[ad_1] Our brains are complex and sophisticated.They contain billions of neurons and are not fully formed until they reach 25 years old (opens in new tab)and can generate around 25 watts of power (opens in new tab) — Enough to light a light bulb. Scientists are constantly learning new information. brain It works, but what ...

[ad_1] From towering coastal redwoods to dinosaur-era Wollemi pines and firs that make the perfect Christmas tree, even the most revered woody plants have so many problems. But it turns out that losing some species isn’t just endangering local forests. It will threaten entire ecosystems, says new research. Last year, the Global Assessment state of ...

[ad_1] Pittsfield, Massachusetts (WGGB/WSHM) – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has issued a public health advisory after confirming a blue-green algal bloom in Lake Pontussac. Pittsfield Public Health Director Andy Cambi told Western Mass News that a recent algae test detected a cyanobacterial outbreak that could have adverse health effects in those who come ...

[ad_1] A passion for the natural world drives many of our adventures. When I’m not outside, I love exploring discoveries about where I live and travel. Here are some of the best natural history links I found this week. Dolphin Networking: Bottlenose dolphins form large multi-level alliance networks. Humans are the only animals that form ...

[ad_1] A health advisory has been issued to Ben T Davis Beach due to high bacterial levels. This should be considered a potential risk to the bathing public, swimming is not recommendedThe samples taken exceeded the threshold for enterococci. The beach is resampled in her week. If resampling indicates that the water is within satisfactory ...

[ad_1] “A Vast World: How Animal Senses Reveal Hidden Realms Around Us” by Ed Yeung. Courtesy of Penguin Random House All animals, including humans, use their senses to perceive the world. But not all animals feel the same. In a new book by Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist Ed Yong, he explores the way each species ...

[ad_1] While most ancient reptiles crawled, scuttled, or leaped through their prehistoric habitats, one stealthy creature opted for an aerial technique: gliding. small “dragon-like” Coelurosaurus eribensis (see-luh-roh-SAW’-rah-vus eh-lih-VEN’-sis) A wing-like structure that uses a pair of patagials (thin membranes extending from the trunk to the forelimbs) to move from canopy to canopy. formed. , according ...

[ad_1] A fox and a raccoon dog in a cage look at the camera, Hebei, China kill A new documentary exploring the impact of animal-derived materials used in fashion is out today on free streaming platform WaterBear. Co-created by one of the directors of Cowspiracy, which made waves by investigating the links between the meat ...