Scientists may have discovered a lost continent
By Jon Fingas From engadget As much as we humans think we know about Earth’s ancient composition, it’s clear we have a lot to learn. Researchers now say they have evidence of a lost continent, Mauritia. The team found rocks…
How to watch this week’s breathtaking ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse – SEPT 1
By Ali Sundermier From Business Insider On September 1, as a dark shadow falls across the morning sky, a burning ring of fire will rise over Africa. No, it’s not the same ring of fire that Johnny Cash clumsily fell…
US assesses virus of the Caribbean
By Aleszu Bajak From Nature Researchers warn that a change of mosquito host could accelerate spread of chikungunya across the Americas. In the past few months, passengers at North American airports have been warned that travel to the Caribbean might…
Chris Packham: Put wildlife before humans – and stop killing childhood
By Sherna Noah From Western Daily Press Human beings need to stop prioritising themselves over the environment and help wildlife instead of “chasing cures for cancer”, Springwatch presenter Chris Packham has said. The outspoken naturalist, 53, also criticised Sir Richard…
