In a well executed escape, Inky the octopus has done a runner from the National Aquarium in New Zealand. A lovable rogue of a cephalopod, Inky will be sorely missed by both staff and visitors. The search of the aquarium was curtailed after a trail … [Read more...]
Strange Creatures of the Deep Sea
In a tumbling Jules Verne-esque adventure, a "lost world" of strange creatures, scalding hot temperatures and sheer darkness has been discovered by robotic vehicles deep down at the end of the Earth. The vehicles were deployed by researchers to … [Read more...]
The Children of Technology – A New Species
From the chimpanzee, to Homo sapiens neanderthalensis and eventually the Homo sapien, the human species has undergone a number of changes to adapt to a constantly evolving lifestyle. However, now, it appears, the pace is quickening, as a recent … [Read more...]
Research on AIDS Leaves Cats Glowing Green
An unusually bright idea to stop one of the world's deadliest diseases has seen scientists inject feline embryos with monkey and jellyfish genes, creating fluorescent green cats in a glowing world first. Aimed at arresting the spread of HIV and … [Read more...]
Mythical Giant Herring Discovered in Sweden
A rare and ancient giant Herring, measuring close to 12 feet long, was found dead near a small fishing village on Sweden's west coast. Also known as the 'giant oarfish', the King of Herrings is the world's longest bony fish, with specimens known … [Read more...]
‘Ninja’ slug that fires love darts found in Borneo
During a recent micro investigation within the Borneo Jungle, wildlife researchers uncovered previously unidentified species, such as the 'ninja' slug, a lungless frog, and the world's largest stick insect. The species were found in areas … [Read more...]