New species of pit viper discovered living in caves – Credit, provided by Fauna & Flora © A breathtaking exploration above the limestone cliffs and deep into the cave systems they contain has revealed several new species of reptiles, including the incredibly dazzling pit viper. The expedition, which explored more than 60 caves across 10 … Read more
Do you want to strengthen your core while standing or lying down? Either way, we’ve got two different workouts to strengthen your core. listen to this articlelisten (Photo: Mystockimages via Getty Images) Published March 30, 2026 at 9:17am If you’re like me, you experience one of two reactions to core training. Okay, I’ll do it.–As … Read more
When the peacock mantis shrimp collide, it generates star heat. The crustacean retracts and latches its spring-loaded mouthparts, known as dactyl crabs, like a cowboy holding the hammer of a gun. When you pull the trigger and release the stored elastic potential energy, the club moves like a bullet, reaching speeds of up to 31 … Read more
According to a certified trainer, this eight-minute bed routine is better than a 60-year-old’s abdominal workout. Want to tone your stomach but don’t have the time? Well, I have some good news. For most seniors, there is no need for endless crunches or time-consuming intense core training. Instead, if you’re in your 60s or older, … Read more
Last month, I decided to go back to my local gym for the first time in months. However, the week I was planning to return, the gym was closed for repairs. My sister suggested I try training at home instead, and my first reaction was, “No way.” I just wanted to do strength training with … Read more
Australia is length It’s far from anywhere and has been for a very long time. This landmass was definitively separated from the Gondwana supercontinent about 40 million years ago and has existed in geographical isolation ever since, as a large chunk in the middle of an even larger ocean. This isolation, combined with diverse habitats … Read more
Editor’s note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series dedicated to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet and their solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative has partnered with CNN to promote awareness and education on key sustainability issues and inspire positive action. When annual rains return to the Amazon, murky rivers swell and … Read more
elizabeth rosenthal Last summer, Lorena Alvarado Hill received a series of unexpected medical bills. Hill, a teacher’s aide in Melbourne, Florida, is a single mother who works shifts at J.Crew on weekends so she can send her daughter to college. Hill’s mother, who lives with her, had an insurance plan through Health First. Hill had … Read more