Bertie Atkinson

Bertie studied science at Columbia University, and he covers a wide range of subjects for Malevus. He provides in-depth insights into various scientific phenomena and natural processes.
Science & Biology Editor
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Yes, Fish Can Drown, But How Does This Happen?

If we told you that fish can drown, you probably…

How Animals Have More Consciousness Than We Might Think

It's not just mammals—perhaps even insects and fish— that may…

Why Do Bats Sleep Upside Down?

Bats are unique animals. As the only mammal capable of…

Animals That Changed History

Indeed, human lives—and even history itself—would not be the same…

5 Things to Know About the Siberian Tiger

The Siberian tiger is currently an endangered species. Yet, it…

5 Things to Know About the Leopard Seal

The leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), sometimes called the "sea leopard,"…

Climbing Everest at 5 Key Points

Four American researchers have analysed the data available on Everest…

The World as Seen by Europeans Before 1492

Their worldview was influenced by Classical sources (like Ptolemy), Christian…

In 2024, Air and Ocean Temperatures Break New Records

Sea and air temperatures reach record levels again in 2024

Science Sleep: Men and Women Do Not Sleep the Same Way

Science Sleep: men and women do not sleep the same…

Cryptozoology: Who and Why Search for the Loch Ness Monster and Other Mythical Animals

Alas, it is unlikely that Bigfoot or Nessie exist.

5 Very Strange Creatures That Once Dwelt On Our Planet

A pygmy legged dragon from Kyrgyzstan, ungulate whales and a…