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Orcas Exhibit Unique Feeding Behavior with Sunfish
Orcas are displaying unexpected habits in the wild. Researchers have recorded instances of these marine mammals ramming sunfish with great force, causing the fish to burst into fragments. This behavior was observed near Cabo San
Jimothy, the Internet-Famous Raccoon with Short Spine Syndrome
Jimothy the Raccoon’s Rise to Fame Jimothy, the raccoon, has become an internet sensation following a video capturing his unusual appearance while roaming Seattle. His peculiar shape is attributed to a rare condition known as
Chinese Women Make History with Fields Medal Wins
Wang Hong has become the first Chinese woman to be awarded the Fields Medal, one of the most prestigious honors in mathematics. Her achievement marks a milestone, being only the third time in the 90-year
Innovative Method Reduces Mosquito Population
Mosquitoes are often seen as an annoying part of summer in Washington, D.C. The humid environment creates ideal conditions for these insects. However, there is a new method to help decrease their numbers, which has
The Growing Perils of Orbital Debris
David M. Klein, a former business professor, and Britt Lundgren, a physics and astronomy professor, highlight the escalating dangers posed by space debris. For decades, scientists have raised concerns about Kessler syndrome. This scenario could
Tropical Storm Fausto and Gulf Depression Updates
Tropical Storm Fausto formed on Sunday off the southwestern Pacific coast of Mexico. This storm developed from a tropical depression, situated approximately 750 miles (1,200 kilometers) south-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California
Ancient Food Remains Discovered at Biblical Shiloh
Archaeologists have recently uncovered ancient food remains at the site believed to be biblical Shiloh. This location is where, according to the Bible, the Ark of the Covenant was housed for many centuries. The discovery
The Reaction to Criticism of Academic Anthropology
Recently, the academic community, especially anthropologists, encountered criticism through a specific report. Titled the “Report on the State of Scholarship in the Humanities and the Humanistic Social Sciences,” it pointed to political groupthink within the
Alaska’s Native Bees: A Growing Understanding
For years, knowledge about Alaska’s native bees was limited. Researchers recognized that they lacked a deep understanding of these pollinators. The Alaska Bee Atlas project aims to change that. Volunteers across the state contribute to
Exploring Alaska’s Native Bees through Citizen Science
For decades, scientists had limited knowledge about Alaska’s native bees. The Alaska Beacon, an independent news organization, focuses on bridging the gap between Alaskans and their state government. On a warm July afternoon near Fairbanks,