Timothy Roberts

I love to write and it keeps me busy. I've been working online, full time since 1999. When you can't find me at the keyboard, you'll find me getting as much as I can out of life. I enjoy living simply, playing games, visiting the beach, and spending time with my family.

Ancient Bird Bone Flutes Sound Like Birdsong

Researchers have found more than 1,000 ancient bird bones in Israel. Seven of those bones were crafted into flutes.

Sponges Can Think, and They Use Light to Do It

Scientists have discovered certain types of sponges can use light to transmit information.

‘New’ Jellyfish Species Has 24 Eyes and an Extremely Deadly Marine Relative

In each cluster of six eyes, there is a pair that allows them to see, and the others only sense light.

Brave Umpire Pulls 7-Year-Old Baseball Player From A Dust Devil

The young player was mid-game when the dust devil seemingly appeared out of nowhere and engulfed him.

Artificial Intelligence Can Help Detect Risk Of Shark Attacks

The program, which boasts an 89% accuracy rate, is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter.

Scientists Check In On Sea Turtle With First 3D Printed Shell Brace Years Later

The loggerhead turtle was brought into the Birch Aquarium back in 2014 after being found severely underweight and suffering from shell issues.

You Can Have A Sleepover With Penguins At Ripley’s Aquarium Of The Smokies

The “Pints with Penguins” event is for people 21+ and runs from 7:30 PM until 8:30 AM.

Man Sets New High Dive Record After Jumping 193 Feet

The ledge he jumped from was higher than the Leaning Tower of Pisa!

Birdwatcher Shares How To Recognize The Calls Of 25 Backyard Birds

He shares how to recognize calls from popular birds including the blue jay, robin, woodpecker, and others.

Mundi The Elephant Is Finally Free After 35 Years In Captivity

After spending decades in isolation, Mundi can finally live the life she deserves.

Three Southern Right Whales Surround Paddle Boarders In Argentina

They managed to film the encounter while trying to avoid being knocked into the water.

Orangutan At Louisville Zoo Loves Seeing Visitors’ Little Babies

She gestures to have people bring the babies near the glass.

The Unusual History Of A Beach Littered With Broken Ceramics

The beach is located in San Fransisco, California and draws tourists from around the world.

Woman Opens Up A Kangaroos Pouch And Shows How A Baby Kangaroo Grows

It’s amazing how they quickly they change.

Why You Should Never Use River Rocks When Building A Campfire

Using river rocks may seem harmless but it can be quite dangerous.

Wyoming State Park Welcomes The Birth Of A Rare White Bison Calf

The rare calf was born in May.

Breaching Humpback Whale Almost Crashes A Boat Off Long Beach

The whale nearly landed on top of the boat.

Entomologist Shows How To Check Hotel Rooms For Bedbugs

Cassie Krejci, Ph.D., is an entomologist who took to TikTok to show just how to check for bed bugs when traveling.

English Expedition Discovers Over 5,000 New Ocean Species In The Pacific

Scientists were examining the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) when they discovered the creatures.

Can You Spot The Sneaky Mountain Lion Stalking An Elk?

It’s a good example of how well mountain lions can camouflage!

Endangered Lemur Gives Birth To Pup After 4 Years Of Trying

The critically-endangered black-and-white ruffed lemur was born into the Calgary Zoo’s breeding program.

Video Captures The Moment A Spider Catches A Fish And Eats It

Some spiders can fish just like humans!

Platypuses Were Reintroduced To The Royal National Park In Sydney For The First Time In Five Decades

The platypuses started to disappear from the park after a chemical spill in the ’70s.

Scientists Discover Mushrooms Communicate With Each Other After Rain

Mushrooms have been known to communicate, but scientists found they communicate the most after rainfall.

Scientists Determine Chile’s “Great-Grandfather” Cypress Tree Is The Oldest In The World

Scientists believe its over 5,000 years old.

Hungry Alligator Stops By Florida Publix For A ‘Pub Sub’

He just wanted a snack.

Sir David Attenborough Celebrates 97 Years Of Life

Attenborough was born on May 8, 1926.

Scientists Release Hundreds Of Endangered Seahorses Into The Wild

The number of White’s seahorses has been dropping for years and conservationists are hoping to bring them back from the brink of extinction.

Scientists Discover Honey Bees “Whoop” When They Bump Into Each Other

It seems to be both a verbal acknowledgment of surprise and a way of apologizing to the other bee.

NASA’s New Snake Robot To Search For Life On Remote Moon

Scientists are working to get the Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor robot ready to explore one of Saturn’s moons.

Incredible Timelapse Shows Earth’s Rotation Over Two Hours

The video was taken along the British Coast using an equatorial mount.

Singing Starling Sounds Like A Mix Between A Dinosaur And R2D2

Sarah Tidwell captured the video of her pet starling making the unusual sounds.

Scientists Believe Plastic-Eating Fungi Could Help Clean The Planet

Researchers are hopeful that the fungi can be used in landfills within five years.

Maine Museum Offers $25,000 To The First Person To Find A Meteorite

It’s believed the meteorite crashed into Earth on April 8, 2023.

Study Finds Kelp Forests Absorb 5 Million Tons Of Carbon Dioxide Every Year

The study found that much like plants on land, plants under the sea are doing their part to combat climate change.

Research Suggests Bees Have Emotions And Are Sentient

Animal rights activists and conservationists alike are hoping the research helps establish welfare laws for bees.