Orca attacks on boats off Spain continue as researchers explore social learning theory
A Swedish-flagged yacht was disabled off the coast of Galicia, Spain, when orcas destroyed its rudder, forcing the two people aboard to issue a mayday call. The yacht was towed to safety by a Spanish coastguard vessel, according to Sur in English.
» readMale jaguar’s record-breaking 2,100-kilometre trek reveals new challenges for conservation
A male jaguar has been recorded travelling more than 2,100 kilometres along the southern edge of the Amazon rainforest, crossing highways, farms and ranches, in what is believed to be the longest dispersal ever documented for a tagged jaguar.
» readMagnitude 6.8 Earthquake Strikes Southern Japan, Causing Damage and Trapping People
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on Tuesday afternoon, damaging roads and buildings, including a mall where rescue operations are underway.
» readClimate change threatens matcha production, but genomic selection offers hope
Climate change is damaging Japan's matcha tea production, with hotter nights and erratic spring temperatures reducing yields and affecting the plant's distinctive umami flavour.
» readSlowing Atlantic current could strengthen California storms, study finds
A major Atlantic Ocean current is slowing, with potential consequences extending far beyond the Atlantic, according to new research from the University of California, Riverside.
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