The discovery of significant populations of the ‘Skywalker’ gibbon in Myanmar is a beacon of hope for species conservation, offering a positive turn for a primate species initially thought to be on the brink of extinction. Initially described in 2017 in the remote mountains of Yunnan, China, the Skywalker gibbon, also known as the hoolock […]

A recent large-scale scientific study has provided promising evidence regarding the efficacy of a traditional Chinese herbal remedy derived from ginkgo biloba in aiding the recovery of stroke victims. The study, conducted on 3,163 stroke survivors in China, demonstrated that intravenous injections of ginkgo diterpene lactone meglumine (GDLM), a combination of active components from ginkgo […]

In a heartening tale of resilience and recovery, a majestic bald eagle named Liberty has been successfully released back into the wild after a harrowing encounter with a truck on Long Island. The 9-pound avian symbol of freedom was initially rescued from the perilous median of Route 112 in Coram and transported to the Sweetbriar […]