Burmese pythons can eat bigger animals than we thought possible

Pythons have famously cartoonish eating habits, and they might be even better at it than we thought. A new study has found that Burmese pythons can eat even larger prey than was thought mathematically possible.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, Science… Continue reading Burmese pythons can eat bigger animals than we thought possible

The sky-high mountain superhighway used by billions of tiny travelers

Regardless of what you may think of insects – if you even think about them at all – they make up around 90% of animal species on the planet and without them we’d see the collapse of ocean and land ecosystems that could ultimately lead to the end of all… Continue reading The sky-high mountain superhighway used by billions of tiny travelers

Invasive ant causes chain-reaction, sparing zebras from lions in Kenya

It almost sounds like a fairytale: a tiny ant dramatically impacting a giant lion. But thanks to a study that reveals just how interconnected all life forms really are, researchers have just figured out that it happened on the savannas of Africa.Contin… Continue reading Invasive ant causes chain-reaction, sparing zebras from lions in Kenya

Scientists give nature a nudge, training native species to hunt invaders

In a twist on using animals as biological control, a method that has not always been well understood and in many cases been an absolute disaster for the environment, scientists have successfully given nature a nudge and taught native predators to activ… Continue reading Scientists give nature a nudge, training native species to hunt invaders

Exposing Iran’s Hacking Ecosystem using Maltego – A Case Study

The following is a brief …Exposing Iran’s Hacking Ecosystem using Maltego – A Case Study was first posted on June 24, 2023 at 1:56 pm.©2021 "". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not r… Continue reading Exposing Iran’s Hacking Ecosystem using Maltego – A Case Study

The “cocaine hippos” have become a huge headache for Colombia

Infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar may be long gone, however he’s still wreaking havoc on his native Colombia thanks to his thriving hippos.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Cocaine, Colombia, Ecosystem, Environmental, Biodiversity Continue reading The “cocaine hippos” have become a huge headache for Colombia

Scientists name the top plants for bumblebee-friendly gardens

A study of nearly 23,000 interactions between different species of bumblebees and flowers has determined what these environmentally important fuzzy buzzers like to dine on. The information will help professional and amateur conservationists cater to th… Continue reading Scientists name the top plants for bumblebee-friendly gardens

How moss makes better soil and helps combat climate change

Mosses are one of the planet’s most common – and undervalued – plants. A large new study has finally given moss the recognition it deserves, highlighting its importance in maintaining Earth’s ecosystems and its potential for reducing our carbon footpri… Continue reading How moss makes better soil and helps combat climate change

“Lost City of the Monkey God” reveals treasure trove of rare, new and rediscovered species

In 2012, centuries-old legends of a lost city in Honduras were confirmed when ancient ruins were rediscovered in the dense Mosquita rainforest. Now, scientists have conducted a three-week expedition to these ruins, known as the “White City” o… Continue reading “Lost City of the Monkey God” reveals treasure trove of rare, new and rediscovered species