ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

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

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 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.

Massive Deadly Snail Puts Areas in Florida Under Quarantine; How Dangerous Is the Giant African Land Snail?

06.22.2023 01:19 AM

Infestations of giant African land snails has led a County in Florida to go under quarantine. Read to learn more.

Europe's Oldest Known Engravings Found in French Cave Could Have Been Made by Neanderthals; Carvings Were Sealed Inside Cave For At Least 57,000 Years

06.21.2023 23:32 PM

Analysis revealed that the prehistoric finger engravings found inside a French cave could have been made by Neanderthals, not modern humans. Read to learn more.

Missing Titanic Submersible Update: Search Intensifies as Banging Sounds Get Picked Up

06.21.2023 22:37 PM

After the banging sounds were picked up, remotely operated vehicle operations were reassigned to the area to find out where the sounds came from, with hopes that the missing Titanic submersible will be found. Read to learn more.

What Is the Fastest Growing Plant on Earth?

06.21.2023 11:30 AM

The fastest growing plant is bamboo. Read to know how fast they can grow. (Photo: Pexels/Brian) What Is the Fastest Growing Plant on Earth? Have you wondered what's the fastest-growing plant on Earth? If you do, you will find the answer here! What Is the Fastest Growing Plant? A young bamboo sprout will go through multiple quick spurts to reach its full height in less than a year.

Tarantula Research Receives Government Funding; Investigates Spider Venom Potential in Treating Motor Neuron Disease

06.21.2023 08:45 AM

Researchers from University of Queensland received funding in developing treatments for motor neuron disease (MND) using the venom from a rare type of tarantula. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Fish Can Control Which Sperm Fertilizes Their Eggs To Produce the Best Offspring [Study]

06.21.2023 06:45 AM

Fish can choose which sperm to use to fertilize their eggs in a bid to produce to the best offspring. Read to know how they do it.

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