ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Star Parties Help Amateur Astronomers Observe Light-Polluted Skies; What Exactly Are These Events?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.25.2023 02:15 AM

Several amateur astronomers travel thousands of miles just to participate in star parties. Read to learn more.

Ancient Horses Shed Extra Toes, Embracing the Single Solid Hoof Seen Today

06.24.2023 00:59 AM

The shape of the main toe in modern horses differs from that of their three-toed ancestors and may be related to ecological habitat or weight distribution. Continue reading to learn more.

Asia’s Tallest Tree Discovered Hiding in the World’s Deepest Canyon Located in China

06.23.2023 08:55 AM

An enormous tree as tall as the Statue of Liberty is found in the world’s deepest canyon located in China. Learn more about it in this article.

Orca Repeatedly Attacked a Yacht Off the Coast of Scotland; First Attack in Northern Waters Raises Concerns of Spreading Trend

06.23.2023 07:04 AM

A solo sailor experienced a terrifying encounter with an orca off the coast of Scotland when the mammal repeatedly slammed into his yacht. Continue reading to learn more details.

Safety Features for Submarines Discussed Amid Missing Titanic Submersible Titan

06.23.2023 06:19 AM

An expert shared the required safety features for submarines and submersibles amid the missing Titanic sub called Titan. Continue reading to learn more.

Oldest Neanderthal Art Unearthed in Cave Drawings in France Dating Back 57,000 Years

06.23.2023 05:27 AM

Check out in this article what researchers believe to be the oldest known Neanderthal cave engravings, created over 57,000 years ago by creative Paleolithic humans.

Brazil Confiscates Over 63,200 Pounds of Illegal Shark Fins: Why Are These Parts So Valuable?

06.23.2023 05:10 AM

Reports indicate that Brazilian authorities seized more than 63,000 pounds (28,500 kilograms) of shark fins intended for Asian markets. Read the article to learn more details.

Stonehenge of the Netherlands? Sanctuary That Strikingly Resembles the UK's Famous Monument Discovered in the Country

06.22.2023 22:23 PM

It was the first time for such a Stonehenge-like site to be found in the Netherlands. Read to learn more.

Titanic Submersible Likely Lost Due to Catastrophic Implosion, Debris Findings Reveal; All Five Crew Members Presumed Dead

06.22.2023 21:08 PM

A remotely operated vehicle was able to retrieve debris of the missing Titanic submersible. Findings indicate that the submarine and the crew onboard could have all suffered a catastrophic implosion, leading to the crew's tragic death. Read to learn more.

Al Naslaa Rock Formation: How Did the Bizarre Geologic Feature Develop?

06.22.2023 11:30 AM

The Al Naslaa rock formation in Saudi Arabia baffles experts due to its peculiar features. Learn more about the rock sculpture in this article.

Tiny Earth-Observing Satellite Provides New Insight About Trees and Their Response to Climate Change

06.22.2023 09:30 AM

A team of scientists used the cubesat imagery to challenge the old idea that longer growing seasons of urban trees are brought by urban heat. Find out more about it in this article.

Himalayan Glaciers and Snow at Risk of Losing Their Volume, Revealing the Impact of Global Warming on Food Production

06.22.2023 08:00 AM

An assessment of the cryosphere in the Hindu Kush Himalaya reveals the gradual disappearance of snow and ice which could affect food production in the region. Find out more about it in this article.

Fiery Pit in Turkmenistan Dubbed ‘Gateway to Hell’ Has Been Spewing Methane for 50 Years

06.22.2023 06:37 AM

The Darvaza gas crater in Turkmenistan has been spewing methane in the last five decades, contributing to climate change. Read more for details.

Highest Lightning Rates Recorded: Tonga Volcano Eruption Produces Over 200,000 Flashes

06.22.2023 06:05 AM

The eruption at Tonga's Hunga Volcano on January 15, 2022, produced over 200,000 lightning flashes, the most intense ever recorded, offering valuable insights into its progression. Read the article for more details.

Fish Kill Victims: Thousands of Fish Found Dead in Louisiana Pond

06.22.2023 01:32 AM

Fish find it difficult to "breathe" when oxygen levels in the water plummet. Read to learn more.

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