ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Boom for Soil Oil Spill Clean Up; Why It's Not the Best Option?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 10.19.2023 09:00 AM

Boom, a floating barrier, is often used for oil spills, but it comes with a number of disadvantages. Continue reading to learn more.

Sunken Vessel Komsomolets Found To Irradiate the Ocean; What Happened to the Soviet Nuclear Submarine?

10.19.2023 08:02 AM

Scientists suspect that the Soviet submarine which sank off the coast of Norway may be leaking radiation into the ocean. Learn more about it in this article.

Rare Superdeep Diamonds Reveal Secrets of Ancient Supercontinent Formation and Movement

10.19.2023 05:42 AM

Superdeep diamonds, dated between 650 and 450 million years ago from Gondwana's base, reveal how continents evolved and moved during early evolution of Earth. Continue reading to learn more.

Spawning Chum Salmons Discovered in Arctic Territories Suggest Transformation of Ecosystems Due to Climate Change

10.19.2023 05:00 AM

Researchers discovered chum salmons spawning in Alaska’s North Slope Rivers, a possible indication of species redistribution due to climate change. Read the article to find out more.

Global Carbon Emissions Could Reach Record-High Levels in 2023, Climate Scientist Warns

10.19.2023 04:40 AM

While a new global carbon emission peak was seen in 2022, another peak is expected in 2023. Read to learn more.

Mysterious Mass Die-Off of 2,000 Gray Whales in Pacific Coast Since 1980 Finally Explained

10.19.2023 04:40 AM

A new study suggests that the deaths of 2,000 gray whales along the Pacific coast are due to climate change. Continue reading to learn more.

New Dragon Lizard Species From Southeast Asia Can Make Itself ‘Almost Invisible’ in Natural Habitat

10.19.2023 04:11 AM

A new species of dragon lizard discovered in Southeast Asia has remarkable camouflage capabilities. Continue reading to learn the full story.

Behind Lolita's Death: Necropsy Results Show Why Seaquarium's Beloved Orca Died

10.19.2023 01:51 AM

Lolita passed away last August 18 at the age of 57. Read to learn more. Lolita, the beloved killer whale of Seaquarium, apparently died due to old age and several chronic conditions.

Europeans Have Smaller Neanderthal DNA Proportions Compared to East Asians; Scientists Have Discovered Why

10.19.2023 01:45 AM

East Asians were seen to have 8% to 24% more Neanderthal DNA compared to those with European ancestry, which comes as a surprise given how Neanderthals are thought to have dwelled in Europe before. Read to learn more.

Bronze Age Jewelry Stash Unearthed by Metal Detectorist in Freshly Plowed Carrot Field in Switzerland

10.19.2023 00:23 AM

The Bronze Age jewelry starsh includes two finger rings that are spiral, a necklace full of spiked bronze disks, and more than 100 minute amber beads. Read to learn more.

Ultra Venomous 'Irukandji Jellyfish' Stings Two Fishers in the Ocean Who Had To Be Airlifted to the Hospital; How Dangerous Is This Species?

10.18.2023 22:44 PM

Irukandji Jellyfish can release venom that may trigger a condition known as Irukandji syndrome. Read to learn more.

Human-Wildlife Conflict in India: Elephants Kill 3 Locals This Month

10.18.2023 06:20 AM

Elephants kill three residents in India, worsening the ongoing human-wildlife conflict in the country. Continue reading to know the full story.

World's Largest Single Cell Organism: Get to Know Caulerpa Taxifolia, Acetabularia, Slime Molds, and More

10.18.2023 04:21 AM

The Caulerpa Taxifolia seaweed tops the list as the world's largest single cell organism. Read to learn more.

CRISPR Gene Editing Makes Chickens Resistant to Bird Flu, Offers Breakthrough in Animal Immunity Against Infection

10.18.2023 02:40 AM

Scientists used the gene-editing technology in creating chickens with resistance against avian influenza. Read the article to find out more.

Crocodile Thrashes Newborn Hippo With Umbilical Cord Still Linked, Rare Footage Reveals

10.17.2023 22:34 PM

Whether the crocodile killed the baby hippo or snatched it as a still-born remains unclear. Read to learn more.

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