We are always wary of handing our phones to strangers, in case they steal our personal information and data publicly. But according to recent reports, the repair staff at Google and Apple stores are guilty of doing that exactly, making people worried about getting their phones repaired. There are a number of high-profile victims of the data theft through repairmen, where a person sent in their phone for repairs and ended up getting their data breached of privacy and leaked

Scientists around the world are always looking for alternative efficient energy sources which are cost-effective and environmentally friendly. In their search for unique energy sources, scientists have also given thought to the idea of blood-powered batteries. Sounds strange? Here’s the science behind the idea: Won Hee Ryu, a Conservancy NatureNet Science Fellow,had an idea that there must be something in the blood chemistry, which can be utilized to increase efficiency of a lithium-oxygen battery. He specifically targeted the way oxygen

The world is filled with sounds, some of which are noisy while others are melodious. Let’s have a look at how scientists are harnessing sound energy to solve some of nature’s most tedious puzzles: A sound recording device, called the acoustic recorder, has the ability to capture sounds and echolocations of birds, frogs, bats and marine animals. It has given birth to a new field of science, called the ecoacoustics, or the bioacoustics. This is revolutionizing conservation and can greatly

Right after reading the title, you may have thought to yourself ‘how does social media harm nature?’ Well, the answer might be quite startling indeed. You might’ve seen many photographers online sharing their amazing portfolios with the world. It features photos of them, their clients, the places they’ve visited, and the things they have seen. Sadly, though, in the race to gain more social media popularity, users have resorted to participating in a ‘phototrophy hunt’ where they go into forests

Hyenas are known to be bizarre beasts–their odd-looking appearance, maniacal laugh, and varied dietary hasbits are why they fall among the list of animals that have a great deal of misinformation, myth, or legend associated with them. Because of the way hyenas were portrayed in movies like “The Lion King,” they are often considered to be wild creatures as compared to animals like the cheetah and lion. People don’t know much about hyenas and we’re here to change that. Did

Whether you go bird watching or looking for some wildlife, the one thing you have to keep in mind is that animals are experts at camouflage. It’s pure animal instinct to protect their life–you never know when you may pass a tiger without even realizing it. This is the one thing that makes wildlife watching a tad bit difficult. But, if you are down to learn about spotting wildlife, nothing can stop you from doing so. And that’s exactly where

Let’s be honest, everyone has gone to some extent to woo their significant others. And if you think of it, animals are no different either. While humans use greeting cards, flowers, treats, or some sweet talk to melt the hearts of their significant other, animals have a different method of getting the message across. Some of them like to dance and some like to gift their mate a nice rock, while others risk their lives only to mate. Nature is