ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Dog-Killing Flatworm Parasite Spreads to Western US; Experts Warn Pet Owners of the Dangers of Liver Fluke

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.15.2024 22:01 PM

For the first time, a waterborne parasite that was believed to only exist in Gulf Coast states has been discovered as far west as California. Find out more about it in this article.

Unihemispheric Sleep: How Do Marine Animals Doze Off Underwater?

03.15.2024 09:31 AM

Mammals breathing underwater manage to sleep by shutting down only half of their brain at a time. Read the article to learn more about unihemispheric sleep.

Earth's Hidden Water Reserves: How Much Is on the Planet's Crust?

03.15.2024 06:22 AM

Earth, though largely covered by water, conceals a significant amount within its crust, prompting curiosity about its hidden reserves. Find out how much water is in Earth's crust in this article.

Urban Moths Develop Smaller Wings in Response to Light Pollution; Interrupted Flight Speed Makes Them Vulnerable to Predators

03.15.2024 02:00 AM

A group of environmental scientists has found evidence that urban-dwelling moths may have evolved to have smaller wings, likely due to light pollution. Check this article to learn more.

Thousands of Tiny Worms Thrive in Utah's Great Salt Lake [Study]

03.15.2024 01:55 AM

Roundworms join brine shrimp and brine flies in the organisms living in the Great Salt Lake. Continue reading to learn more.

Critically Endangered Sawfish Wash Up Dead, Dying on Florida Shores, Baffling Scientists

03.15.2024 01:22 AM

Twenty dead sawfish have been found so far, while over 60 have been seen thrashing and struggling in shallow waters. Read to learn more.

Snake Steak? Python Meat Could Be a Sustainable, High-Quality Protein Source For the Planet, Study Claims

03.14.2024 23:41 PM

A new study suggests that python meat is a more sustainable protein source option. Read to learn more.

'Rio Grande Rise' Undersea Volcanic Plateau Off Brazil May Have Been a Tropical Island With Rich Minerals and Vegetation, Study Suggests

03.14.2024 22:50 PM

Researchers were able to recover samples from the seafloor that show signs that they could have only formed on dry land. Read to learn more.

Plant Time Bombs: Invasive Species Can Remain Dormant for Extended Period and Pose Hidden Ecological Threat

03.14.2024 09:12 AM

Invasive ribwort can lie dormant for extended periods before causing significant ecological damage. Learn more about it in this article.

Living Fossils Offer Fundamental Demonstration of Evolutionary Process [Study]

03.14.2024 08:54 AM

A new study about pointy-nosed fish showed the first solid evidence of how biological mechanisms can explain the status of "living fossils." Continue reading to learn more.

18th Century Shell Collection From Captain Cook’s Final Voyage Recovered 40 Years After It Went Missing

03.14.2024 07:20 AM

A shell collection from Captain Cook's final voyage with 200 specimens was recovered four decades after it was thought to be missing. Continue reading to learn more.

Fading Winter Wonderland: Climate Change Threatens to Strip 13% of Ski Resorts of Snow Cover by Century's End

03.14.2024 00:04 AM

An interactive map highlights ski resorts facing potential snow loss by 2100 due to climate change, raising concerns over financial viability. Continue reading for more details.

Top Half of Ramesses II Pharaoh Statue Found by Archaeologists, Unraveling a Long-Standing Mystery

03.13.2024 23:20 PM

Researchers were able to find the upper part of a statue of pharaoh Ramesses II. Read to learn more.

Dolphin Drowns, Dies After Getting Tangled in Beach Shark Net, Sparking Calls To Phase Out Nets [Watch]

03.13.2024 22:08 PM

The dead and tangled dolphin was spotted in Thirroul Beach in New South Wales, where several shark nets are installed during summer. Read to learn more.

Why Are Tarantulas Hairy? Exploring the Body Covering of Nocturnal Arachnid Predator

03.13.2024 09:51 AM

Tarantulas use their hairy body covering for various purposes, such as smelling and tasting. Read the article to know more about these arachnids.

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