Zachary Gutierrez+FollowZebra Mussels Invade the Colorado River?!Wildlife officials just found invasive zebra mussels in the Colorado River, and it’s kind of a big deal. These tiny troublemakers can wreck boats, clog water systems, and mess up the ecosystem—plus, the river supplies water to 40 million people! The state is scrambling with more testing and urging everyone to clean their boats. Have you ever seen these mussels? Would you help stop the spread? This could get wild fast! #Science #ColoradoRiver #InvasiveSpecies50Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowJunk DNA’s Secret Superpower RevealedTurns out, the so-called 'junk DNA' in our bodies isn’t just leftover clutter—it’s actually running the show! Scientists just found that ancient viral DNA, especially a bit called MER11, acts like a master switch for turning genes on and off during early development. Even cooler? These viral bits help shape how our brains form and might even explain what makes us different from chimps. Who knew our genetic 'trash' was actually evolutionary treasure? #Science #Genetics #ScienceNews210Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowTiny Beetle, Huge Trouble in NYWho knew a bug smaller than a pencil eraser could wipe out entire forests? Suffolk County’s pine trees are under attack by southern pine beetles, and it’s all because their main predator—the northern long-eared bat—was nearly wiped out by a fungus brought over from Europe. Now, these beetles are multiplying like crazy, killing trees that have stood for centuries. Experts are scrambling for solutions, like controlled burns and thinning forests, but it’s a wild reminder of how one tiny change can mess up everything! #Science #WildlifeCrisis #Ecosystem00Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowLampreys: The Columbia’s Underdog DramaWho knew the Pacific lamprey was such a big deal? These ancient, jawless fish are struggling to survive thanks to dams and drying-up funding. Even with new lamprey-friendly passages, half get lost at every dam! Tribes are literally trucking them upriver just to keep them from disappearing. Forget salmon—lampreys are the true underdogs of the Columbia River, and their future is hanging by a thread. Would you ever try one at a tribal feast? #Science #PacificLamprey #Conservation70Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowScientists Just Built a Space Power Lab?!Princeton just dropped a 10-ton mega device called FLARE to crack the code on magnetic reconnection—the wild force behind solar flares and fusion reactor meltdowns. This thing can unleash enough energy to power 1,000 homes for 5 seconds! It’s like a mini sun in a lab, and could totally change how we get clean energy (bye, fossil fuels 👋). Imagine finally understanding what messes with our satellites and power grids. Science fiction vibes, but it’s real! #Science #ScienceNews #CleanEnergy20Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowAlpine Springs Under Attack?!Did you know New Zealand’s gorgeous mountain springs are being taken over by invasive aquatic weeds? Scientists are freaking out because these weeds are totally changing the ecosystem—native species are getting pushed out, and even the water flow is slowing down. The research team is teaming up with locals to fight back, but it’s a race against time. Imagine losing those crystal-clear springs and all the cool creatures living there! Would you trust your country to protect nature like this? #Science #NatureCrisis #InvasiveSpecies10Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowPanda Skeletons in the Sea?!Divers in Japan stumbled on wild sea creatures that look exactly like tiny panda bears wearing skeleton costumes—no joke! What started as a viral diver forum post turned into a legit scientific discovery: a brand new species called Clavelina ossipandae. These little guys are less than an inch tall, help keep reefs clean, and were basically hiding in plain sight. Proof that sometimes, the coolest new finds come from random snapshots and curious hobbyists! #Science #OceanDiscovery #WeirdNature121Share
Tamara Jones+FollowBear Caught Roaming the Backyard!Imagine looking out your window and spotting a massive black bear just sniffing around your yard! That’s exactly what happened in Chicopee, MA—a homeowner caught the whole thing on video. Bears are wandering into neighborhoods more often as their natural food sources disappear. If you see one, don’t try to get closer for a selfie—just back away slowly. Pro tip: lock up your trash and bring in bird feeders to keep bears from coming back for snacks! #Science #WildlifeEncounters #BearSafety00Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowFire Ants Turn Into Floating Rafts?!You won’t believe what’s drifting on Lake Travis—giant living rafts made entirely of fire ants! When their nests flood, these ants literally link up, bite each other, and float away as a massive, wriggling island. Not only do they survive, but they can still sting if you get too close. Only fire ants pull off this wild survival trick, and researchers are obsessed with how they do it. Nature is seriously next-level! #Science #Austin #FireAnts10Share
megangibson+FollowWhale Sighting in Brooklyn?!A humpback whale was literally chilling by the Brooklyn shoreline—yes, you read that right! Chris from Gotham Whale snapped a pic of the big guy, who was just grabbing a snack on some small fish. Experts say more whales are showing up in NYC waters because the harbor is the cleanest it’s been in 150 years. Nature is making a comeback in the city! #Science #NYCWildlife #HumpbackWhale10Share
