INSANE: 5 - The Real Truth

Sperm whale carcass buried on Tasmanian beach sparks concerns over potential shark attack

A resident says ‘children like to swim in the area directly out front from where whale is currently being buried’

The Independent UK · Oct 24

Antarctic flood raised a lake by 2 metres, altering carbon cycling and microbes

In January 2019, a glacial flood caused Lake Untersee in Antarctica to rise dramatically and altered its water chemistry. Researchers found that the flood significantly impacted the microbial ecosystem living beneath its ice cover. The flood changed carbon availability, supporting increased photosynthetic activity in microbial mats. Evidence suggests that periodic…

The Times of India · Oct 24

Nebraska workers sink 150 trees in two lakes to create underwater shelter for young fish

In Nebraska, conservationists launched an innovative project by strategically removing overgrown trees and submerging them to foster underwater fish habitats. With 150 trees now placed in two lakes, this initiative not only improves access for fishermen but also revitalizes the aquatic ecosystem. By addressing dense shorelines, the project aims to…

The Times of India · Oct 24

Eight reintroduced animal species you can see in the UK, from beavers in Ealing to bison in Kent

This half-term holiday, take teens or tots outside to explore and spot spoonbills, eagles, bison and beavers says Emma Pocklington

The Independent UK · Oct 23

South Korean rescuers try three times to free shark, but it swims back into canal

A dusky shark, named Bukangi, has remained in the North Port canal in Busan for over a month. Authorities have attempted multiple rescues, but the shark keeps returning to the canal. Experts believe busy port activities may be influencing Bukangi's behavior, making it feel safer in the canal. The shark,…

The Times of India · Oct 23

The African Catfish Is Banned in India. It's Still Spreading Through Our Rivers.

In 2000, the Government of India banned the import and farming of African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, after ecologists flagged what it does to freshwater ecosystems. The fish is still here. It is in the Yamuna, in Kerala's backwaters, in wetlands across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, and in farm ponds…

Times Life · Oct 23

How Lantana Camara Is Quietly Destroying India's Tiger Reserves

Lantana camara produces a berry that looks edible, smells faintly sweet, and is mildly toxic to most mammals. That detail captures the plant's entire strategy: it offers just enough to get dispersed, and then it poisons the competition. Brought to India by the British as a hedge ornamental in the…

Times Life · Oct 23

How to Clean Up Without Destroying Beneficial Insect Habitat

That pile of dead leaves and dried flower stems might look like a weekend cleanup project, but it could also be home to hundreds of tiny creatures helping keep your garden healthy. Before you reach for the rake, leaf blower, or pruning shears, it’s worth understanding what you might accidentally…

Frugal Gardening · Oct 22

The Best Stems to Leave Standing for Native Bees

Before you cut every dead flower stalk down to the ground this fall, consider what’s hiding inside those dried stems. Some of the plants you were planning to throw away could become valuable nesting sites for native bees, including species that help pollinate your flowers, vegetables, and fruit trees.

Frugal Gardening · Oct 22

The great moth revival: how bogongs have bounced back

This animated map shows the insect’s population exploding in Australia’s eastern states, with the endangered species coming back from the brink

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22