A nuclear power plant is hardly the first place that comes to mind when thinking about wildlife refuges. Yet around Turkey Point, south of Miami, American crocodiles have made themselves at home in a vast network of artificial canals built for the plant. The waterways have become an important habitat for a species that once…
Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, has liquid rain, rivers and seas much like Earth, except its clouds are made of methane rather than water vapour. Planetary scientists studying the moon found that its rainstorms are far more extreme than anyone had anticipated. Vast stretches of the moon sit dry for long spells before being struck by…
For most people, conservation is associated with large mammals, forests or national parks. Phil Pister spent his life proving that the survival of tiny desert fish could matter just as much. The California fisheries biologist became known for an extraordinary moment in 1969 when he realised that the last remaining Owens pupfish were in immediate…
Inspired by the passing of his dog Wolfgang in 2012, Steve Greig embarked on a heartfelt mission to rescue senior dogs, offering them a nurturing environment for their remaining days. He now looks after a diverse group of elderly animals and showcases their journeys on Instagram, encouraging others to consider adopting older pets. His unwavering…
At first glance, the advice sounds almost absurd: “If you are in a rush, take the longer way.” But behind the paradox lies an idea increasingly backed by psychology, productivity research and everyday experience—that shortcuts taken under pressure often create bigger delays.Whether it’s speeding through traffic, rushing an email without proofreading or making impulsive decisions…
Jashanpreet Sidhu and Priyanshu Goel wanted in alleged Canada rental fraud/Image: PRP Two Indian-origin men are wanted in Canada in connection with an alleged apartment rental fraud scheme that left at least eight people out of more than $30,000.According to Peel Regional Police, the alleged scam operated in Mississauga, Ontario, between January and February 2025….
Twitch streamer Zack “Asmongold” has been banned from the platform after comments he made during a recent livestream drew heavy attention online. The 36-year-old streamer was watching a YouTube video when he made remarks about people crossing a border. His comments quickly spread across social media, with many viewers criticizing what he said. The ban…
Ethan Klein and iDubbbz’s reported legal dispute has become tied to a disagreement over the H3 snark community. (Image via: Instagram/@h3h3productions & @idubbbz) The legal dispute between Ethan Klein and Ian “iDubbbz” Washburn is reportedly about more than the original defamation case. According to internet culture reporter Steven Asarch, documents connected to the lawsuit show…
Representative Image (AI-generated) A wildfire that swept through the high-altitude alpine zone of Africa’s Rwenzori Mountains in 2012 has been identified as the first large-scale fire to strike the region in at least 12,000 years, according to a study published in Nature. By analysing ancient lake sediment cores (cylindrical samples of layered mud from the…
Typhoon ‘Dim-sum’: how Hong Kong put a tasty snack on the storm map Inspired by the mouth-watering snack, ‘Dim-sum’ has been added to the official list of names for future tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific and the South China Sea.However, it was not Hong Kong’s most popular choice. More than 20,000 people took…