ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Water Shortage: Increased Demand Due to Population Growth, Frequent Extreme Weather Threaten Supply [Study]

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 10.11.2023 03:10 AM

Our water supply is at risk due to the increasing demand. Continue reading to learn how extreme weather affects water supply.

1°C Temperature Rise Puts Billions at Risk of Deadly Heat and Humidity Beyond Human Tolerance, Study Warns

10.11.2023 02:48 AM

Rising temperatures due to global warming may exceed human tolerance in certain regions, as highlighted in a recent study on climate's health impact. Continue reading for more details.

Gene Editing on Chickens Done To Identify, Alter DNA Parts To Hamper Bird Flu Spread

10.11.2023 02:36 AM

In the study, researchers were able to restrict the spread of bird flu among chickens by performing gene editing on a small section of their DNA. Read to learn more.

'Tomb of Cerberus' From 2,000 Years Ago Discovered in Italy Features Preserved Fresco of Greek Mythology Three-Headed Dog

10.10.2023 22:44 PM

Among the many frescos found in the tomb, the depiction of the three-headed Cerberus is the most notable. This eventually gave the burial chamber its name, "Tomb of Cerberus." Read to learn more.

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

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."

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