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Chimps Develop Quirky Social Fads: Grass Ear Adornments Captured in Amusing Wildlife Photos
Chimps Embrace Ear Grass Trend: A Glimpse into Primate "Fashion" Humans aren’t the only primates chasing trends. Chimpanzees at Zambia’s Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage have adopted a quirky habit: wearing blades of grass or sticks in their ears. Researchers confirm this behavior isn’t practical—it’s purely a social craze, akin to human fads like Crocs or bleached […]
UK Ash Trees Develop Resilience, Offering Hope Against Ash Dieback Devastation
Britain’s Ash Trees Evolve Resistance to Deadly Fungus, Offering Hope Britain’s ash trees are fighting back against the devastating ash dieback disease through natural selection, scientists report. The fungal infection, which arrived in the UK in 2012, has killed millions of trees, leaving skeletal remains across woodlands. However, a study reveals that younger ash trees […]
Researchers Develop Splash-Proof Urinal Eliminating Urine Splatter Regardless of Aiming Accuracy
Revolutionizing Urinals: A Splash-Free Future For nearly 200 years, urinals have plagued users with an unavoidable nuisance: splashback. Now, scientists from the University of Waterloo and Weber State University have tackled this age-old problem using physics, designing urinals that reduce splatter by up to 95%. The Science of Splash Reduction The key lies in the […]
British Scientists Develop Banana That Stays Fresh for 24 Hours After Opening
British Scientists Develop Non-Browning Banana By Jacinta Taylor Published: 22:25 GMT, 1 March 2025 | Updated: 22:26 GMT, 1 March 2025 Say goodbye to brown, mushy bananas! A breakthrough by Norwich-based biotech company Tropic has produced a banana that stays firm, fresh, and yellow for up to 24 hours after peeling or slicing. Unlike traditional […]