Despite over 50% of China’s 1.4 billion population being male, the country fears a sperm shortage due to low-quality sperm. (1, 2, 3)To help combat the issue, Chinese company Jiangsu Sanwe Medical Science and Technology invented an automatic sperm extractor. Now available in many hospitals around the country, this is what they are and how...
We’ve all witnessed (or at least seen videos of) hurricanes on Earth, but did you know that they can happen in space, too? A team of researchers from China’s Shandong University spotted the first-ever space hurricane over the North Pole. The difference? Instead of water, space hurricanes rain electrons. (1) Researchers Discover The First-Ever Space...
Locals reported a strange deer stumbling through the streets of Farragut, Tennessee. It appeared disoriented and unaware of the people close by. Upon closer inspection, people realized that it had hair growing from its eyeball. Locals reported it to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), who studied the now deceased animal to find out just...
Brazil’s rainforests are extraordinarily important for the health of our planet, and yet they are being destroyed. Parts of the Amazon Rainforest are now being sold illegally on Facebook Marketplace, and not very much is being done to stop it. (1) Parts of The Amazon Rainforest Being Sold Illegally On Facebook Marketplace When you think...
We all know that billionaire Bill Gates is interested in tech, science, and philanthropy. Did you know, however, that he also has a vested interest in farmland? That’s right: Bill Gates now owns more farmland than anyone else in America. (1) Bill Gates Named Top Farmland Owner in America On January 11, The Land Report...
A recent study has found that plants may “scream” when they are stressed or injured, raising questions about whether or not they feel pain. The study, conducted by researchers at Tel Aviv University, found that plants emit a high-frequency sound when their stems are cut or when they are under stress from lack of water...
A large-scale bee death in Yucatan, Mexico has led to farmers blaming Bayer-Monsanto for the loss of 300,000 bees. The mass bee death affected around 100 apiaries and up to 2,500 hives in San Francisco Suctuc and Crucero Oxá, in the municipality of Hopelchén. The farmers say that the cause of death is linked to...
Trading Places is a comedic film that came out in 1983. It stars Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis. The movie was directed by John Landis and written by Timothy Harris and Herschel Weingrod based on the story by George Tabori. At the time of its release, it was somewhat controversial – and...
When we think of symbiotic relationships (aka ones that are mutually beneficial), we typically think of two plants or animals that work well together. Did you know, however, that sheep and solar farms can benefit each other similarly? Sheep living in pasture with solar panels benefit from shade in hot weather and more nutritious grass...
Are you an iPhone user concerned about your privacy? If so, you’ve likely changed your settings to not allow for any data or analytics information sharing whatsoever. Unfortunately, these two California residents have found that despite that, Apple has still been collecting your data, anyways. Now they are filing a lawsuit against the company for...
Losing a pet is a difficult situation to go through. After all, our pets are a huge part of our families and our lives. When one leaves us, it can often leave our home feeling rather quiet and empty, as if something is missing. To fill that hole in their heart, some people turn to...
It’s that time of year again: Spooky Season. The time when kids and adults alike get dressed up in costumes and either go trick-or-treating through the neighborhood or go to Halloween parties. While the candy was always great, the most fun part of Halloween has always been the costumes. You can dress up in something...
