ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Tropical Storm Emily Starts To Form Over the Atlantic Ocean As the Hurricane Season Is Nearing Its Peak

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.21.2023 04:46 AM

After being quiet in the recent weeks, this year’s Atlantic Hurricane season suddenly becomes very active with tropical storm Emily taking shape in the ocean. Find out more about it in this article.

Human-Ignited Fires Caused Extinction of Postglacial Megafaunal Younger Dryas, Study Finds

08.21.2023 03:11 AM

Scientists found 172 new radiocarbon dates on megafauna from the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits. Read to learn more.

Lolita the Orca Dead: Beloved Killer Whale at Miami Seaquarium Dies Before Planned Release to Ocean

08.20.2023 07:29 AM

The beloved orca, Lolita, who had been a mainstay at Miami Seaquarium for five decades passed away. Continue reading to learn the full story.

Hottest Temperatures of the Year? Massive Heat Dome To Spread Record-High Temperature Levels Across the US

08.20.2023 03:20 AM

This weekend until the week after, heat may rise to dangerous levels in certain regions in the US. Read to learn more.

Camouflaged Predators of the Deep: Ultra-Black Eels' Evolutionary Strategy Revealed

08.19.2023 03:29 AM

Deep-sea eels evolve ultra-black skin to ambush their prey in dark, deep ocean where light cannot penetrate. Check out how they evolved in such manner that gives them an advantage in the wild.

Ancient Wildfire Once Led to Global Mass Extinction; How Likely Is This Disaster To Happen Again?

08.18.2023 22:14 PM

An ancient fire wiped out entire species of animals that once roamed the Earth, and scientists fear that this event might happen again. Learn more about it in this article.

Mexico City Sinking: Metropolis Could Plunge 65 Feet in 150 Years Due to Subsidence

08.18.2023 11:00 AM

Mexico City is sinking and it's not stopping, so after a decade and a half, the metropolis could plunge. Continue reading to understand what's subsidence.

2-Foot-Long Dead 'Vampire Fish' Found in a Welsh River; Prehistoric Jawless Creature Has Been Around For Centuries

08.18.2023 08:14 AM

An expert coastal forager shares a horror-film-like photo of a prehistoric vampire fish found in a river in West Wales. Check it out in this article.

Idaho Residents See Sharks Washed Up on Salmon River Banks Causing Much Confusion for Discovery 500 Miles Inland

08.18.2023 07:54 AM

The salmon shark holds much resemblance with the great white shark at around 10 feet long and 1,000 pounds heavy. Read to learn more.

Strange Doorstopper Rock Was Actually Worth $75,000; Man Used It for Decade Without Knowing Its Real Worth

08.18.2023 07:49 AM

People have been making money off of meteorites for a while, and their price depends on their rarity, mineral component, and size. Read to learn more.

Himalayas Gets More Dangerous With More Rain and Less Snow, Damages Nearby Regions With Landslides and Flash Floods

08.18.2023 05:00 AM

Scientists discovered that mountains across the Earth such as the Himalayas experience more rainfalls in areas where it has mostly snowed. Find out more about it in this article.

Triassic Era Reptile Has Weaker Bite Than Previously Thought; Ancient Apex Predator Could Not Even Crunch a Bone

08.18.2023 04:16 AM

Recent findings show that ancient apex predator Saurosuchus had a weaker bite than modern crocodiles. Continue reading to learn more.

Parasitic Fungus Engulfed Huge Spider With Spores Bursting From Its Back As Shown in Award-Winning Photo

08.18.2023 02:29 AM

A biologist highlights in an award-winning photo an exceptional event when a parasitic fungus engulfed a large spider. Check it out in this article.

Mid-Ocean Ridge System Contributes to Global Warming; Scientists Investigate CO2 Emissions From Seafloor Spreading

08.17.2023 10:00 AM

Volcanic activities on land emit large amounts of carbon dioxide which can contribute to global warming, so scientists investigate whether submarine volcanoes bring the same level of impact. Learn more about their findings in this article.

Canada’s Yellowknife City Under Evacuation as Wildfires Reaches North

08.17.2023 09:40 AM

Residents of Yellowknife City in Canada were ordered to flee amidst warnings that raging fires could reach it by weekend. Learn more about it in this article.

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