Raptors were likely not pack hunters as depicted in movies like Jurassic Park, a new study suggests. Evidence to support the notion that raptors hunted in groups is thin, and modern dinosaur relatives aren’t known for hunting in packs. It’s likely, the researchers argue, that raptors fended for themselves. Visit BGR’s homepage for more stories. …
Bright blue waves are rolling across California beaches after a bloom of phytoplankton floods the shores. The organisms, which appear red during the day, light up blue when disturbed at night The spectacle is attracting onlookers who may be endangering themselves and others by ignoring social distancing mandates. Visit BGR’s homepage for more stories. Brilliant …
Hydrogen-rich worlds may host life, according to a new research paper that shows microorganisms not accustomed to an atmosphere of hydrogen can survive and reproduce in it. The study proved that E. coli and yeast both continue to live despite the dramatic shift to a 100% hydrogen atmosphere. Going forward, the researchers say we should …
A new breed of glowing plants has been developed by scientists using the same compounds that allow naturally luminescent fungi to glow. By engineering the plants to use a naturally-occurring compound in a new way, the plants glow for the duration of their lives. The researchers believe this could be a vital tool in understanding …
The Sierra Nevada red fox was just spotted for the first time in years at Yosemite National Park. The population of the species is so incredibly low that some estimates suggest there may be as few as 10 adults left in the wild. Conservationists are trying to give the foxes a fighting chance at survival, …
Cicadas on a 17-year life cycle will emerge from the ground in several states this spring. After spending 17 years underground, the bugs will crawl up, perch on trees, and transition to winged adults. This year’s brood — Brood IX — can be found in North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Visit BGR’s homepage for …
Being stuck inside due to the coronavirus pandemic doesn’t mean missing out on nature. These awesome nature live streams will let you experience the great outdoors from the comfort of your couch. Visit BGR’s homepage for more stories. Being stuck inside is a bummer. Being stuck inside because there’s a global pandemic and coming within …
Astronomers detected a distant exoplanet with iron rain. Iron is vaporized due to high daytime temperatures and then condenses into rain as it moves to the cooler night side, becoming rain. The planet is located 640 light years from Earth and was studied using ESO’s Very Large Telescope. Visit BGR’s homepage for more stories. Scientists …
A female Komodo dragon at the Chattanooga Zoo reproduced without a mate. DNA tests on her three hatchlings revealed she gave birth to them without fertilization. Few species are capable of this feat, called parthenogenesis. Visit BGR’s homepage for more stories. A female Komodo dragon named Charlie, under the care of Tennessee’s Chattanooga Zoo, has …
As far as anyone knows, there’s no life currently sticking it out on Mars. The Red Planet may have conditions suitable for life, especially deep underground, but scientists haven’t been able to actually confirm it. For now, looking for signs of past life on the surface is as close as we’re going to get to …
