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July’s Buck Moon will soon brighten up the night sky on July 10, 2025, and it won’t be something you want to miss. Located in the constellation Sagittarius, the Buck Moon will be one of the most unique full moons we will see all year. Learn more about this astronomical event, why it’s called the…
While all trees can mitigate climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide, a few have another trick up their sleeve that allows them to turn CO2 into stone. Recent research has shown that certain species of fig trees that grow in Kenya specialize in this hidden talent, which may give CO2 storage efforts an extra boost. …
As climate change ramps up temperatures around the world, it’s not just humans feeling the heat — dairy cows are struggling, too. A new study, published in Science Advances, suggests that extreme heat can cut milk production by up to 10 percent, even on farms using advanced cooling systems. In one of the most detailed…
Have you ever considered sharing your lunch with an orca? Because a new study suggests they thought about sharing their meals with you. The study, published in the Journal of Comparative Psychology, identifies 34 cases in which orcas attempted to share their prey with humans either in boats, in the water, or on shore. “There…
A slice of cheddar, a smear of brie, a sprinkle of parmesan — they’re all a dream for cheese lovers. But for people with lactose intolerance, they’re a nightmare in the making. Perhaps literally. According to a new study, it’s possible that the consumption of cheese and other dairy products could contribute to poor sleep…
The only known creature that might live on the moon certainly looks freakish. With four pairs of clawed legs and a general appearance of an overstuffed air mattress complete with a mouth that looks like a vacuum attachment part, it certainly appears alien — if you could see it with the naked eye, that is….
Imagine trying to study a historical event. The beginning is somewhat known, and the ending is clear. But most of the middle part is missing, and there’s little to explain how the event unfolded from one stage to the next. For geologists, this has been the maddening experience of studying the bedrock of the Transantarctic…
Forty years ago an amateur Scottish paleontologist named Stan Wood made a fascinating discovery, uncovering Westlothiana lizziae, nicknamed “Lizzie.” The ancient salamander filled a niche that geologists had been after for years, marking the transition of the first animals from water to land. The earliest life began with the emergence of more complex creatures, formed…
Summertime is in full swing, and that means families and friends are loading up their cars and heading out towards the national parks for the ultimate summer road trip. Along the way, they may stop at Yellowstone National Park and witness the newest thermal feature at the park. In 2024, one of the park’s scientists…
The movie Jaws was first released 50 years ago in the summer of 1975. In the film, a vicious shark terrorizes a New England town by snatching swimmers from the ocean. Although the town’s mayor initially denied that a man-eating shark was to blame, he eventually dispatched a team of three hunters to slay the…
