Mice from different countries have likely interbred, producing what researchers call a “freaky†and “superior†house mouse that is resistant…
Fourth moon discovered around Pluto
The cosmos loves irony. Five years after Pluto was stripped of its planet status, astronomers have discovered yet another moon…
120 million-year-old fossil is the ‘world’s oldest pregnant lizard’
A fossil from north-eastern China is the oldest terrestrial reptile to give birth to live young ever found – at…
Wild Fish Uses Tool
A blackspot tuskfish off Australia has its mouth full as it carries a cockle to a nearby rock, against which…
Muoy You, escaped killing fields, now teaches self-respect and integrity
For Muoy You, “the power of education” isn’t an abstract concept. She’s seen it transform the life of her family.…
Lost rainbow toad is rediscovered
A colourful, spindly-legged toad that was believed to be extinct has been rediscovered in the forests of Borneo. Scientists from…
Found 70,000 years old species of butterfly
A new species of butterfly has taken scientists by surprise after it was discovered fluttering in Northern Ireland. Experts had…
Pet Ownership Improves Well-Being
Most studies looking at the psychological effects of pet ownership focus on individuals experiencing health issues or overcoming hurdles in…
New Bent-Toed Gecko Found in “Lost World”
A new species of bent-toed gecko has come to light during nighttime expeditions into the rain forests of Indonesia‘s Foja…
One cheap pill protects healthy people from HIV
A daily pill that costs just 25¢ can prevent both men and women from catching HIV from partners carrying the…