Scientists Find Crows Are Capable of Recursion — A Cognitive Ability Thought to Be Unique to Humans and Other Primates
According to a new study, crows possess the cognitive ability for one of the linguistic elements that make human language so complex. Image credit: Ian Sane In the early…
This Alien-Looking Creature Found on Antarctica Has a Weird Glittering Golden Mane Making It Look Like Luxury Stuff
This unusual, 8-inch long marine worm looks like something out of a nightmare — a luxury nightmare, for that matter. Matthew Brown/NIWA In the vast Southern Ocean near…
This House Built on Extremely Steep Swiss Mountain is Just Incredible
Friendships formed against the odds are the strongest of all. Image credit: Texas Fawn and Friends Coyote and badger. Orphaned baby rhino and zebra. Unlikely animal friendships are nothing short…
This House Built on Extremely Steep Swiss Mountain is Just Incredible
This house was built on impossible terrain at a height of 4003 meters (13133 feet) in Switzerland in 1915. I wonder what technique was used to get it…
How Come Capybaras Get Along So Well With Other Species?
These peaceful little guys (who are the largest rodents in the world) are called capybaras, and they get along extremely well with literally every other animal species. Including…
This Rainbow River in Colombia Has the Most Amazing Colors in the World
Welcome to the most colorful river of the world. Rainbows are jealous of the beauty of Caño Cristales. Image credit: Mario Carvajal Caño Cristales is a vividly coloured river…
Hoodoos: The Beautiful Fairy Chimneys That Appear To Be From Another Planet
Hoodoos near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Image credit: Albuquerque Outdoors Magazine Hoodoos. Fairy chimneys. Earth pyramids. Tent rocks. They have many different names, but these strange badland rock formations are…
Glass Gem: The Story of The Most Beautiful Corn Variety on Earth
Glass Gem is arguably the most beautiful corn variety in the world with its amazing rainbow colors. And the story behind it is just as remarkable. Image credit:…
These Amazing Vertical-Axis Windmills in Iran Have Been in Use for Over 1,000 Years
The ancient vertical-axis windmills of Nashtifan, Iran, are a marvel of engineering and a testament to human ingenuity. Image credit: Hadidehghanpour Located in the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi,…
Fantastic ‘Virgin’ Pool Never Before Seen by Humans Discovered Deep in New Mexico Cave
A newly discovered wondrous pool, which lies 700 ft. below Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico, has never before been seen by human eyes. The cave pool,…
Giant Sunfish Baby Is Identified For The First Time And It’s Adorable
The larval form giant bump-head sunfish had remained a mystery to ocean scientists – until now. Scientists from Australia and New Zealand have finally uncovered the early life…
This Ancient Japanese Forestry Technique Creates the Perfect Lumber Without Cutting Down Trees
We all know bonsai, but who knew there were bonsai forests too? Image credits: wrathofgnon Upon leaving Kyoto, you can see vast cedar forests planted along the hillsides. The…