ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Age of the Earth: How Old Is Our Planet and How Do Scientists Know?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 10.10.2023 09:00 AM

Scientists propose the theory that the Earth is approximately 4.5 billion years old. Read the article to find out how they arrived at this conclusion.

312-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Earliest Proof of Leaf Miners, Sheds Light on Insect Behavior and Evolution

10.10.2023 07:30 AM

Scientists discovered a 312-million-year-old fossil which indicates the earliest form of internal feeding within a leaf. Learn more about it in this article.

Severe Space Weather Disrupts Birds’ Navigational Skills, Leads Them off Course During Migrations

10.10.2023 06:00 AM

New study reveals the decrease in the number of migrating birds during severe space weather events. Find out more about it in this article.

IT Expert From Surrey Uses AI To Link Ring Camera, Ultrasonic Device To Deter Foxes, Badgers

10.10.2023 04:05 AM

An IT expert created an open-source code to make a Ring camera work with ultrasonic devices to keep foxes and badgers away from his home. Continue reading to learn more.

Climate Vulnerability Map Identifies Top US Counties at Risk for Flooding, Pollution, and Health Issues

10.10.2023 03:15 AM

An interactive map identifies US areas hotspots for climate change disasters, encompassing environmental, health, social, economic, and infrastructure risks. Read the article for more details.

Long-Lost 'Pontus' Tectonic Plate From 160 Million Years Ago Identified; Mega-Plate Could Have Been as Big as One-Fourth of the Pacific Ocean

10.09.2023 23:32 PM

The Pontus tectonic plate traces back 160 million years ago, while it may have disappeared around 20 million years ago. Read to learn more.

Newly Identified 'Margarita' Snail Has Odd Bright Yellow Hue That Could Help Shoo Predators Away, Was Named After Popular Cocktail

10.09.2023 23:13 PM

The Margarita snail was discovered in an area heavily visited, yet scientists could still find something new. Read to learn more.

Dwarf Sperm Whale Population, Lifespan, Reproduction; How Do They Differ From Pygmy Whales

10.09.2023 10:00 AM

Dwarf sperm whales are smaller than pygmy sperm whales. Continue reading to learn more about dwarf sperm whales.

Massive Undersea Water Reservoir Discovered Deep in the Earth’s Crust, Might Be Responsible for Slow-Motion Earthquakes

10.09.2023 06:30 AM

Scientists investigate the presence of buried water in an underground reservoir and relate this to the occurrence of slow-motion earthquakes in New Zealand. Find out more about it in this article.

Hundreds of Songbirds Found Dead at Chicago's Lakeside Exhibition Center After Smashing on Its Glass Windows; What Caused This Horrifying Carnage Every Year?

10.09.2023 06:18 AM

Around 1,000 migrating songbirds fatally collide with windows at a Chicago exhibition center, highlighting the pervasive issue of window strikes. Continue reading for more details.

Spiders Falling From Skies in California; Biologist Explains Bizarre Phenomenon

10.09.2023 05:00 AM

Several residents in California saw spider webs falling from the skies. Continue reading to learn more about what the expert said about "webbing."

Humanity Has 1 in 6 Chance of ‘Existential Catastrophe’ in the Next Century; How Will Humans Perish?

10.09.2023 04:00 AM

Humans are more likely to perish from climate change than an asteroid crashing into our planet. Continue reading to learn more.

Bears Are Among Most Flexible, Clever Species; Some Use Tools To Get Food

10.09.2023 03:26 AM

Bears are incredibly smart, with some of them capable of using tools to hunt. Continue reading to learn more.

Groundwater Discharge of Hidden Nutrient Source Imperiling Great Barrier Reef's Health

10.09.2023 02:18 AM

Hidden nutrient sources from submarine groundwater discharge impact the Great Barrier Reef, necessitating long-term conservation efforts and reevaluation of strategies. Read the article for more details.

Sexual Selection: Female Animals Could Be Learning From Each Other How To Choose Male Mates, Study Suggests

10.09.2023 02:14 AM

When the more distinctive male was chosen as a mate, the rare trait became more common and, resultantly, less attractive. Read to learn more.

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