Pets abandoned as people flee climate change
Pet shelters in the United Arab Emirates are noticing a worrying trend. As soon as the temperatures soar in the summer months, more pets are being abandoned.
Animals
Monday was the hottest day on record globally
Monday was the hottest day on record in the world
Is eating honeycomb good for you?
This review of existing studies on eating beeswax or honeycomb showed an antimicrobic effect of beeswax against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, Candida albicans and Aspergillus niger: "these inhibitory effects are enhanced synergistically with other natural products such as honey or olive oil."
Ants can perform life-saving amputations
Florida carpenter ants (Camponotus floridanus) bite off injured nest mates’ limbs to save them from deadly infections. It’s the first example of animals other than humans performing such life-saving amputations.
Norways pushes ahead with deep sea mining licenses
Norway decides to start offering deep sea mining licenses for the for the "green transition"
Cats and Chronic Illness: How Felines Can Help Manage Conditions like Arthritis and Diabetes
Cats have long been cherished for their independent yet affectionate nature. They weave themselves into our lives with a grace that seems almost magical. But beyond their enchanting presence, there’s a tangible benefit to having a cat around when managing chronic illnesses.
AI finds impact of noisy ships on dolphins
Maritime traffic has a very strong impact on the environment and public health in general and on the marine environment in particular, and is a factor that motivates the migration of species from one marine environment to another.
Giant water bug makes its way to Cyprus
Armed with piercing mouthparts, they ambush and capture a variety of prey, including small fish, amphibians, and even other insects.
Electric battery materials, like lithium, entering our food chain
“A lot of people think the use of lithium-ion batteries is a good thing right now, but it is important to explore the effects that may be coming down the road."
Amphibian nurses its young with ‘milk’
A species of amphibian is the first observed to nourish its young with a milk-like product, which it squirts from the cloaca, a combined rear opening for its reproductive and digestive systems.
Songbird poaching reaches new highs in Cyprus, Malta and Italy
There is an increase of illegal songbird poaching in Cyprus.
Sea cucumbers are janitors of the sea
In first-of-its-kind research scientists discovered a crucial missing element that plays a profound role in keeping coral healthy — an animal of overlooked importance known as a sea cucumber.
Drought and then wildfires favor invaders
As wildfires increasingly impact communities, comprehending the factors influencing their severity becomes paramount.
European weaponry systems failing in Ukraine due to ESG policies entering Western weapons industries
Reports of European weaponry systems failing in Ukraine due to ESG policies entering Western weapons industries.
Artificial coral reefs shift focus from real ones, protecting nature
Artificial reefs help preserve coral reefs by shifting divers away from the natural ones, according to new long-term study in the Red Sea