Weekly Digest (February 14-19): Top Weather, Science, Space, Environment and Coronavirus Stories of the Week | The Weather Channel – Articles from The…

A monkey crosses a wire with its baby.

Here are the top stories of the week.

Like Humans, Monkeys Can Also Choke Under Pressure In Unfamiliar Stressful Situations!

Underperforming in a crucial exam, messing up a key presentation, forgetting your lines during a speech for humans, such instances of succumbing to pressure are common. But now, a study has found that this sensitivity to pressure isnt just restricted to our species, as monkeys performances are notably impacted when put under pressure! Full story here.

Male Song Sparrows Woo Females by Mixing Up Their Musical RepertoireMuch Like Shuffling On a Music App!

Who would've thought we'd ever find the animal kingdom equivalent of wooing women by showing off your music playlist? A recent study has revealed that the male song sparrows also deliberately shuffle and mix up their song repertoire to keep things interesting for their female audience! Continue reading here.

#SpaceTrends: Netizens Amazed by Dindigul Residents Stunning Video of ISROs New Launch (WATCH)

On Monday, ISRO conducted its first launch of 2022 with three satellites onboard the PSLV-C52 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, SHAR, Sriharikota. After the take-off, even the neighbouring states witnessed glimpses of Indias indigenous powerhouse rocket in the early morning sky. Watch some stunning visuals of the rocket captured from the ground, here.

A zebrafish.

Genetically-Engineered Glowing Zebrafish Are Invading Waterbodies Across Brazil!

Glowing neon-coloured zebrafish have escaped the fish farms in southeastern Brazil, and are currently multiplying in the creeks of the Atlantic Forest! In doing so, they have also become one of the first transgenic species to accidentally escape and thrive in nature! Know all about them here.

Conserving Cuteness: Australia Upgrades Conservation Status of Iconic Koalas from Vulnerable to Endangered

Over the past few decades, Australias adorable Koala species have faced the brunt of several calamities. The species once found in abundance has been disappearing at an alarming rate, and therefore, Australia has acted by upgrading the Koalas conservation status from vulnerable to endangered species. More details here.

An ornithopod in the jaws of a Cretaceous crocodilian.

Monstrous Crocodilian Eats a Baby Dinosaur! 95 Million Years Later, Its Fossil Helps Us Study Ancient Animal Behaviour

A while ago, the fossils of a 95-million-year-old crocodilian species were unearthed in eastern Australia. Whats more surprising is that it had a partly-digested and near-complete dinosaur in its belly! Now, these incredibly rare remains are helping us understand ancient animal behaviour in greater detail. Read more here.

Dinosaur Dollys Deadly Disease: Palaeontologist Detects First Evidence of Respiratory Illness in Ancient Giants Fossil

Chronic respiratory diseases have been around since time immemorial, with COVID-19 being a very recent addition to the list. However, this history of respiratory infections isnt just restricted to humans. In fact, scientists have found evidence that such an affliction did not spare even the giant dinosaurs that lived hundreds of millions of years ago! Read more here.

New Armless Dinosaur with Terrifying Predatory Skills Unearthed in Argentina

From Jurassic Park in 1993 to the most recent Jurassic World Dominion, the frenzy around the most fearsome creatures on Earth has only grown multifold. Now, in a fresh discovery of another intriguing dino species, researchers have unearthed a specimen of a giant armless dinosaur in Argentina! Know all about it here.

Snow Replica of the Taj Mahal

Gulmargs New Attraction: First-Ever Snow Replica of the Taj Mahal Melts Tourists Hearts

The Kashmiri town of Gulmarg has lately been on the top of its game to become India's new favourite travel destination! Along with several new attractions, it has now added a snow sculpture of the Taj Mahal created for the first time in history! on an already long list. Know more about it here.

Along With Immunity, COVID-19 Vaccines Can Also Improve Your Mental Health, Study Finds

Apart from successfully doing what they are meant to do, COVID-19 vaccines are also playing a major role in improving the psychological well-being across populations, a study has found. Its results showed a significant decline in COVID-related risk perception and psychological distress among people after they received their dose. Read here.

Lessons from Darjeeling: Climate Change Has Hit Home, And Its Time to End Fossil Fuels

In this guest article, Saad Amer, a Climate Activist and the CoFounder of Plus1Vote a nonprofit organisation dedicated to mobilizing youth to vote on climate change, social justice and voting rights writes about the impact of climate change on Darjeeling, and his learnings from those experiences. Read here.

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