We are hoping readers continue enjoying these snippets of information regarding what is happening in many areas of the natural sciences. Please let us know what additional areas you wish to learn about by posting in the comments. We try to keep these articles in categories related to existing sections of our Academy.
Anthropology
- The reason why planets are round explained. Short answer – gravity, of course. But there is more to the story.
- Cicadas Are Coming in 2024 in a Rare ‘Double Brood.’ Here Are the 15 States Where the Invasion Is Happening. Yes, this is happening in central Illinois as well.
- New Species of Sauropod Dinosaur Discovered in Argentina. Roughly 20 meters in length and weighing over 15 tons. Found in Late Cretaceous rocks (over 90 million years old).
- Tectonic plate under Tibet may be splitting in two.
- Newfound T. rex relative was an even bigger apex predator.
Things that make us go hmmm…
- Wrens Teach Their Babies to Sing Before They’re Hatched. Australian researchers first noticed fairywren females were singing to their unhatched eggs over a decade ago.
- Incredible Drone Footage Reveals Humpback Whales Creating A Fibonacci Spiral. Bubble net feeding at its finest.
And… That concludes our review of interesting articles this week. Please let us know your thoughts by posting in the comments below.