Articles for author: Andrew Alpin

Crocodiles and alligators, alongside birds, are the closest living kin to dinosaurs.

How Alligators Outsmarted Extinction Events

When dinosaurs and countless other species perished in catastrophic extinction events, alligators somehow survived. These armored reptiles have demonstrated remarkable resilience through multiple mass extinctions, climate shifts, and habitat changes over millions of years. As living fossils, alligators provide a window into prehistoric times, having maintained much of their ancient anatomy and behaviors while adapting ...

Andrew Alpin

10 June Cancer Typical Traits & Characteristics

June Cancers Capture the Essence of Their Sign

10 June Cancer Typical Traits & Characteristics – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Individuals born in June under the Cancer zodiac often serve as the clearest examples of what most people picture when they think of this water sign. Their emotional makeup and daily habits align closely with longstanding descriptions of Cancer ...

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Venus in Cancer

Venus Enters Cancer to Deepen Emotional Bonds

Venus in Cancer – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pixabay) On May 20, 2026, Venus moves into Cancer and remains there until June 13. The shift places the planet of affection and harmony under the influence of a water sign ruled by the Moon. Where earlier transits may have emphasized shared ideas or ...

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An experiment shows that yellow trout can grow larger than the wild strain

Yellow Trout Grow Larger Than Wild Strains in Brazilian Aquaculture Study

An experiment shows that yellow trout can grow larger than the wild strain – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) In the research facilities of São Paulo state, Brazil, controlled trials have revealed that yellow rainbow trout can reach greater sizes than the wild-type fish that dominate commercial farms. The work examined how ...

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The world’s great deltas are sinking — and with them, a global food system

Mekong Delta Faces Existential Threat as River Sediment Supply Collapses

The world’s great deltas are sinking – and with them, a global food system – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Cần Thơ, Vietnam – The Mekong River once delivered roughly 160 million metric tons of sediment each year to build and sustain one of Asia’s most productive deltas. That annual flow has ...

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Sidestepping the ban: A reckless gambit for global rhino horn trade

South African Lawsuit Seeks Approval for Export of 502 Rhino Horns

Sidestepping the ban: A reckless gambit for global rhino horn trade – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pixabay) South Africa – A game reserve owner has filed suit against the national government in an attempt to secure export permits for at least 502 rhino horns destined for buyers across eight countries. The legal ...

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A baby boom for North Atlantic right whales, but extinction still a threat

Right Whales Record 23 Calves in Strongest Season Since 2009

A baby boom for North Atlantic right whales, but extinction still a threat – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Twenty-three new North Atlantic right whale calves have entered the water this season, the largest single-year total since 2009. The increase stands out against a backdrop of just 384 individuals remaining in the ...

10 Simple Ways to Boost Your Brain Health After 40

10 Simple Ways to Boost Your Brain Health After 40

You wake up, walk into the kitchen, and suddenly forget why you went there. Or that coworker’s name is right on the tip of your tongue, yet refuses to materialize. If these moments feel more frequent lately, you’re definitely not alone. Something shifts once you cross that threshold into your forties. Your body starts sending ...

10 Signs You're a People Pleaser

10 Signs You’re a People Pleaser

Have you ever wondered why you feel so exhausted after saying yes to yet another favor you didn’t really want to do? Maybe you’ve caught yourself agreeing to plans that don’t excite you, or perhaps you’ve noticed a growing sense of resentment bubbling beneath your friendly exterior. If any of this sounds familiar, you might ...