The Lyrid meteor shower, lit up skies around the world last week. Photographers captured stunning meteor streaks creating rare and vivid night-sky scenes.
Scientists at MIT found that rice seeds can sprout faster when exposed to the sound vibrations of falling rain. The study suggests that seeds may be able to “hear” rainfall in a way that helps them know when conditions are right to grow. Gardeners everywhere may now feel even better about chatting with their plants.
A highly endangered palm cockatoo has hatched in an artificial nest in Australia, giving conservationists hope that they have “cracked the code” for helping this very particular bird reproduce. The species needs unusually specific nesting conditions in mature tree hollows, so the successful hatch is a promising step.
There’s a new treatment for high blood pressure that is showing great promise – even in patients who have not responded to existing medications. Since uncontrolled blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease, even incremental progress in this area can matter to millions of people.
Three baby rabbits accidentally travelled 93 miles offshore after hiding in a shipping container that ended up on a North Sea drilling rig. The crew spotted them hopping around the rig, made them a warm bed, gave them food and water, and arranged for their safe return to land. The little stowaways are now recovering at a wildlife rescue centre in Scotland. Awwwwwwww.
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