In the heart of the holiday season and the festive buzz of December, there is yet another event to look forward to: the annual extravaganza, the celestial spectacle—the Geminid meteor shower. A glittering display The skies promise a thrilling show tonight, Wednesday, December … [Read more...] about Attention all stargazers! Geminid meteor shower is set to dazzle tonight’s night sky
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Potential antidote for fatal toxin in world’s most poisonous mushroom discovered
A collaboration between Chinese and Australian researchers made a significant breakthrough in the fight against the death cap mushroom, the most poisonous mushroom known to mankind. The toxic fungus, scientifically known as Amanita phalloides, is responsible for the vast majority … [Read more...] about Potential antidote for fatal toxin in world’s most poisonous mushroom discovered
Humpback whales may sing their beautiful songs to “see”
Have you ever been so fortunate as to have heard the long and complex song of a humpback whale? Marine biologists have long thought that these hauntingly beautiful songs, which are only sung by male whales, function like mating calls. However, it turns out that the whales may … [Read more...] about Humpback whales may sing their beautiful songs to “see”
Panama enacts landmark legislation giving Nature rights
Panama is among the 25 most megadiverse countries in the world. It is home to big cats like jaguars and ocelots, 6 distinct monkey species like capuchins, myriad marine and bird life, and many kinds of sloth like the pygmy sloth, who is endangered. Its mystifying array of … [Read more...] about Panama enacts landmark legislation giving Nature rights
US House allocates 1.3 billion dollars to conservation
On June 14, the United States House of Representatives voted 231 to 190 to pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. This bill dedicates more than $1.3 billion to conservation efforts. 15 percent of the funds will be designated for federally listed endangered … [Read more...] about US House allocates 1.3 billion dollars to conservation