ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Lost Continent Argoland Still Present But in Fragmented Form [Study]

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 10.24.2023 06:30 AM

Geoscientists believed that the lost continent, Argoland, which they suspected to have broken off from northwestern Australia, is still present but no longer whole. Continue reading to learn more.

Insect Maternal Care: How Cockroaches Transform for Live Birth and What It Means for Human Health

10.24.2023 06:11 AM

Hawaii's cockroaches offer insights into how insects adapt to give live birth by suppressing their immune systems. Check out how this knowledge could potentially lead to medical advances.

What Is a Dinosaur? When Did They Go Extinct?

10.24.2023 06:06 AM

Dinosaurs used to dominate the land for around 245 million years. Read to learn more. While dinosaurs no longer exist today, these massive creatures used to dominate the land over a hundred million years ago.

Ice Shelves in West Antarctica Will Melt Faster Despite Climate Efforts, Raising Sea Level, Scientists Caution

10.24.2023 05:31 AM

A comprehensive research attempts to predict the collapse of West Antarctica's ice shelves, with ominous implications for rising sea levels. Read the article for more details.

Ferns Contain Proteins With Insecticide Properties, Study Reveals; Discovery Could Fuel Development of Plant-Made Protein Pest Control

10.24.2023 05:20 AM

Some proteins in ferns were found to harbor insecticidal properties that could potentially save global crops. Read to learn more.

Mouse Mummies Found on Sky-High Andean Volcanoes Show That Life Persists in Harsh Mars-Like Environment

10.23.2023 23:36 PM

Researchers were able to find 13 leaf-eared mummified mice from several Andean volcano summits. Read to learn more.

No Time Zone Exists in the Poles: Why Are the Arctic and Antarctica Not Affected by Clocks?

10.23.2023 10:00 AM

Due to the location of the North and South Poles, no specific time zones are observed in these areas. Find out why in this article.

Do Lions Purr? Why Big Cats Can’t Make This Sound?

10.23.2023 09:00 AM

Lions can't purr but smaller cats do. Continue reading to understand why big cats can't purr.

170-Million-Year-Old Fossils Reveal Oldest Mega-Predatory Pliosaur, Offer Insight Into Prehistoric Marine Evolution

10.23.2023 07:58 AM

Fossils of a 170-million-year-old mega-predatory pliosaur discovered in France provide rare insights into plesiosaur evolution from the dinosaur era. Read the article to learn more.

Earth's Core Is Leaking? Why Experts Think So

10.23.2023 06:40 AM

The helium concentration in the old Arctic rocks is reportedly strong evidence that the Earth's core is leaking. Continue reading to learn more.

World’s Largest Living Thing Makes Beautiful Sounds; Recording Can Be Used To Document Health of Environment

10.23.2023 06:00 AM

Pando, the world's largest living thing, makes beautiful sounds. Continue reading to learn more.

Tropical Flesh-Eating Parasite Spreads by Sand Flies, Now Endemic in Texas, CDC Warns

10.23.2023 05:40 AM

A new study suggests that a strain of flesh-eating parasite may be gaining a foothold in the U.S. Find out more about it in this article.

Pet Owners Favor Dogs Over Cats, Willing To Spend for Pooch’s Insurance and Treatment [Study]

10.23.2023 05:20 AM

Pet owners are willing to spend more for their dogs than their cats, according to a new study. Continue reading to learn more.

Bizarre Mermaid Globster That Washed Up in Papua New Guinea Identified? Here’s What Experts Say

10.23.2023 04:40 AM

Experts speculate that the mermaid globster that washed up on a beach in Papua New Guinea could be a dugong or sea cow. Continue reading to learn more.

French Renaissance Painting Features the Acheulean Handaxe, Could Be the Earliest Depiction of Prehistoric Stone Tool

10.23.2023 04:20 AM

The 15th century French painting “The Melun Diptych” could be the earliest depiction of an ancient stone tool. Learn more about it in this article.

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