New: itlygamesAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krzzansteemhive-183959photographyhive-180932hive-150122hive-185836uncommonlabhive-166405lifehive-183397hive-144064bitcoinhive-188619krsuccesshive-139150hive-103599hive-101145hive-124908hive-180301hive-167213hive-109690TrendingNewHotLikersyousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 2 months agoForests became less diverse when ancient people started herding pigs.Ancient DNA extracted from layers of sediment in a Czech forest shows how a drop in biodiversity coincided with a shift to pig herding about 4000 years ago. Ancient DNA unearthed from a European…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 2 months agoA pregnant porbeagle shark tagged off the coast of Massachusetts was tracked to Bermuda, where it is believed to have been eaten by a great white shark.A pregnant porbeagle shark tagged off the coast of Massachusetts was tracked to Bermuda, where it is believed to have been eaten by a great white shark. This is the first known instance of such…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 2 months agoSharks living in the open ocean appear to have undergone a previously unknown massextinction around 19 million years ago, which may have wiped out nearly 90 percent of the shark population at that time. This is particularly concerning as sharks have been resilient to large mass…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 2 months agoSea life recovered from the Permian mass extinction more quickly than previously thought.A collection of fossils from China indicates that a complex marine ecosystem existed 251 million years ago, shortly after a mass extinction wiped out most complex life on Earth. An exceptional…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 2 months agoGiant rats have been trained to detect illegal wildlife trade.African giant pouched rats have proven to be skilled at identifying four commonly trafficked products derived from endangered species, including rhino horn and elephant ivory. These trained rats…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 2 months agoThe Great Dying at the end of the Permian Period, 250 million years ago, may have been made worse by extremely strong and long-lasting El Niño events.These mega El Niños caused severe and prolonged climate fluctuations that led to the demise of forests and many land animals, according to Alexander Farnsworth at the University of Bristol in the…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 2 months agoKenyan chameleons that were introduced to Hawaii about 50 years ago have evolved brighter colors. This change is likely due to the fact that they have fewer predators to hide from.Jackson’s chameleons, which are native to Kenya, are known for changing color based on their surroundings. Males change to yellow to attract females or to assert dominance, and switch to green and…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 2 months agomowing_the_grassIt begins every year in September. It is a centuries-old culture of the hilly regions This season is considered to be the most beautiful and busy season of the hilly regions which is also known as…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 2 months agoA new species of leaf chameleon, named Brookesia nofy, has been discovered in the coastal rainforests of Madagascar.This tiny chameleon, measuring less than half the length of a human forefinger, was found in a highly threatened habitat. The discovery was made when tourists posted photos of the tiny reptiles on…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 2 months agoThe Happiness of Dogs:Why the Unexamined Life is Most Worth Living by philosopher Mark Rowlands offers a fascinating take on what it's like to live like a dog. Do you spend a large chunk of your day looking at your dog…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 2 months agoCave diver explores a Mexican sinkhole in an atmospheric photograph.This claustrophobia-inducing image is taken from photographer Martin Broen's new book, "Light in the Underworld," which is a collection of shots from the Yucatán’s cenotes, or sinkholes. The…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 3 months ago"Ambitious story of how life shapes Earth ends superb trilogy.The dynamics of how plants and animals change Earth is central to this last book in a trilogy by Other Minds author and 'scuba-diving philosopher' Peter Godfrey-Smith. In 2016, Peter Godfrey-Smith…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 3 months agoI had the opportunity to test NASA's Valkyrie robot,it left a lasting impression on me. This humanoid robot stands at 1.8 meters tall, weighs 120 kilograms, and possesses hands that appear capable of crushing beer cans. Its appearance is reminiscent…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 3 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.Sunflowers have been observed to exhibit seemingly random movements as they grow.Sunflowers have been observed to exhibit seemingly random movements as they grow. However, these movements actually optimize how much light each plant receives, allowing them to work together for…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 3 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.The book "Seeds: Time Capsules of Life" features close-up photographs of seeds, capturing their intricate beauty.The book, by visual artist Rob Kesseler and botanist Wolfgang Stuppy, explores the flourishing of plant life over the past 360 million years through a combination of scanning electron microscopy and…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 3 months agoFlower farm could supply nickel for electric vehicle batteriesIn Albania, a start-up co-founded by a mining industry mogul is utilizing plants to harvest carbon-neutral nickel from the soil while simultaneously removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 3 months agoAl help find a simple charging trick to boost battery lifespan.Charging new lithium-ion batteries with high currents can significantly increase their total lifespan. A small change in how new lithium-ion batteries are charged can increase their total lifespans…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 3 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.The discovery that the fungus *Parengyodontium album* can degrade polyethylene,The discovery that the fungus Parengyodontium album can degrade polyethylene, the most abundant type of plastic in the ocean, offers a promising solution to the global plastic pollution problem…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 3 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.Plastic vaporizing process could recycle bags and bottles indefinitelyA new process uses cheap catalysts to break down polyethylene and polypropylene into their building blocks, enabling common plastic objects to be turned into new products. Plastic bottles and bags…yousafzai11 (57)in hive-183959 • 3 months agosteemCreated with Sketch.Here are some pictures of intricately built birds' nests from the Natural History Museum in Tring, UK.The museum has one of the world's largest collections of bird specimens, with over 1 million items. The nests are made of various materials, such as dry grass, bird excrement, and spider's…
