Category Archives: Nature

New Species of Darkling Beetle Larvae Degrades Plastic – ScienceBlog.com

There floats an enormous plastic garbage island in the North Pacific that is seven times the size of the Korean Peninsula. The island, called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, is the result of 13 million tons of plastic that flow into … Continue reading

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So Apparently “Toads Found In Rocks” Is A Thing | Answers With Joe

As weird as it sounds, there are dozens of stories of animals, especially toads, found in rocks. Can this really be real? Because nature has developed some amazing survival strategies and there are creatures that can survive being frozen or … Continue reading

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Sperm Whales Clicking You Inside Out — James Nestor at The Interval

If you enjoy this excerpt, watch the FULL VIDEO: https://theinterval.org/salon-talks/0… or subscribe to our podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/l… Sounds from another world. Underwater footage and awe-inspiring first-hand accounts of divers who are swimming with sperm whales that are trying to communicate. From … Continue reading

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Turning off “junk DNA” may free stem cells to become neurons – ScienceBlog.com

For every cell in the body there comes a time when it must decide what it wants to do for the rest of its life. In an article published in the journal PNAS, National Institutes of Health researchers report for … Continue reading

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Wild bison to return to UK for first time in 6,000 years

Release of a small herd of endangered animals in Kent is planned for spring 2022. Wild bison are to return to the UK for the first time in 6,000 years, with the release of a small herd in Kent planned … Continue reading

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The Microbe You Eat All The Time

Yeast: the most coveted microbe during this pandemic. This week we’re taking a close look at the little guys that make up our bread and beer and the vital role they’ve had for thousands of years. Follow Journey to the … Continue reading

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Searching for Beauty (and Hidden Treasure) in 4 Forests

Mushrooms, monarch butterflies, hidden treasure and ancient plants. From Vermont to Hawaii, you never know what you’ll find when you venture into some of the world’s most spectacular forests and jungles. Up for adventure? Let’s go.

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Eavesdropping on Orangutans

The Kalimantan Rainforest in Borneo, Indonesia is one of the most biodiverse spots on Earth. Bustling with life, the dense greenery is home to orangutans, all kinds of birds, frogs, you name it. But the rainforest won’t stay that way … Continue reading

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BBC Sounds – Rethink, Jarvis Cocker: Rethinking an Environmental Revolution

Jarvis contemplates what might awaken us to our duty as stewards of the Earth.                                                     … Continue reading

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This 150-Year-Old Wisteria Tree Is the Most Beautiful One in the World | My Modern Met

By Sara Barnes on May 13, 2020 Venture to the Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi, Japan and you’ll find a wisteria tree that’s often referred to as “the most beautiful in the world.” At around 150 years old, the massive … Continue reading

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