Table of Contents In the post-pandemic era, we’ve all welcomed a new intruder into our lives. A tiny has taken up residence in the corners of our brains, one who doesn’t seem to be leaving any time soon. Mere fits of coughing aren’t just ordinary coughs anymore. Every small symptom […]

From colossal giants that once traversed lush Triassic and Jurassic landscapes to the feathered predators reigning over the Cretaceous skies — dinosaurs have enthralled us for centuries now. These ancient behemoths are a bit of mystery in natural history; were they large and scaly or feathered and swift? We still

Table of Contents From leaf-cutter ants to honeypot ants, every single ant in the world is a veritable and sincere worker at heart. It doesn’t even matter if they’re “her majesty the (ant)” or a simple , or even a near-redundant ; every member of the hive pitches in for

Plastic is convenient. It doesn’t break easily and is incredibly versatile. It can make medical devices like stents, and somehow is also the same material that we use to make shopping bags and saran wraps.  Many medical implements are made of either plastic or some other kind of polymer. Credit:

Table of Contents An axolotl. Credit: Wikimedia/Amandasofiarana Where do axolotls live naturally? There’s a very good chance you’ve already seen an axolotl—after all, they’re pretty popular on the meme websites for their cuteness. These remarkable salamanders, represent one of nature’s most intriguing examples of neoteny – the retention of juvenile

Butterflies might be one of the first animals we encounter out in the open. They’re pretty and can even fly. You might have even tried your hand at chasing some (I did too!).  Generally, you can spot different types of butterflies fluttering about in the sky at pretty much any

Table of Contents Octopuses are real-life mythical beasts. Not only do they have eight arms and the ability to shoot out ink, but they also have blue blood! You might already be enthralled by octopuses but if you’re still not a fan, here’s a fun fact for you; these cool little

Table of Contents Most of us dream about swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Maldives or Bermuda, yet over 90 percent of the water in the world is pretty much the opposite. Bodies of water are notoriously hard to see through, from rivers filled with sand and sediment

Table of Contents Let’s talk about the queen bee (and no, I’m not talking about Beyonce). When we think of bees, many think about one thing: . Bee hives follow a very strict hive and colony structure. Briefly summed up, the operations of a hive are as follows:   The

Table of Contents You might’ve encountered Fiona and Fritz, the adorable brother-and-sister hippos that entertain crowds down at the Cincinnati Zoo. The pair has captured hearts all over the world and even has a dedicated fanbase (yes, you read that right!) that eagerly follows their activities and updates on social

Table of Contents When we think of insects like honeybees, we think of a hive of faithful and  in service to their queen. But how often do we ponder an individual bee in isolation, let alone its physical structure or bodily features? Recently, a peculiar incident took place when a