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🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Does winter really weaken you? Why it may be more valuable to the body than a constant summer

The article discusses the importance of seasonal variation, particularly winter, for human biology and resilience.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Galactic Orbit of the Solar System is Behind the Earth’s Great Extinction

The article discusses the Earth’s formation, the emergence of life, and the various mass extinction events over geological time, suggesting a connection between these extinctions and the solar system's galactic orbit.

Feb 26 • 01:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘The Tyrant of the Sea’ Bigg’s Killer Whale: A Predator of Resident Orcas?

A study suggests that Bigg's killer whales may prey on the resident killer whale population in the North Pacific, prompting new theories about the social structure of resident orcas.

Feb 25 • 09:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Design Marvel: Revealing the Secret of the 'Zubaba' Brain Shrinkage in Winter

The article discusses the remarkable adaptation of the 'zubaba' animal, which drastically reduces its brain size by over 20% in winter to cope with the cold.

Feb 25 • 05:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Chimpanzees test positive for alcohol: like one or two drinks a day

A study found that many wild chimpanzees are consuming alcohol by eating overripe fruits, similar to one or two drinks a day for humans.

Feb 25 • 00:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

What Hair Reveals About Your Health, According to Specialists

Hair is not just dead material; it serves as a biological marvel that reflects the secrets of the body and plays a role in identity and cultural expression.

Feb 24 • 21:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

WHY YOUR BRAIN REFUSES TO SLEEP IN A STRANGE PLACE

Many people struggle to sleep in unfamiliar environments despite being physically exhausted, and the reasons lie in the interplay of biology and psychology.

Feb 24 • 17:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

They filmed a strange creature that changes shape in the Ocean

A scientific expedition captured footage of a shape-shifting jellyfish, Deepstaria, at 790 meters depth in the Pacific Ocean, which quickly went viral on social media.

Feb 24 • 11:24 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Today two stranded whales are being removed

Two stranded sperm whales in Skallingen Strand, Denmark, are set to be autopsied and removed as authorities urge the public to maintain distance and follow guidelines.

Feb 24 • 05:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

Horses whistle while they whinny to produce a unique sound

A recent study reveals that horses can produce a distinctive whinny sound that combines low and high frequencies simultaneously, resembling a form of singing and whistling.

Feb 23 • 18:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

"City of Eels" on the Ocean Floor Thrives with Life. Fascinating Discovery by Scientists

Scientists have discovered a volcanic cone named Nafanua that has emerged in the Vailulu'u underwater volcano near Samoa.

Feb 23 • 16:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Biology: Why Are Women's Pelvises Not Broader?

Researchers investigate the evolutionary reasons behind the narrowness of the female pelvis, suggesting it balances childbirth difficulty with bipedalism efficiency.

Feb 23 • 11:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Unprecedented Cold: Rare 'Sleeper Shark' Swimming in the Depths Around Antarctica

A rare 'sleeper shark' has been filmed swimming in the icy depths near Antarctica, marking the first confirmed sighting of such a species in these frigid waters.

Feb 23 • 10:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Cleaner Fish That Confused Scientists: A Small Fish Succeeds in the 'Mirror Test'

A recent study shows that the cleaner wrasse fish can pass the mirror test, challenging previous notions of self-awareness in animals.

Feb 23 • 08:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Fanø Island: Four stranded sperm whales in Denmark have died

Four stranded sperm whales off the coast of Fanø Island in Denmark have died, marking the third such incident this year.

Feb 22 • 16:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

They look like miniature spaceships. Scientists just discovered them

Researchers have documented 15 species of comb jellies, six of which have never been observed in Colombian waters before.

Feb 22 • 14:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

All beached whales on Fanø are now confirmed dead

The last of the stranded sperm whales on Fanø has been confirmed dead, with the rescue operation set to analyze the remains.

Feb 22 • 11:32 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Giants breathe out on the coast of Fanø: 'It is in a way completely perverse'

Five sperm whales have stranded on the beaches of Fanø, prompting sadness and concern among local observers.

Feb 21 • 19:43 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Whales researcher: There is something perverse about it when sperm whales die in a meter of water

A researcher expresses sadness over the recent stranding and death of sperm whales along the Wadden Sea.

Feb 21 • 19:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Sperm whales washed up on the Danish coast

Five sperm whales have washed up off the coast of Denmark near Fanø Island, with some dead and others alive.

Feb 21 • 10:42 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Stranded whales may have moved during the night

Reports indicate that stranded whales in Denmark may have been relocated by the tides overnight, with new sightings reported the following morning.

Feb 21 • 09:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"Spiky dragon" discovered in China. A dinosaur from 125 million years ago surprised researchers

A newly discovered dinosaur, Haolong dongi, reveals remarkable details about its biology due to well-preserved skin, providing insights into the ichthyosaur family from 125 million years ago.

Feb 21 • 05:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Adaptive fathers – thanks to biology

An article discussing the influence of biology and culture on the differences in parenting roles of mothers and fathers.

Feb 20 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

BOOK OF THE WEEK: Genes Do Not Determine Everything, or Why a Clone is Never an Exact Copy of the Original

This week's featured book on Kuku Radio explores the complexity of cells and emphasizes that understanding living organisms requires more than just knowledge of DNA.

Feb 20 • 11:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Cats May Help in Treating Cancer in Humans

An international team of researchers has found genetic similarities between cancers in domestic cats and humans, which could enhance our understanding of tumor biology and treatment approaches.

Feb 20 • 10:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Scientists have recorded a shark in the freezing depths of Antarctica for the first time. They filmed it

Scientists have documented a shark in the Antarctic deep for the first time, marking a significant discovery in marine biology.

