It is characterized by unique teeth that allow it to break even the shell of a turtle. The analysis of its fossils now reveals not only the origin of this species of shark, but also its antiquity. The fossil history of modern sharks se dates…
Lucy Jones, disaster expert: “Anger is what motivates action against climate change”
His recipe to overcome the impotence generated by any natural disaster is to take action: “Prevent, train, think for ourselves and not assume that governments protect us.” After four decades being the face and reassuring voice of Science on American television after major earthquakes, eruptions…
This is the hidden meaning of the blows that gorillas give themselves in the chest
Until now, it was thought that the blows were associated with competition between males and the process of group selection by females, but the type of information communicated was still unknown. Male gorillas beat their chests like acoustic indicator of your body size and their…
From the Doberman to the Doge: the dogs that will no longer be considered dangerous in Spain
According to a statement from the Royal Canine Society of Spain (RSCE), the Government is working on a regulatory change that “would free many animals and their owners from stigmatization.” More than 100,000 dogs could no longer be considered Potentially Dangerous Dogs (PPP) in Spain…
The five tricks to choose foods that improve your health and that of the planet
Along with the energy and transport sectors, the food sector is one of the anthropogenic activities with the highest generation of greenhouse gases. From a nutritional point of view, a balanced diet, such as the Atlantic or the Mediterranean, has multiple benefits for our health,…
The mysterious reaction of the macaques: why they relate more after a catastrophe
Like humans when a natural disaster strikes, rhesus macaques on Cayo Santiago Island in Puerto Rico increased their social network after the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017. when they occur natural disasters that entail material and human losses, such as floods, fires or…
Lecina, the town of 13 inhabitants that clings to an ancient oak tree to save itself from oblivion
The imposing Holm oak, 16.5 meters high and with a crown of 28 meters in diameter, obtained 104,264 votes in the contest that gave it the title of European Tree of the Year, well above its competitors. As if they had touched the Gordo. This…
Plastic ‘eats’ jellyfish: the latest evidence of environmental disaster
Scientists from Gran Canaria (Spain) have photographed jellyfish ingesting plastics in the North Atlantic for the first time. 97% of the organisms analyzed, which are mainly prey for other animals, confirmed the presence of microplastics. photograph of a jellyfish Pelagia noctiluca with a fragment of…
The disaster of overfishing: this is how it is killing sharks and rays
A study reveals that the abundance of these fish has been reduced by almost three quarters since 1970 worldwide. For example, in Spain, “more mako sharks are fished than any other country in the world.” After amphibians, sharks are the most endangered vertebrates in the…
The new label for household appliances: this makes it easier for you to buy the most ecological washing machine
The European Union launches a new energy label in order to offer more clarity to consumers about the environmental impact of refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, washing machines and televisions. The European Union has released this Monday (also in Spain) a new energy label that will be…