Shark Attacks a Lifeguard in Long Island Beach, New York; NY Officials Prepare After Apex Predator's Sighting in the Ocean

Medicine & Technology Jul 04, 2022

Suffolk County, New York authorities close Long Island Beach after an unprecedented shark attack injuring a Smith Point Beach lifeguard. Continue reading for more details on the shark sighting in NY.

First Global Lake Evaporation Volume Dataset Shows Role of Bodies of Water in Earth System, Weather Forecasting and More

Jul 04, 2022

The Texas A&M researchers announced the first global lake evaporation volume (GLEV) dataset. Continue reading for more details about the lake's water level worldwide.

Belgica Antarctica Uses Rapid Cold Hardening to Survive From Threat of Extinction, Study Claims

Jul 04, 2022

Belgica Antarctica, a wingless midge, faces a threat of extinction as Antarctica's winter months become warmer. Continue reading to know more about the insect’s survival strategy.

Archeology Team Unearthed 2000-Year-Old Remains at the Iron Age Site Duropolis in Dorset

Jul 02, 2022

Bournemouth University students found five 2000-year-old human remains at Duropolis. Continue reading to know more about the discovery.

H&M Published and Removed Higg Index Environmental Scorecard After Quartz Called It Out for Misleading Data

Jun 30, 2022

Quartz revealed H&M posted an opposite Higg Index environmental scorecard result. Continue reading to know the details.

Space Tourism and Rocket Launches May Affect Ozone Layer, Earth’s Climate [Study]

Jun 28, 2022

Rocket missions affect the climate and ozone layer, according to a new study. Read more to know how bad rocket launches are to the environment.

Sunscreens With Oxybenzone Could Destroy Sea Anemones and Corals

May 09, 2022

Coral reefs and sea anemones may be harmed by oxybenzone, a popular sunscreen ingredient. Read this article to know how to protect these ocean creatures.

3 Dead, 500 Stung as Egyptian Storms Wash Scorpions Into Homes

Nov 15, 2021

Three individuals have died as a result of scorpion bites after heavy rain and flooding in Egypt's southern region. More than 500 people have been hospitalized.

[Exclusive Interview] Anna Bakker Calls Support to Global Environmental Solutions; Talks About Global Mapping Model for Coral Reef Health

Sep 27, 2021

Researcher, Anna Bakker, calls on sectors of society to act towards coral health preservation in an exclusive interview with Science Times. She discussed the aims of the Global Reef Expedition and described how the global mapping model for coral reef health contributes to a worldwide environmental solution.

Experts Say Freshwater Salt Pollution Threatens People and Wildlife!

Apr 21, 2021

Road de-icing, industrial activity, and other culprits are pushing salt levels in rivers and streams to alarming levels.

Help Restore Our Planet on Earth Day 2021

Apr 20, 2021

Earth Day events this year will be online because of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Climate change is one of the central issues of the movement.

Mankind Has Sustainably Shaped Earth for at Least 12,000 Years

Apr 20, 2021

A new study shows that land use of human societies for at least 12,000 years has been environmentally sound and sustainable - arguing that the current biodiversity crisis is not simply due to human activities but the mishandling of lands previously shaped sustainably.

Earth Day 2021: Rainforest Trust Releases "Seven Ways to Help the Environment"

Apr 16, 2021

This coming April 22 marks the 51st anniversary of Earth Day - an annual event for showing support for environmental protection. Nonprofit organization Rainforest Trust has released "Seven Ways to Help the Environment."

Should We Worry That Sea Ice Melts Faster in the Labrador Sea?

Apr 04, 2021

Sea levels could rise as much as 60 feet from melting ice sheets from Labrador Sea and other regions with polar ice caps.

Can You Make Fake Snow? Here's What Experts Say

Feb 24, 2021

Theories about the snow in Texas keep on spreading online like wildfire. The bogus claim? The snow in Texas is fake and was engineered.