ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Hong Kong’s Oldest Zoo Investigates Monkey Deaths After Nine Die in Two Days

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 10.15.2024 22:06 PM

Hong Kong's oldest zoo is investigating the sudden deaths of nine animals, including three critically endangered monkeys.

Massive 200-Pound Catfish Rescued From Mekong River After Being Trapped in Flood

10.14.2024 21:20 PM

Rescuers in Chiang Mai, Thailand, saved a massive Mekong River catfish trapped in a flooded train station following severe seasonal rainfall that caused the Ping River to overflow.

Leveraging Sustainability Consulting Services for Industry-Specific Decarbonization Challenges

10.14.2024 02:46 AM

This article examines the ways in which sustainability consulting firms offer customized solutions to assist businesses in decarbonizing while addressing the particular challenges particular to their industry.

Underwater Caves Off Sicily Unveil Secrets of Ice Age Human Migration, Thanks to Citizen Scientists

10.10.2024 23:03 PM

A team of citizen scientists, including a tugboat captain and recreational divers, has uncovered a series of underwater caves off Sicily, revealing evidence of human occupation dating back 17,000 years.

Warm Ocean Water Fuels Stronger Hurricanes as Climate Change Intensifies Storms

Tropical Storm Nadine: Forecasters Monitor Another Potential Cyclone Hitting Florida After Milton

10.09.2024 22:44 PM

Forecasters are closely monitoring a potential cyclone as Tropical Storm Milton approaches landfall on Wednesday.

Tiny Parasite Rescues Rare Bird Wilkins’ Bunting From Invasive Threat

10.08.2024 20:45 PM

A tiny parasitic wasp helped protect the endangered Wilkins' bunting on Nightingale Island by eliminating an invasive scale insect that threatened the island's native tree.

Record Low Salmon Stocks in UK Rivers Raise Alarms on Environmental Impact

10.07.2024 21:23 PM

A new report reveals that Atlantic salmon stocks in England and Wales have reached record lows due to pollution and climate change.

Anti-Aging Hopes Rise as Organ Rejection Drug Rapamycin Gains Attention

10.07.2024 20:58 PM

The immune-suppressing drug rapamycin, originally used for kidney transplants, is gaining attention for its potential to slow aging.

Rapid Warming in Antarctica Sees Vegetation Growth Expand Tenfold Since 1986

10.07.2024 20:25 PM

A new study reveals that Antarctica’s warming climate has spurred a tenfold increase in green vegetation on the Antarctic Peninsula over the past four decades.

4,000-Year-Old Tomb of Egyptian Governor’s Daughter Discovered With Intact Coffins

10.04.2024 21:35 PM

Archaeologists have discovered the 4,000-year-old tomb of an ancient Egyptian governor's daughter, "Idi," containing two intact, intricately inscribed coffins.

World's Oldest Living Microbes Unearthed in 2-Billion-Year-Old Rock in South Africa

10.04.2024 21:30 PM

A 2-billion-year-old rock unearthed in South Africa has revealed the oldest living microbes ever discovered, thriving within a sealed fracture since the rock's formation.

Bacteria in Wastewater Could Help Solve the World's Plastic Pollution Problem

10.03.2024 22:32 PM

Bacteria in wastewater can break down plastic into tiny pieces and use enzymes to decompose it, offering a potential solution to plastic pollution.

Dolphins Show Open-Mouth 'Smiles' During Playtime, New Research Reveals

10.03.2024 19:53 PM

A new study reveals that dolphins use open-mouth "smiles" to communicate playfulness, particularly when interacting with other dolphins.

The Science & Industry Behind Petrochemical Plants

10.03.2024 02:30 AM

How do Petrochemical Plants Work? What is their impact on the Economy and Environment? Read On! (Photo : tasukaran from Pixabay) The Science and Industry Behind Petrochemical Plants Petrochemical plants play a vital role in the global oil and gas industry, transforming raw materials like natural gas liquids and crude oil into essential products that power modern economies.

Harnessing Brackish Water to Fight Water Scarcity

10.01.2024 04:02 AM

It's a barely tapped resource that could be a valuable alternative water supply. (Photo : Bishnu Sarangi from Pixabay) Brackish water, a mix of fresh water and saltwater, can be found in coastal regions and aquifers across the world.