WEIRD ANIMALS
Unprecedented overpass will allow fauna of the Santa Monica mountains to safely cross a dangerous 10-lane stretch. Rendering of the Wallis Annenberg wildlife crossing, which will span a busy section of highway near Los Angeles, allowing animals to pass safely. Photograph: Living Habitats …
Conservationists say the farms are a danger to sea lions and other marine mammals, who can become entangled in their nets. A sea lion enjoys an easy meal at the industrial fish farm. Photograph: Jeremy Mathieu/Clayoquot Action – By Leyland Cecco First published …
Artist’s rendering of the Chicxulub asteroid entering Earth’s atmosphere 66 million years ago, triggering events that caused a mass extermination. Roger Harris/Science Photo library via Getty Images – By Brian Lovett, Postdoctoral Researcher in Mycology, West Virginia University Published: 2022 Mar 28 Curious Kids …
Spot can autonomously roam the site checking for safety issues that may emerge. Archaeological Park of Pompeii – By Rich Haridy 2022 Apr 04 – Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot has been tasked with a new job – patrolling the ancient ruins of Pompeii. …
New research on the eating habits of black-handed spider monkeys shows that they metabolize the alcohol within the fermented fruit that they consume. Depositphotos – By Nick Lavars 2022 Apr 03 – Research into the way humans came to enjoy alcohol in the manner …
Scientists studying orb weaving spiders have found that they can use their webs as auditory arrays to extend their sense of hearing. Jonathan Cohen/Binghamton University – By Nick Lavars 2022 Mar 29 – We know spider silk carries some amazing capabilities, with its light …
Using squid skin as a model, the UC Irvine team have developed a composite material that regulates heat. Depositphotos – By David Szondy 2022 Mar 29 – A team of engineers led by Alon Gorodetsky at the University of California, Irvine, has come up …
Hide and Seek – Brice Tribollet, Switzerland, Shortlist, Open, Natural World & Wildlife, 2022 Sony World Photography Awards View 39 Images – By Rich Haridy 2022 Mar 14 – The winners of the 2022 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed, spanning a truly …
Biosphere is being created for the Treehotel project in Sweden, which showcases several hotel rooms by some of Scandinavia’s most respected architects. BIG – By Adam Williams 2022 Mar 15 – The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has produced more than its fair share of …
The male rose-veiled fairy wrasse showcases a stunning variety of colors as an adult. © Yi-Kai Tea – By Ashley Strickland, CNN Published 2022 Mar 10 – Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, …
