Researchers from Australia have discovered two new species of the woolly flying squirrel, one of the world’s rarest mammals, in the Himalayan mountains. Scientists have known about the woolly flying squirrel (Eupetaurus cinereus) for a long time, which, at five pounds and three … [Read more...] about Scientists discover two cat-size squirrel species living in the Himalayas
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Scientists discover 5 million years of climate change records in Kazakhstan
After making the precarious descent into the Charyn Canyon in Kazakhstan, scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz, Germany discovered a practically unbroken record of climate change in an 80-meter-thick layer of sediment. This ancient slab of earth and … [Read more...] about Scientists discover 5 million years of climate change records in Kazakhstan
Ships that release alkalinizing agents might just save the Great Barrier Reef
We at The Optimist Daily are always interested in new and innovative ideas to help save our oceans. The ever-increasing quantity of carbon dioxide emissions present in the atmosphere is making our oceans warmer and more acidic which in turn degrades coral reefs and threatens … [Read more...] about Ships that release alkalinizing agents might just save the Great Barrier Reef
Meet Mia: The world’s first “bionic bird”
Mia is a female bearded vulture, the largest type of flying bird in Europe — but that’s not the most impressive thing about her. She is the first bird to receive a permanent prosthetic foot, and is described as the world’s first “bionic bird.” Mia was brought into the Owl and … [Read more...] about Meet Mia: The world’s first “bionic bird”
The next time you workout, you may want to drink something pink
A new study led by the Center for Nutraceuticals at the University of Westminster demonstrates how pink drinks can help boost exercise performance compared to clear drinks. Earlier studies have exhibited how individuals who rinse their mouth with carbohydrates can positively … [Read more...] about The next time you workout, you may want to drink something pink
