A new snake species discovered in the jungle has been named after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash (Image credit: Chris Austin via Field Museum) A newly described snake from the forests of New Guinea has been given a name familiar to rock fans around the world. Scientists have named the non-venomous species Lielaphis slashi, or…

Groundwater reserves beneath High Mountain Asia (HMA) often called the ‘Asian water tower’ are depleting at an alarming rate, according to a new satellite-based study. The region provides water that supports farming, cities, and ecosystems in more than a dozen downstream countries and is a critical resource for hundreds of millions of people. But as…

The striking property is now on the market for $15 million (Image Credit: Peter Aaron/Otto via realtor.com) At first glance, this unusual home in Pound Ridge, New York, can be difficult to spot. Its reflective exterior mirrors the surrounding trees, sky and changing seasons, allowing parts of the building to blend almost seamlessly into the…

The fear of death has troubled humanity for centuries, but Socrates believed there was another danger that deserved far greater concern, compromising one’s principles. In Plato’s Apology, Socrates argues that “the difficulty, my friends, is not in avoiding death, but in avoiding unrighteousness.” The remark came during his trial in Athens, when he faced the…