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No Satellites or Drones Needed: Undersea Fiber-Optic Cables Can Now Track Whales

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:03:26 +0000

In other words, the cable does not hear whales—it senses the subtle water-pressure disturbances created by their movement.

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Singapore Harbors a New Deadly Jellyfish, Beach Tourists Urged to Stay Cautious

admin — Wed, 20 May 2026 06:51:16 +0000

Scientists have discovered a new deadly box jellyfish species in Singapore waters, raising fresh concerns for beach safety as venomous sightings increase near popular coastal areas.

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Predicting Rain Is Getting Harder as Climate Change Disrupts Atmospheric Patterns

admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:21:49 +0000

Predicting rainfall is becoming more challenging as climate change alters atmospheric circulation, making it harder for scientists to determine when and where rain will fall despite clearer global trends.

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Ghost Spiders Turn Out to Exist in Indonesia Too

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:26:35 +0000

A ghost spider no one knew existed has been discovered in Indonesia—rewriting what scientists know about spiders in Southeast Asia.

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They Said It’s ‘Monster Coral’ Hidden in a Remote Pacific Volcano

admin — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:37:17 +0000

This ‘monster coral’ has survived extreme ocean conditions for centuries, raising new questions about how reefs endure climate change.

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Hidden in Limestone, This New Gecko Could Disappear Before We Know It

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:48:15 +0000

This tiny gecko survived millions of years in isolation. Now its entire habitat could disappear in decades.

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Tropical Peat Fires Reach Highest Level in 2,000 Years

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:03:26 +0000

Tropical peat fires are no longer just natural events. Research shows a dramatic surge since the 20th century, fueled by human land-use changes and rising risks in Indonesia.

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Cats’ Famous Landing Skill Gets Scientific Explanation

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:37:25 +0000

Cats are known for landing on their feet, but new research shows this ability is not just reflex. Scientists reveal how spine mechanics enable precise mid-air rotation.

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Why So Many Hedgehogs Die on Roads—and the Technology That Could Save Them

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:39:54 +0000

Across Europe, the scale of the problem can be alarming. Several transport ecology analyses estimate that between 3 and 30 percent of local hedgehog populations may die each year due to vehicle collisions.

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Rapid Evolution Helps Species Survive Climate Change

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:01:24 +0000

This finding suggests that population recovery was not simply the result of improved environmental conditions. Instead, it was closely linked to genetic changes that occurred during the drought.

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