The US plans to auction up to 33 million acres of deep ocean around American Samoa for mineral exploration despite major environmental data gaps

The US plans to auction up to 33 million acres of deep ocean around American Samoa for mineral exploration despite major environmental data gaps The United States has moved a step closer to deep-sea mining after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) proposed auctioning two massive seabed lease areas near American Samoa for mineral…

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A rare yellow-flowered California plant unseen since 1957 has been rediscovered after 68 years |

Representative Image of a long-lost California wildflower found again after decades (AI-generated image) A small, yellow-flowered California native plant that had not been documented in nearly seven decades has been rediscovered in the hills of eastern Contra Costa County. The caper-fruited Tropidocarpum, last recorded in 1957, was found on March 3, 2025, by botanist Heath…

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Watch: Viral video of dolphin carrying its dead newborn through the Indian Ocean reveals a deep and old ‘mourning ritual’

Fraggle, a grieving mother dolphin, carried her deceased calf for six days, a poignant testament to her profound maternal love. Captured by drone footage in the Indian Ocean, this heart-wrenching scene revealed the support of her pod, which gathered around her in solidarity during her mourning. This behavior, seen in over twenty cetacean species, underscores…

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Meet Jo Nagai: 10-year-old Japanese student who discovered butterflies can remember their time as caterpillars after he noticed that the caterpillars he had raised to recognise him after turning into butterflies | World News

A 10-year-old student from Japan has captured worldwide attention after his fascination with butterflies led to a remarkable scientific study that is challenging long-held assumptions about insect memory. Jo Nagai, an elementary school student from Kobe, spent years carefully observing the Asian swallowtail butterflies he raised at home. His curiosity was sparked when he noticed…

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60 venomous snakes, cocaine, guns and 22,000 dollars in cash seized during New Mexico drug raid; inland taipan among reptiles found

60 venomous snakes, cocaine, guns and 22,000 dollars in cash seized during New Mexico drug raid; inland taipan among reptiles found Federal agents investigating an alleged cocaine trafficking operation in New Mexico made a shocking discovery after uncovering 60 snakes, half a pound of cocaine, three firearms and 22,000 dollars in cash during a raid…

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Arctic: Most ancient Arctic carbon entering the ocean gets buried instead of becoming greenhouse gas, study finds |

Representative Image of thawing Arctic permafrost releasing ancient carbon into coastal waters (AI-generated image) As Arctic permafrost thaws and coastlines erode, enormous quantities of ancient carbon that has sat frozen in the ground for thousands of years are being carried into the sea. Scientists have long worried that microorganisms in the ocean would break this…

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“I’ll probably end up ruling the entire planet”: Clavicular sparks frenzy after claiming he’sone of the most influential people in the world

A parody account on X went viral after sharing quotes attributed to Clavicular, claiming he believes he is among the world’s most influential people and on a “once in a generation” rise. The post also included ambitious remarks about changing culture and even ruling beyond the planet. While the account is clearly labelled as parody,…

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“She’s always been retarded”: Streamers Asmongold tears into Candace Owens over Charlie Kirk claims, says she’s ‘totally cooked’ after conspiracy theories

Asmongold strongly criticised Candace Owens over her Charlie Kirk conspiracy claims, arguing she has severely damaged her credibility and alienated mainstream audiences. He claimed there was little chance of repairing her public image and suggested her remaining supporters would continue demanding more extreme claims. His remarks, shared widely on social media, sparked fresh debate, with…

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