The extensive bleaching of coral reefs is an alarming threat to marine ecosystems. To fight this threat, some corals are turning neon to survive. Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea. They serve as habitats for thousands of fish and other marine creatures. For people, they provide many benefits including food, medicine, and recreation.

When the world shut down because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world suddenly became quieter. Birds were singing more quietly, too. Scientists found that birdsongs, particularly those of the white-crowned sparrows in San Francisco, California, became softer and more complex during the shutdown. How has noise pollution affected the birds? Before the pandemic, scientists had

Chameleons are famous for their curved tails, long tongues, and ability to change their skin color. Recently, the animals are once again in the spotlight after scientists discovered the smallest species so far. The newly discovered chameleons are now thought to be the world’s smallest reptiles.  The new species is called the nano-chameleon, or Brookesia

Scientists have discovered a new kind of snake movement. They found out that brown tree snakes can turn their bodies into lassos to climb up large, smooth surfaces like tubes or poles. The scientists were shocked by this discovery because they had never seen snakes move this way before. Credit-Savidge et al-Current Biology How do

Astronomers have discovered thousands of planets outside our solar system. These are called exoplanets. Recent space rock experiments revealed that some of these planets have water in their atmospheres. This means that some of these distant planets could possibly support life. Image Credit-Carnegie Institution for Science–Conel M. O’D. Alexander Scroll Down for a Downloadable PDF of this

Along the beaches of Costa Rica, sea turtles love to lay their eggs. But poachers also love to take these eggs and sell them to people who buy these eggs and eat them as food. All seven species of sea turtles are considered threatened. So, researchers thought of ways to prevent the eggs from being

Why did scientists want to learn about naked mole-rats and their language? Naked mole-rats are rodents that live together in underground tunnels dug in the dry and grassy areas of countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia. The animals live in groups called colonies. A colony can have 70–290 individual mole-rats. Each colony has a queen,

Archeologists, people who study past human life and culture by examining bones, tools, etc., found a 2000-year-old mummy with a golden tongue. They found that mummy at a burial site in Alexandria, Egypt. The archeologists discovered the mummy along with 15 others at a temple dedicated to Egyptian gods Osiris and Isis. Aside from the

Hurricanes are extreme natural events. Scientists expect that hurricanes will become more and more common as climate change worsens. After two back-to-back hurricanes struck Turks and Caicos, a group of small islands in the Caribbean, scientists found an example of “survival of the fittest” happening among the islands’ anole lizard population. Photo Credit: Colin Donihue

Are tabby cats a breed of cat? No! “Tabby” isn’t a breed of cat, but simply describes their coat pattern. The patterns can vary from stripes to whorls to spots to patches. All these variations give a distinct appearance to the cat. However, irrespective of the patterns, all tabby cats have an “M” shaped mark

What are tardigrades? Tardigrades are microscopic aquatic animals that are known because of their highly tolerant nature. Tardigrades were discovered in 1773 by the German zoologist Johann August Ephraim Goeze, who dubbed them “little water bear.” Three years later, Italian biologist Lazzaro Spallanzani named the group “Tardigrada,” or “slow stepper.” Tardigrades are also called “moss

When did humans first walk in North America? Archaeologists used to think that humans first walked through the continents of North and South America when the Ice Age began to end. As the snow caps and glaciers melted, humans started migrating from Africa towards Australia, Europe, Asia, and America. Archaeologists found tools, needles, and spear

There are a million interesting facts about snakes, but in this article, we talk about the origin of these captivating animals. From mighty pythons to massive boa constrictors, from rattlesnakes to vipers, how did they come to slither this Earth?  When does the story begin? A massive asteroid hit the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula 66 million

La Palma is a volcanic ocean island located in the Canary archipelagos in Spain. The Cumbre Vieja or “Old Peak” is an active volcano in the southern part of La Palma. This island is known for its active volcanic activity. Ever since its last eruptions in 1949 and 1971, the volcano had been silent. However,

What worms are these? These are roundworms that are used for biological research. Their scientific name is Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). These worms are about a millimeter long and are used for studying different sensations like smell, touch, and taste. However, very recently these animals have displayed a new sensation: audition or hearing capability.  

In what environment did dinosaurs live? The majority of dinosaurs that have been discovered lived along old rivers or streams. They were mighty animals that required resources in large quantities. They inhabited forests and roamed the forested floodplains, thickly vegetated swamps, and lakes that surrounded them. Some of the dinosaurs also lived in ancient deserts.

What is a fungus? These are organisms that include yeasts and molds as well as mushrooms. Like plants, fungi cells have a rigid wall around them. However, there are differences between the cell wall of a plant and that of a fungus. The cell wall of plants is mostly made of cellulose, whereas the cell

Millions of years ago, humans appeared on this planet. The Ardipithecus is the earliest known human ancestor. Over the course of 5 million years, several human species evolved. In this article, we discuss the most recent human ancestor, whose skull has been discovered recently! Image Credit: Kai Geng What is the discovery? The well-preserved skull

What is a comet? A comet is a heavenly body that resembles a snowball and roams in space while orbiting the Sun. It is formed of frozen gases, rocks, dust particles, and other materials. Upon being frozen, all these materials compact into a ball the size of a small town. A comet also has a

Why choose ants as an inspiration for designing robots?​ It is often said that humans are social animals. But have you ever wondered if there are other animals that are known for their social behavior? Yes, there are! Ants, termites, bees, butterflies, and moths are all especially social animals. This means that these animals always