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A dog survived an avalanche and 50 hours alone

LouLou, a poodle–husky mix, disappeared after an avalanche in Alaska swept away two mountaineers. More than 50 hours later, a determined rescue team found the dog alive and largely uninjured.

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Scientists discovered a “tropical forest” thousands of metres underwater!

The sponge-covered habitats lie between Norway and Greenland.
They were found in the Arctic Ocean at depths of 2,000–3,000 metres.
The seabed is filled with diverse, forest-like sponge formations.

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A crab wearing a hat 🦀

Sphaerodromia brizops was collected during ocean expeditions. It carries marine organisms, including sponges, as a covering. The crab holds its “hat” using its rear legs.
This covering helps it camouflage.

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A rare pink-looking dolphin was spotted off Oman’s coast! 🐬

The unusual sighting near Muscat attracted widespread attention. Videos showed it swimming alongside darker dolphins. Some dolphin species naturally develop pinkish skin.

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@MovieIdeaX A black hole treble-clef-shaped radio structure stretches is about 1 million light-years from end to end.....
That’s around 10 times the width of our Milky Way galaxy!

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A black hole created a giant structure resembling a musical symbol

Astronomers discovered a radio structure called the “Treble Clef.” It may have formed when a supermassive black hole blasted energetic particles into space.

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A wildlife photographer "Dolph Volker" slept beside a cheetah "Eden" as it rested peacefully near him

This remarkable encounter took place at a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa. Eden approached him lay beside him, and gently nuzzled him. The moment showed the surprising bond

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Electric eels hunt together like a coordinated pack!

Scientists observed electric eels in the Amazon working together to hunt fish.
They gathered prey into tight groups.
Then, several eels launched coordinated electric attacks.Their powerful shocks stunned multiple fish at once

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A planet less than one million years old

Astronomers confirmed Elias 2-24 b as the youngest known planet, still surrounded by the disk of gas and dust associated with its formation. It offers a rare opportunity to study how planets begin to develop.

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A rare primate thought extinct has been found again.

The Bangka slow loris was rediscovered in Indonesia after no scientific records since the 1930s. A rescue centre encountered over 90 individuals between 2015 and 2025, and 86 were released.

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Ancient cities hidden beneath the rainforest 🌿

LiDAR technology revealed ancient settlements in Ecuador’s Upano Valley, uncovering roads, plazas, and raised platforms hidden beneath dense rainforest for over 2,000 years.

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Deep-sea fish were observed moving along the seabed using unusual fins!

Scientists observed fish using fins like tiny legs. They moved across the ocean floor instead of swimming. Their unusual fins help them navigate the seabed.

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An enormous hole opened in Antarctica's winter sea ice

Scientists discovered a giant opening called a polynya. It exposed ocean water amid surrounding winter sea ice. Warm deep water and ocean currents may help explain it. Scientists are studying its effects marine life.

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A giant new crater was discovered on the Moon

NASA spacecraft observations revealed a crater approximately 222 metres wide and up to 43 metres deep, formed by an impact in 2024.

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A dog’s warning helped save a woman from a wildfire

Shadow, a dog in Spokane, Washington, began forcefully pushing against the back door until his owner, Donna Carberry, investigated. She discovered that fire was spreading from the barn toward the house and escaped with her cat.

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Cockatoos showed they understand when their own bodies block a task! 🦜

Scientists tested cockatoos. When their bodies blocked a mat, they stepped off it in 97.8% of trials. This suggests cockatoos recognize when their bodies obstruct a goal.

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Eight endangered orangutans, including three mothers with infants, were rescued after fires damaged their habitat in Indonesian Borneo. Following veterinary examinations and rehabilitation, they were released into protected Batu Nyambu forest on 8 October.

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A rare baby giant armadillo captured on camera

A camera-trap project in Peru recorded a baby giant armadillo exploring its surroundings. These elusive mammals are notoriously difficult to film in the wild.

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A giant anaconda that was hiding in plain sight
Genetic research revealed that northern and southern green anacondas are distinct species. The northern green anaconda, Eunectes akayima, highlighting how much scientists can still learn about familiar-looking animals.

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A spider that looks like a mushroom

Researchers discovered a strange spider in Ecuador's Amazon that resembles a fungus. Its unusual appearance may help it avoid detection, revealing another remarkable example of nature's camouflage.

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Sea turtles nest on California beache for 1st time
Two olive ridley sea turtle nests were discovered in California in September marking the first confirmed natural sea turtle nesting on the US West Coast. Officials relocated more than 200 eggs to protect them from dangerous surf