A warming planet might not dry out Earth as much as previously believed, because plants will become less thirsty as carbon dioxide in the atmosphere rises, researchers said Monday. Previous studies have projected that more…
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‘Strong signal’ stirs interest in hunt for alien life
A “strong signal” detected by a radio telescope in Russia that is scanning the heavens for signs of extraterrestrial life has stirred interest among the scientific community. “No one is claiming that this is the…
#WeirdNews: More than 300 reindeer killed at exact same time in Norway
More than 300 wild reindeer have been killed by lightning in southern Norway, officials said Monday, in the largest such incident known to date. The 323 reindeer, including 70 young, were found on Friday by…
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy partners with Virry app for LIVE wildlife experiences
Starting later this year children and parents using the Virry app will have real-time access to view the behaviours and interactions between Lewa’s endangered wildlife. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, the world-renowned catalyst for community conservation in…
#EndFGM: Egypt seeks tougher penalties for female circumcision
Egypt’s government said on Sunday it will ask parliament to approve a draft law that would increase jail terms for those who perform female circumcision. Female circumcision, or female genital mutilation (FGM), was banned in…
Mini Australian ‘lion’ named for David Attenborough
A tiny “kitten-sized” marsupial lion that roamed Australia’s ancient rainforests some 18 million years ago has been named after veteran British naturalist David Attenborough. The fossil remains of the “microleo attenboroughi” were found in the…
Newspaper says it uncovered KFC’s secret recipe
Is the secret KFC recipe a secret no more? A US newspaper says it may have inadvertently stumbled upon the closely guarded blend of spices and herbs that coat the global restaurant chain’s signature fried…
Grandpa astronaut breaks US space record
American astronaut Jeff Williams, 58, broke his retired NASA colleague Scott Kelly’s record for the most cumulative days in space Wednesday, the US space agency said. Williams, an accomplished spacewalker, surpassed Kelly’s record of 520…
#WeirdNews: KFC launch ‘extra cripsy’ chicken-scented sunscreen
KFC have launched their own brand of sunscreen. The fast food giant have came up with a “crazy idea” that saw them create a sun protection for avid fans, which smells like “extra crispy” chicken…
#CarNews: Speedy new Tesla boasts range topping 300 miles
Tesla unveiled speedy new model electric cars capable of traveling more than 300 miles (482 kilometers) before needing to be recharged. A Model S P100D with “Ludicrous mode” was billed by Tesla founder Elon Musk…