Oxford scientists have captured the first photographic evidence of the elusive Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna, a strange mammal that was last seen in 1961. Oxford University recently shared the team’s discovery of this ancient species in a news release on its website. Elusive and feared extinct, signs of the Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna were spotted in the …
A new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reveals a concerning increase in childhood vaccine exemption rates across more than 40 states. According to the CDC, for the 2022-2023 school year, the vaccine exemption rate increased overall to 3% for the more than 3.8 million children entering kindergarten, marking …
Nearly 1 Million Chickens to Be Slaughtered to Limit Bird Fly Spread Nearly a million chickens in Minnesota are set to be culled to prevent the spread of bird flu in the region. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that a massive flock of chickens had been infected by the highly-contagious avian influenza virus, which …
Experience a double-dose of excitement as men’s college basketball teams across Division I hit the court for their inaugural games this season. The Baylor Bears face off against the Auburn Tigers to kick off the season with a thrilling matchup to watch. Preseason favorites to secure spots in the NCAA Tournament, Baylor and Auburn are …
Monitoring your health at home might soon become even easier, all thanks to Apple. A recent report from Bloomberg has unveiled a range of exciting new features coming to the next generation of Apple Watches. According to the report, the upcoming Apple Watch series 10, set to launch next year, will include advanced functionalities to …
There is a new study about vampire bats that, while perfectly timed for Halloween season, is raising alarms for the food supply chain and public health. The study, published Thursday in the journal Ecography, found that climate change is correlated with the range of vampire bat habitats and increase the risk of rabies spillover events. …
The rise of movie streaming swiftly eliminated brick-and-mortar video stores. Major retailers like Nordstrom and Bed, Bath & Beyond have also been impacted by the popularity of e-commerce and online shopping. However, Netflix, a streaming giant worth billions, wants to try its luck in physical stores where others have failed. According to a report from …
Special prosecutors have announced their intention to recharge actor Alec Baldwin in relation to the fatal shooting on the set of the movie Rust in 2021. The prosecutors from New Mexico, Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis, will present new evidence to a grand jury within the next two months. The shooting resulted in the death …
It’s an exciting week for Australia’s beloved wildlife family, The Irwins. Robert Irwin, the 19-year-old son of the late wildlife expert Steve Irwin, made an announcement that a turtle had hatched at the Australia Zoo. What makes it even more special is that it has a direct connection to his dad. In an emotion-filled Instagram …
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton is in hospital “fighting for her life,” according to the Olympic gold medallist’s daughter. Retton’s daughter, McKenna Kelley, shared the update to Instagram on Tuesday and said Retton was receiving treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU) for a “very rare form” …