Did you know that black-footed ferrets used to be in big trouble? The cute and long-necked animal looks like a mix between a raccoon and a weasel. Sadly, by the late 1970s, scientists believed black-footed ferrets had become extinct. However, now American
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There is a saying that diamonds are forever. Diamond is a precious stone that countless people would love to cherish. Well, believe it or not, scientists and geologists have found diamonds more than 4 billion years old. Where did they unearth such stones?
Can you imagine having to live without water? Well, this nightmare may happen very soon for people in Australia. Scientists say that almost every Australian city will have to find new water supplies in the near future. Due to climate changes and large pop
For many years, scientists have been studying the snail’s slime to better understand what it’s made of and how it works. And recently, robot scientists at MIT in the U.S. created a robotic slug that crawls on slime just like real slugs do! Why would the
Bacteria can cause many kinds of illnesses. Some kinds of bacteria grow on food. And if we eat foods where such bacteria are growing, we can become sick. Salmonella bacteria cause much of the food poisoning in the world. Believe it or not, Salmonella bact
There are many accidents happening every day. Sadly, sometimes people lose their limbs. Just imagine how much life would be difficult if you didn’t have an arm or a leg. Of course there are artificial limbs available. But they can’t really help you do t
Have you ever heard about mole rats? They have huge teeth, small eyes, pig-like noses, and wrinkled hairless bodies. They are often hated by many people because they steal food from farmers. But recently, scientists in the U.S. said that mole rats are ver
Did you know that scientists have named about 1.8 million living species? Wow, that number is really huge! But when you want to know more about a certain animal or a plant, it’s really difficult to find books that talk about it. Well, scientists and rese
Earlier last month, something mysterious happened to a lake in Santiago, Chile. A glacial (frozen) lake slowly vanished, leaving a giant hole where it had once stood. Scientists are blaming the disappearance on global warming. They say the lake vanished b
Giant penguins, almost as tall as a man, once swam through the warm waters of what is now Peru in South America some 40 million years ago. The giant penguins were thought to have very sharp beaks and stood about 5 feet tall. Archaeologists were very surp
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