A mosquito lands on a blackbird’s wing. It pierces the skin, draws blood, and moves on. Somewhere in that moment, a parasite called Plasmodium slips into the bird’s bloodstream. Researchers have long known this happens across the UK, but they weren’t sure which mosquitoes do the transmitting. They finally have answers to that puzzle. A…
Image(s): Left/Wikipedia/Right/Canva While millions know Morgan Freeman for his iconic voice and award-winning performances, the Hollywood legend has also become an unlikely champion for one of the planet’s smallest yet most important creatures. Concerned by the global decline in bee populations, Freeman transformed his 124-acre ranch in Charleston, Mississippi, into a sanctuary designed to provide…
7,000-year-old fish traps show hunter-gatherers brought fish to Norway’s mountains centuries before farming Ancient hunter-gatherers carried live brown trout past steep waterfalls to stock empty mountain lakes in Norway 7,000 years ago, creating managed fisheries whose descendants are still being caught by local anglers today.Archaeologists at the University of Oslo discovered well-preserved wooden fish traps…
Saudi Arabia has launched a new 90-day multiple entry Umrah visa. Saudi Arabia has launched a new multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for one year, allowing pilgrims to enter the Kingdom several times within a year while staying for a combined total of up to 90 days, Saudi Press Agency reported.The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah…
Oyster reefs also protect coastlines by helping reduce the force of waves during storms. What looked like waste has turned into an important tool for restoring marine life along Florida’s coast. Between 2007 and 2024, Florida placed more than 500,000 tonnes of recycled oyster and clam shells into the Gulf of Mexico as part of…
Clavicular explained the reasons behind his breakup with girlfriend Lily Snyder during an emotional livestream on July 20, 2026. (Image via Instagram/@clavicular0 and @lilliansnyderr) Clavicular has always seen himself in the spotlight for all types of reasons. Sometimes, good, sometimes bad. However, this time, the reason is very different. On July 20, 2026, things reached…
Sending humans to Mars is one of Nasa’s greatest ambitions, but the journey presents enormous challenges. A round trip could take well over a year, exposing astronauts to dangerous cosmic radiation, muscle and bone loss caused by microgravity, psychological stress and the need to carry vast amounts of food, water and supplies. To tackle these…
Iran dares US to attempt a ground invasion of Kharg Island Iran has warned the United States of severe consequences if it attempts a ground invasion of Kharg Island, the strategic oil hub that handles around 90 per cent of the country’s crude exports, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.The Iranian Foreign…
When most billionaires think about leaving a legacy, they build skyscrapers, museums, or charitable foundations. Italian luxury fashion entrepreneur Brunello Cucinelli has chosen something different: a library. The founder of the cashmere fashion empire is creating the Universal Library of Solomeo, an ambitious cultural project in the medieval Italian village where his company is based….
US President Donald Trump has said the Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar and now used for presidential travel will soon undergo upgrades to strengthen its capabilities, after questions emerged about its security features.Speaking on Sunday after returning to Washington from New Jersey aboard the aircraft, Trump said the jet would be sent for additional work…