A Mouse That Swims and Dozens More Species Are Discovered in a Peruvian Jungle

An aquatic mouse and an ugly blob-headed fish are among new species discovered in the Amazon

An amphibious mouse with webbed feet and an unsightly blob-headed fish are among the more than two dozen new species scientists discovered in a remote region of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.

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‘Bizarre’ blob-headed fish and amphibious mouse among 27 new species found in Peru

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Silver amulet discovered in Germany could rewrite Christian history in Europe

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Swimming santa and dazzling dancers: Africa's top shots

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Blob-headed fish and amphibious mouse among 27 new species found in ‘thrilling’ Peru expedition

Scientists surprised to find so many animals unknown to science in Alto Mayo, a well-populated region. . Researchers in the Alto Mayo region of north-west Peru have discovered 27 species that are ...

The Guardian - 15h

2 highway crashes in Afghanistan leave dozens dead, dozens more hurt

Two highway crashes in southeastern Afghanistan killed a combined total of 50 people and injured 76, a government spokesman says.

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‘This is incredible’: a new generation of music lovers discovers the 70s sounds of the Lijadu Sisters

The twins shook up the music scene in Nigeria, becoming pop stars against the odds in a male-dominated industry. Now their five albums are being reissued. . The sun is hot and traffic flows slowly ...

The Guardian - 1d

Complete mastodon jaw discovered in New York homeowner's backyard

A complete and well-preserved jaw that once belonged to an ancient mastodon has been unearthed from the yard of a home in New York's Hudson Valley.

CBS News - 2d

Dozens in Mozambique killed by 'intense' cyclone

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In the edit bay, these filmmakers change endings, discover a score and shift scenes

Most audiences will feel that a film's magic happens in the theater. But there's plenty of magic and drama to be had in the edit suite, where everything comes together.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

EU slaps sanctions on dozens more Russian officials and targets its shadow oil and gas fleet

Yahoo News - 4d

Discovering the Joys of Christmas Ornaments in a Blended Family

After I met my husband, I realized there was a whole little world inside these ornaments.

The New York Times - 4d

WATCH: Vehicle plunges into indoor swimming pool in Southern California

Firefighters in Southern California were dispatched to what officials called "a unique motor vehicle accident" on Friday: A car drove through a wall and plunged into the pool of a fitness center.

ABC News - 5d

Ocean heat killed half of population of Alaskan bird species: Report

Scientists have noticed an increase in marine heatwaves, which are periods of warmer-than-usual ocean waters.

The Hill - Dec. 13

What Song Did You Discover, or Rediscover, in 2024?

We want to know why it resonated with you.

The New York Times - Dec. 13

New information discovered in search for American missing in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria — Cockroaches crawled out of the walls near a dirty, stained sink in the Syrian prison cell where an ex-prisoner told NBC News that American journalist Austin Tice was once held.

NBC News - Dec. 13

Home nations discover World Cup qualifying opponents

England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland discover their 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents following Friday's draw in Zurich.

BBC News - Dec. 13

Enslaved People’s Graves Discovered at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

The burial ground at the former American president’s home in Nashville is the latest to be discovered at a presidential site.

The New York Times - Dec. 13

Pentagon investigates dozens of drone sightings in New Jersey

The Pentagon assures the public there's no evidence linking New Jersey's drone sightings to a foreign threat, but the origin of the drones remains unclear.

CBS News - Dec. 12

Scientists Just Discovered How Your Personality Affects Your Income

A massive new study links higher levels of certain personality traits with higher incomes (and yes, you can do something about it).

Inc. - Dec. 12

Discovering Undiscovered Gems On None In December 2024

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by record highs in major indexes and a divergence between growth and value stocks, small-cap equities have shown mixed performance with the Russell ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12

Dozens of lawmakers victims of sexually explicit deepfakes: Report

More than two dozen lawmakers have been the victims of deepfake pornography, with female lawmakers significantly more likely to be targeted, according to a new report released Wednesday. The ...

The Hill - Dec. 11

2,500-year-old shipwreck and anchors discovered off coast of Sicily

A shipwreck dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries B.C. was discovered earlier this year off the coast of Sicily, Italian officials said.

CBS News - Dec. 11

Regan Smith wins first short course swimming world title, leads U.S. one-two in backstroke

Regan Smith won her first short course world title in the 100m backstroke.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11

'Dozens' being investigated over Post Office scandal

Criminal trials aren't expected to begin until 2027, almost 30 years after concerns were first raised.

BBC News - Dec. 11

Australian swim legend Dawn Fraser is recovering after a fall and hip replacement surgery

Former Australian swimming great and four-time Olympic gold medalist Dawn Fraser is recovering in a hospital after she fell and sustained a broken hip and four broken ribs

ABC News - Dec. 11

Monarch butterflies to be added to threatened species list in the US

US Fish and Wildlife Service extends protections to ‘iconic’ insects, who experts say may not survive climate crisis. The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced a decision on Tuesday to extend ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Summer McIntosh, Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh open short course swimming worlds with world records

Summer McIntosh broke the 400m freestyle world record in the first final of short course worlds.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 10

Mickey Mouse heads to the House for toy drive

WE HEAR: The Mouse is coming to the House. Mickey Mouse is getting in the holiday and giving spirit as he heads to Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The famed begloved rodent will be joining a toy drive ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

'Vile' sex abuser with dozens of child victims jailed

The 130 charges relate to 47 victims, some from England, of which 46 were children at the time of the offending.

BBC News - Dec. 10

What determines whether a PM will sink or swim? Look to their chancellor | William Keegan

In such a crucial double act, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves must be on the same page over the EU. The relationship between the prime minister and chancellor is one of the most crucial in British ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

Democrats are looking at a dozen years in the wilderness

A growing number of voters from within the communities the Democrats have counted on for victory are buying into the “Trump Doctrine.”

The Hill - Dec. 7

Environmental Sensing Is Here, Tracking Everything from Forest Fires to Threatened Species

The internet of things turned every device in your house into a smart something. Now it’s coming for nature—to track forest fires and tree health or to listen out for threatened animals.

Wired - Dec. 6

Kidnapped soccer star rescued after shootout in jungle

Soccer player Pedro Perlaza was freed along with another person, authorities said. "They've been badly treated, but they're alive," police said.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Saving ‘old and wise’ animals vital for species’ survival, say scientists

Hunting bigger, more experienced animals eradicates memories and knowledge crucial to group survival, research suggests. It’s not just humans who get wiser as they age – animals do too, according ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Life discovered lurking under Antarctica’s frozen Lake Enigma

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

WATCH: Sea otter mom and pup spotted swimming along the California coast

The heartwarming sight of an otter mom and her pup playing and spinning in the water greeted visitors to the Morro Bay Harbor Walk on Tuesday along California's Central Coast.

ABC News - Dec. 5

I'm a Celebrity 2024 live: Fourth star to leave the jungle

Dec Donnelly was bitten by a spider on the set of I'm a Celebrity. Follow the latest updates from the jungle in our live blog.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

Scientists dissect ‘world’s rarest whale’ for clues on little-known species

Only seven spade-tooth whales have ever been documented, now work is beginning on a specimen that washed ashore in New Zealand in July. A spade-tooth whale – thought to be the world’s rarest whale ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

A Mouse That Swims and Dozens More Species Are Discovered in a Peruvian Jungle

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