ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

650,000-year-old Permafrost Megaslump in Siberia is the Second-Oldest Ever Found; Scientists Use It To Know More About Ancient Climate Change

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.08.2023 01:41 AM

To date the permafrost layers, the researchers used three different methods. Read to learn more. A megaslump in Siberia has been frozen for around 650,000 years, making it the second-oldest permafrost ever found and the oldest permafrost across Siberia.

Homo naledi May Have Been First To Bury Their Dead, but Skeptics Are Doubtful About This Claim

06.07.2023 11:34 AM

A team of archaeologists discovered fossil remains of Homo nadeli along with cave markings which suggests that they were the first human to bury their dead. However, skeptics call for more investigation to support this claim. Read the article to find out more.

Does Fish Feel Pain? Are There Ways To Eat Fish Ethically?

06.07.2023 09:30 AM

Fish feel pain like humans, according to a report. Continue reading to know more. (Photo: Pexels/mali maeder) Does Fish Feel Pain? Are There Ways to Eat Fish Ethically? Pescatarians add fish to their diet, with some thinking that it's better to consume them than other animals because they don't feel pain.

Secret of the Pacific Cleaner Shrimp: Scientists Uncover Its Ability To Display Bright White Stripes

06.07.2023 08:00 AM

Researchers investigate the strange ability of Pacific cleaner shrimp to display brilliant white stripes in its body which is unusually observed in marine animals. Find out more about it in this article.

What's Inside a Kangaroo Pouch? Florida Safari Park Shares A Video of What It Looks Like and Shocked Millions of People

06.07.2023 06:47 AM

A kangaroo pouch serves as a place for the iconic marsupials' young to stay as it grows. Check out this article what it looks like inside and learn how it can sustain a joey's needs.

First Recorded 'Virgin Birth' in Crocodiles Sheds Light on Evolutionary Origins

06.07.2023 03:57 AM

After spending 16 years in isolation within an enclosure at a reptile park, an American crocodile surprised researchers by laying a clutch of eggs. Check out how crocodiles could produce eggs even without a male partner.

Homo naledi May Have Buried Their Dead, Engraved Cave Walls 300,000 Years Ago

06.07.2023 00:18 AM

Despite having smaller brains, controversial research suggests that Homo naledi participated in burial rituals and potentially engaged in memorial practices. Tap the article to learn more about these extinct human species.

2,300-Year-Old Elephant Statue Unearthed in Eastern India Sheds Light on Buddhist Heritage

06.06.2023 23:14 PM

The elephant statue was found at a site rich in artifacts from the ancient Buddhism that flourished there. Read the article to find out more.

Advancements in Climate Change Technology: What to Expect in 2023

06.06.2023 10:44 AM

Hey there! Have you ever wondered how technology is helping us combat climate change? Let's uncover some of the most promising advancements that 2023 is bringing to our doorsteps. It's high time we got a little optimistic about the climate crisis. Just like a crypto bot keeps improving, so does our tech in fighting climate change!

Air Filtration in Underground Tunnels Using Photocatalytic Porous Concrete

06.06.2023 07:30 AM

A new approach in reducing air pollution was developed by a group of Korean scientists where photocatalysis was used in creating construction materials. Learn more about it in this article.

Moths Face Urbanization Threats and Decline; Conservationists Call for Protection Similar to Bees

06.06.2023 05:42 AM

Moths play a significant role in pollination, accounting for one-third of visits to urban crops and surprising researchers with their pollen-carrying behavior. Read the article to learn more.

Atlantis of the North Sea? Lost City of Rungholt Mapped For the First Time

06.06.2023 00:04 AM

Whether this legendary lost city of Rungholt is fictional or not has remained a long-standing mystery, until now. Read to learn more.

Prosthetic Leg Gives Hope to Male Elephant in Cambodia, Provides Life-Changing Experience After Amputation

06.05.2023 10:00 AM

In Cambodia, a male elephant whose leg was amputated received a prosthetic leg funded by international organizations to help him get a better life after an amputation. Read the article to find out more.

Solar Panel Recycling Challenges: Are We Ready for Huge Volumes of Photovoltaic Toxic Trash?

06.05.2023 08:15 AM

Despite the advantages of solar energy as potential solution in reducing carbon emissions, it also poses risks as huge volumes of solar panels are expected to be disposed in the coming years. Find out more about it in this article.

Boat Strikes Significantly Contribute to Increasing Manatee Deaths in Belize, Raising Concerns on Endangered Species’ Survival

06.05.2023 03:59 AM

Though specialists have been familiar with boat strike events, the recent study offers concrete quantitative proof of how these strikes contribute to manatee mortality in Belize. Read to learn more.

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