Over 150 False Killer Whales Stranded in Tasmania
A large group of whales is fighting for survival on a remote beach in northwest Tasmania. Local wildlife teams found 157 false killer whales – a type of large dolphin – stranded
Govind Tekale
Australia’s 15-Year Corpse Flower Blooms; ‘The Forgotten Sense’ on Human Odor vs. Animals.
Recently the corpse flower bloomed after 13 years in Australia. It drew crowds as it smells like a dead body. But, despite the horrible smell, the people went to see and smell
EU Aims for 90% Emissions Reduction by 2040 Amid €170B in Climate Damages
The European Union wants to cut its climate pollution by 90% by 2040. This new target, announced by the European Commission, shows how Europe is tackling climate change head-on. Recent extreme weather
Rahul Somvanshi
UBE’s $500M Louisiana Plant to Produce Key EV Battery Materials
A new $500 million factory in Louisiana will make materials needed for electric car batteries, creating hundreds of local jobs. Japanese company UBE started building the plant on February 13, marking the
Sunita Somvanshi
AI Targets 50,000 Tons of Ghost Nets Polluting Oceans Annually
Lurking beneath ocean waves, abandoned fishing nets silently wreak havoc on marine ecosystems. WWF Germany quantifies this aquatic menace: 50,000 tons of ghost nets infiltrate oceans yearly, while 20% of fishing gear
Study: Ozempic Reduces Alcohol Consumption by 40%
The popular diabetes and weight loss medication Ozempic might help people drink less alcohol. New research shows that people taking the drug not only lost weight but also found themselves naturally wanting
Tejal Somvanshi
Legal Battle Over Highway 101 Expansion Threatening Ancient Redwoods
Conservation groups have launched an appeal against a California court’s dismissal of their legal challenge to protect ancient redwoods in Richardson Grove State Park. The dispute centers on Caltrans’ Highway 101 realignment
Shark Attack in Bimini Bay Injures Two American Tourists, One Seriously
A Friday evening swim turned critical when a shark attacked two American tourists in Bimini Bay’s waters, marking the latest in a series of marine incidents that marine experts say reflect changing
Hair Test Detects Autism with 92.5% Accuracy, Available for Babies at Just One Month Old
A new test that examines a single strand of hair could change how doctors check for autism in young children. LinusBio, working with Mount Sinai Health System researchers, has created this test
Alpha Centaurids Meteor Shower: Up to 16 Meteors Per Hour in Southern Skies
The Alpha Centaurids meteor shower, which peaked this past weekend on February 8-9, continues lighting up southern skies through February 20th, 2025. Unlike regular annual meteor showers, this event is special because