year-old man in critical condition in intensive care after diagnosis.The virus, known as herpesvirus simiae or 'B virus', naturally resides in the urine, feces, and saliva of macaques, commonly encountered in various public areas across Hong...
Brains are larger than they were in the 1930s. Credit: IdeogramLarger brain size indicates enhanced brain health and cognitive abilities. Since the 1930s, there has been a consistent increase in brain size. A recent study highlights the implications of this growth on the likelihood of developing dementia, specifically Alzheimer's disease.By 2020, more than 55...
VespAI Bait Station. Credit: PixabayNew research showcases the use of Artificial Intelligence in detecting invasive Asian hornets, highlighting a potential threat. Exeter researchers developed VespAI, an automated system attracting hornets to a monitoring station, capturing standardized images with an overhead camera.VespAI, from University of Exeter researchers, accurately detects Asian hornets, facilitating rapid responses. These...
