Oarfish Sightings in Mexico and Spain Raise Concerns
When Robert Hayes went for a beach walk in Mexico this February, he didn’t expect to meet a mysterious visitor from the deep sea. But there it was – a long, silvery
NASA’s $500K ‘Arsenic Life’ Study Faces Retraction Amid Social Media Backlash
In December 2010, NASA’s press conference sparked global attention when researcher Felisa Wolfe-Simon announced finding bacteria that could use arsenic instead of phosphorus – a claim that would rewrite biology textbooks. The
Highland Nymph Moth Rediscovered in Scotland; Fewer Than 40 Remain
A moth just a few millimetres long has stirred up big concerns in Scotland’s mountains. Scientists have just found the Highland nymph moth for the first time in 20 years, and the
Morocco’s Plan to Cull 3 Million Stray Dogs Before 2030 World Cup Sparks Global Outrage
Millions of street dogs in Morocco face an uncertain future as the country prepares to host the 2030 World Cup. Animal groups warn that up to three million dogs might be killed
Pams Nuggets Recalled Over Blue Rubber Contamination
A discovery of blue rubber pieces in Pams brand chicken nuggets has triggered an urgent nationwide recall in New Zealand. The affected product, a 1kg bag of Pams Tempura Coated Chicken Nuggets
Trump’s USAID Freeze Fuels Amazon Deforestation Surge
The Trump administration’s freeze on US foreign aid has stopped crucial rainforest protection work, putting both forests and communities at risk. A federal court recently ordered a temporary lift of this freeze,
Japanese Encephalitis Virus Detected in Queensland Piggeries
A dangerous virus has appeared again in Queensland’s pig farms. Health officials found Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) at two locations in southern Queensland on February 17, 2025. This is the first time
Tejal Somvanshi
London’s First Roman Basilica Discovered Beneath Office Building
Workers have found the remains of London’s oldest Roman public building under an office at 85 Gracechurch Street. The building, called a basilica, was like a town hall where Romans made important
Indiana Man Charged After Dog Endures Freezing 17°F Ride Unsecured
A dog named Midnight endured freezing winds while riding unsecured in an open trailer on an Indiana highway this February. The wind chill hit 17 degrees that day. The dog’s owner now
2023 Northern Australia Bushfires Scorch 84 Million Hectares
A massive fire burned through northern Australia in 2023, destroying an area three times bigger than the United Kingdom. To understand this scale: the burned area of 84 million hectares is larger
Govind Tekale