ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

NASA Satellite Shows How Hunga Tonga Volcanic Eruption Released Water to Stratosphere; Trapped Vapor in Atmosphere Warms the Earth

SPACE 08.04.2022 03:18 AM

The Hunga Tonga and Hunga Ha'apai volcano blasted a large plume of water vapor into the stratosphere unlike any other volcanic eruptions. Read more to know how it affects the atmosphere and Earth's climate.

Pitcher Plant Nepenthes Gracilis Technique in Capturing Insects Using Rain May Optimize Geometric Structures in Biology

08.03.2022 22:14 PM

Scientists reveal the slender pitcher plant's mechanism in trapping insects using the spring at the back of the pitcher wall. Continue reading to know more about the latest discovery of the Nepenthes gracilis species.

Plant Stress Caused By People, Animals, or Anything Using Oxygen Measured Using New Method

08.03.2022 12:12 PM

An approach to gauge stress in plants was discovered. This comes at a time when plants experience stressors from anything that uses oxygen. Read to know more.

How Can Electricity Help in Eliminating Persistent Weeds? Here’s What Studies Reveal

08.03.2022 11:30 AM

Researchers used The Weed Zapper tractor attachment to electrocute different weed types commonly present in soybean crops. Read to learn about the new method.

World's Tallest Tree Now Officially Off-Limits; National Park Officials Say Foot Traffic May Cause Soil Compaction, Damage to Nature's Greens

08.03.2022 09:30 AM

“We’ve lost 95 percent of old-growth redwoods,” the park officials said, following an announcement that the world’s tallest tree is off-limits. Read to know more.

Coloratura Maybe the Gursky's Spectral Tarsiers Equivalent to Peacock's Tail

08.03.2022 09:00 AM

Researchers hypothesize that the sound produced by tarsiers could be an equivalent to peacock's tail. Continue reading to know if both male and female can produce a coloratura.

Giant Sinkhole Discovered in Chile: Is This Caused by Humans Through Mining or Natural Occurrence?

08.03.2022 08:30 AM

Chile authorities are investigating if the giant sinkhole found in Chile is a natural formation or a result of mining done in the area. Read to know more.

Myanmar Welcomes Rare Baby White Elephant Considered to Be an Extremely Auspicious Creature

08.03.2022 07:49 AM

The Myanmar state media announced that a rare white elephant was born in the western Rakhine state last month. Check out this auspicious creature in this article.

Eye Protein in Whales Enables Them to See in the Dark to Dive Deep in the Ocean, Study Reveals

08.03.2022 07:39 AM

Researchers present surprising details about how whales developed eyes that can see in the dark deep ocean, which links to swift evolutionary adaptation.

Shark Bites a Snorkeller in United Kingdom’s Cornwall Shores

08.03.2022 05:23 AM

A snorkeler encountered a "very scary" experience when a shark bit him while swimming off the coast of Cornwall. Continue reading to know what happened.

10,000-Year-Old 'Ghost Footprints' Found in Utah Desert Only Appears After It Rains

08.03.2022 03:18 AM

Archaeologists stumbled upon the ghost footprints in the Great Salt Lake Desert that only becomes visible after the rain and vanish when it dries. Read the article for the full story.

Fruits Can Go Extinct, Too! Here Are 5 of Them

08.02.2022 11:50 AM

Some plants turned extinct because of climate change, while others experienced extinction because of deforestation. Read to know more about fruit extinction.

Fish Waste Benefit Uses Synthesis Process to Turn Then Useless Material Into Carbon-Based Nanomaterial

08.02.2022 11:24 AM

Scientists created a synthesis route in which fish scales removed from fish waste after cleaning are turned into carbo nano-onions or CNOs. Read to know more.

Artificial Vision Developed Using Fish Eyes for More Effective Optical System for Aquatic, Terrestrial Territories

08.02.2022 10:20 AM

Human and insect vision has inspired terrestrial artificial vision, whereas fish eyes have resulted in aquatic artificial vision. Read to know more.

Climate Change Causes Mass Extinctions: Humans, Animals, Plants Species May Have Shorter Time to Adapt

08.02.2022 09:30 AM

The human-made climate change humans presently deal with will possibly take place over a much shorter period compared to the previous extinction occurrences.

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