ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Real Life Jurassic Park: Cocos Island in Costa Rica Hosts Hidden Treasures, Dangerous Sharks

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.30.2022 03:04 AM

Cocos Island is reportedly the inspiration of Jurassic Park Island. Read on to know why UNESCO wouldn't allow tourists to visit it.

Epaulette Shark Spotted 'Walking' in Papua New Guinea Nothing New, Hemiscyllium Longtailed Carpet Sharks Learned Skill 9 Million Years Ago [Watch]

07.29.2022 23:23 PM

Researchers came upon an epaulette shark using its fins to walk on a damp ground surface in Papua New Guinea. Read on to know how Hemiscyllium ocellatum learned how to walk 9 million years ago.

Economic Damage of Invasive Species Across the Globe Amounts to $16.3 Billion: Bullfrog and Snake the Worst Offenders

07.29.2022 13:22 PM

Scientists estimate that invasive species have cost the world $16.3 billion. Read on to find out who the worst offenders out and how they terrorize the globe.

Underwater Deathpool Filled with Extremophile Microbes Sheds Light on Origins of Life

07.29.2022 11:40 AM

UM researchers stumbled upon a rare deep-sea deathpool that housed extremophile microbes. Click here to learn more about the salty underwater lakes and how they shed light on how life was formed.

Chimp Conservation Study Suggests Chimpanzees' Well-Digging Behavior May Help Protect Them

07.29.2022 10:30 AM

Research found that chimpanzees’ well-digging behavior may help protect the animal group in terms of survival. Read to know more about this learned behavior.

Unlikely Pollinators: Experts Observed Animal-Mediated Fertilization of Seaweed for the First Time

07.29.2022 10:15 AM

A recent study suggests that crustaceans play a vital role in the fertilization of red algae. Read on to find out how crustaceans participate in animal-mediated pollination of seaweed.

Human Fossil Discovery: Oldest Hominid Remnant Found in Europe Named After Famous Rock Band Pink Floyd

07.29.2022 09:46 AM

The discovered human fossil in Europe is considered the oldest hominid remnant found in the country. Read to know why, and how it is named after Pink Floyd.

Water-Activated, Disposable Paper Battery Perfect for Single-Use Electronics to Minimize Environmental Impacts

07.29.2022 06:08 AM

A team of international researchers developed a disposable paper battery that can be activated with water within 20 seconds. Check out this groundbreaking innovation in this article.

Crystal World's Great White Rosie the Shark Spent Years in Abandoned Amusement Park

07.29.2022 03:24 AM

The Crystal World in Victoria, houses a great white shark discovered at the abandoned Wonderland wild park. Continue reading to know more about Rosie the Shark.

Restaurant Employees Rescued Rare Orange Lobster From Being Cooked After Recognizing Its Unusual Color

07.29.2022 03:06 AM

An extremely rare orange lobster was found in a shipment to a restaurant in Florida and has now found its new home at Ripley's Aquarium. Find out how rare this lobster is in this article.

Elephants Learn to Adapt to Varying Landscapes Brought by Increasing Human Development

07.28.2022 21:10 PM

Human-elephant conflict is on the rise in many places on Earth as elephants compete for space and resources due to increasing human development. Check out in this article how these two species learned to coexist in a changing environment.

Blue Carbon Habitats May Not Remove Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere

07.28.2022 11:00 AM

A new study reveals that restoring coastal vegetation, also known as the blue carbon habitats, might not be the nature-based climate solution. Continue reading to know more about the researchers' new findings

Mysterious Sleeper Shark Surfaces in the Caribbean, Stuns Experts

07.28.2022 10:30 AM

Experts spotted an unusual Arctic shark off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean. Read on to learn more about the Greenland sleeper shark and the sighting.

Enzyme Neutralizes Toxic Nitrous Oxide: A New Tool for Reducing Gas in the Atmosphere

07.28.2022 08:51 AM

Researchers discovered how a naturally occurring enzyme in microbes neutralized nitrous oxide. Read on to learn how an enzyme gives experts a way of combating climate change.

Florida's Annual Burmese Python Hunt to Massacre Hundreds of Invasive Snakes Next Week

07.28.2022 08:30 AM

Burmese pythons are an invasive species introduced to Florida in the 1970s. Read on to learn more about the annual Burmese python challenge and how it helps the native ecosystem of the state.

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