Physics

New Discoveries in Peru: 27 Species including the Semi-Aquatic Mouse and Dwarf Squirrel

The Peruvian Amazon has not yet revealed all its secrets to us. A naturalist expedition was carried out there during the summer of 2022 to discover new species. Conservation International, a non-profit association, brought together scientists, local technicians and assistants from the Awajún indigenous community. “Mice”, a squirrel, amphibians, butterflies and fish discovered This team … Read more

Scientists Uncover Unique Microbial Ecosystem Beneath a Frozen Antarctic Lake

Territories with extreme conditions like Antarctica still conceal many secrets, despite the numerous research carried out in the field. Scientists have notably studied several freshwater lakes covered with ice. These aquatic habitats, cut off from the outside world, are home to very diverse populations of microbes. One team was particularly interested in Lake Enigma, whose … Read more

The Fir Leafminer: A Small Caterpillar Targeting the Monarchs of the Forest

Discreet for years, the needle miner (Epinotia subsequana), a very small green caterpillar a few millimeters long, is now causing a lot of trouble for forest managers, particularly in the fir forests of south-eastern France and the Southern Pre-Alps. Observers from the Forest Health Department noted massive defoliation there. [Article issu de The Conversation, écrit … Read more

In Siberia, Remarkably Preserved Young Mammoth Remains Discovered After 50,000 Years in Permafrost

The mammoth would have been recovered from the bottom of a crevasse more than 80 meters deep, brought out from the depths of the bowels of the Earth due to global warming. A rare discovery: a mammoth in an “exceptional preserved” state is on display in Russia https://t.co/s2P067W1Gg — RTL info (@rtlinfo) December 23, 2024 … Read more