Feb 20 • 10:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Parana researcher is a finalist for the 'Oscar of conservation' for a project that protects marine fauna in partnership with traditional communities

Brazilian marine biologist Camila Domit is a finalist for the Whitley Awards 2026 for her conservation work with endangered dolphin species.

Feb 20 • 08:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Shark surprises researchers and is spotted for the first time in deep waters of Antarctica

A previously undocumented shark was filmed for the first time in the deep waters of Antarctica, challenging the belief that sharks do not inhabit these icy regions.

Feb 20 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The 'smiling' fossil found by a tourist on an island with 150 inhabitants

A British woman discovered an unusual fossil on Holy Island in England, which resembled a smiling face, and shared it online for identification.

Feb 19 • 21:55 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

An 'Unexpected' Visual System: How Deep-Sea Fish See in the Dark?

A recent study reveals that some deep-sea fish possess an unconventional visual system that may reshape our understanding of vertebrate vision and adaptation to low-light environments.

Feb 19 • 16:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Researchers Surprised: An Animal Discovered in Antarctic Waters That Shouldn't Have Been There

Scientists discovered a southern sleeper shark in Antarctic waters, prompting a reevaluation of the fauna that could survive in such extreme conditions.

Feb 19 • 10:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fish that inhabit the depths of the Red Sea have an unprecedented visual system

New research reveals a previously unknown hybrid visual cell type in deep-sea fish from the Red Sea, merging characteristics of rods and cones for low-light vision.

Feb 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

A groundbreaking study shows that life originated in ice

A new study suggests that life on Earth may have developed in frozen environments, challenging previous beliefs about the necessity of warm conditions for the evolution of biological structures.

Feb 19 • 08:42 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Salmon farm antibiotics found in native species

Antibiotics used in Tasmanian salmon farming have been found in local marine species, raising concerns about ecological impacts, although public health assessments deem the levels safe for human consumption.

Feb 19 • 06:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Shark recorded for the first time in the icy depths of Antarctica

Scientists unexpectedly captured footage of a sleeper shark at nearly 500 meters deep in Antarctica, challenging prior assumptions about their absence in that region.

Feb 18 • 19:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Fish Change Gender in Front of an Audience

Three female fish are changing their gender at the Øresund Aquarium in Denmark, a procedure that fascinates the observing staff.

Feb 18 • 18:41 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

Shark caught on camera for 1st time in waters of Antarctica

A sleeper shark has been filmed in Antarctic waters for the first time, challenging previous beliefs about shark habitation in icy regions.

Feb 18 • 18:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Researchers capture shark hunting and patrolling actions in Fernando de Noronha; VIDEO

Researchers documented shark hunting and patrolling behaviors in Fernando de Noronha's Baía do Sueste as part of a conservation monitoring project.

Feb 18 • 15:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Biology: Male Turtles Drive Females to Death

A study on the Greek tortoises on Golem Grad island reveals that male tortoises, in overwhelming numbers, are negatively impacting the female population leading to their decline.

Feb 18 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Great white shark teeth change as it ages

The article discusses how great white shark teeth evolve throughout their lifetime, highlighting their remarkable adaptations as apex predators.

Feb 18 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Star-flower and sea pig: unknown beings found 4,000 meters in the ocean

Researchers discovered a vast array of unknown marine species at depths of 4,000 meters in the Pacific Ocean during a 160-day international expedition.

Feb 18 • 13:37 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

This video surprised researchers: - We went down there and did not expect to see a shark

Researchers in Antarctica captured a surprising video of a nearly 4-meter-long Pacific sleeper shark, challenging the belief that sharks do not inhabit the icy waters of the Southern Ocean.

Feb 18 • 13:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Scientists can't believe it: First recorded shark swimming in the Antarctic Ocean captured on video

Researchers captured video evidence of the first shark, specifically a sleeper shark, recorded swimming in the Antarctic Ocean, challenging long-held scientific beliefs.

Feb 18 • 13:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

The border of death really exists. This is how the human body fades away

The article explores the biological process of dying, emphasizing that death is a series of changes rather than a singular moment.

Feb 18 • 13:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

Video of an Unexpected Discovery: The First Shark Spotted in the Waters Around Antarctica

A video captures the first sighting of a shark in the waters surrounding Antarctica, highlighting an unexpected marine discovery.

Feb 18 • 12:20 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Shark found in Antarctica - to the researchers' surprise

Australian researchers have spotted a rare sight in Antarctica: a sleepy shark resting close to the seabed in icy waters.

Feb 18 • 07:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Want to see the world's biggest crab? It is in Santos and has giant legs

The Japanese spider crab, the largest arthropod in the world, is on display at the Museu do Mar in Santos, Brazil.

Feb 16 • 21:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

They Eat Bones and Survive on the Seabed Desert. Research Gradually Reveals Pieces of the Deep-Sea Puzzle

This article explores the unique survival mechanisms of deep-sea organisms, particularly a tiny worm that plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological processes on the ocean floor.

Feb 16 • 10:59 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Why Do We Yawn? A Study Reveals a Phenomenon That Even Surprised Experts

A recent study conducted in Australia shed light on the biological purpose of yawning and its surprising effects on the brain.

Feb 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

An ancient ship can be seen in Stockholm due to low Baltic Sea levels

Due to exceptionally low water levels in the Baltic Sea, an ancient shipwreck has become visible near Stockholm, drawing attention from archaeologists and locals alike.

Feb 16 • 04:27 UTC

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