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A magnitude-7 earthquake struck northern Tibet at 10:33 p.m. local time on Thursday, killing 16 people and injuring 32 others, according to Xinhua, citing Nagqu City’s emergency management bureau. The epicenter was in a sparsely populated, high-altitude county in Nagqu at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) reported.
Chris Packham, the British naturalist and TV presenter, is tackling a range of topics from invasive species to climate change and even the origins of life in his latest projects, offering viewers a blend of science, nature, and human curiosity.
A new wildcat species has been identified in Bolivia, with only one known living individual. The discovery highlights gaps in biodiversity knowledge and poses conservation challenges.
A viral post by a British researcher sparked a global conversation on artificial intelligence risks, with some experts warning that unregulated AI could lead to human extinction within years.
Three endangered African wild dogs made the longest recorded single journey by any mammal on the continent, traveling over 2,500 miles, according to a new study published in the journal Ecology.
The first known series of adult Tyrannosaurus rex footprints has been discovered in North Dakota, offering a rare glimpse into the movement and behavior of the iconic dinosaur, according to a study published in a scientific journal.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to remove endangered species protection for grey wolves and the Mexican wolf subspecies, according to the BBC.
Dolly Parton's career has been marked by a unique ability to bridge divides in a polarized America. Her refusal to take political stances has contributed to a net approval rating of 65%—a stark contrast to figures like Barack Obama (14%) and Donald Trump (-19%).
An Australian aviation crew successfully rescued a US expedition member in Antarctica during midwinter, with temperatures reaching -43°C, according to the BBC.
A T.Rex skeleton nicknamed ‘Gus’ sold for a record $50.1 million at an auction in New York, according to the source. Auction Breaks Previous Records The T.Rex skeleton, known as ‘Gus,’ is nearly 80% complete and is
A nearly complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossil named Gus could become the most expensive ever sold, valued at $30 million, according to BBC.
A new dinosaur species, as long as a cricket pitch, has been identified in Thailand, according to a study published in Nature.
A study on bumblebees has revealed emotion-like behaviors, challenging assumptions about insects' cognitive complexity, according to EurekAlert! and Jambalaya News Louisiana.
A fossil that spent 40 years in a drawer has been identified as the first dinosaur bone found in Antarctica, according to the British Antarctic Survey.
Investigators in California have uncovered the remains of 117 dogs—many with gunshot wounds—at a 'no-kill' animal rescue facility, according to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.
A new spider species in Australia weaves a catapult-like silk trap to catch a single type of ant, according to research published in Current Biology.
Italians have expressed confusion and amusement over the recent restoration of a famous bull mosaic in Milan, with some questioning the absence of the animal's 'lucky-charm' testicles, according to BBC News.
A humpback whale found stranded in the Baltic Sea near Niendorf on 23 March 2026 is in very poor health and unlikely to survive, according to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). In a separate incident, a dead humpback whale was discovered near Newport Beach, California, on 28 March 2026.
Researchers have identified the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia, named Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, from fossils discovered in Thailand. The sauropod weighed 27 tonnes and lived around 100 to 120 million years ago, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.
The recent surge in fossil fuel prices has generated massive windfall profits for energy companies, prompting calls for governments to tax these gains and use the funds to support crisis recovery, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
To mark David Attenborough's 100th birthday, BBC and other outlets are showcasing his iconic work and legacy, including a new documentary on ocean conservation set to air in June 2025.
