ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Global Mercury Study Reveals Widespread Contamination in Fishes and Wildlife: How Does This Affect People Eating Them?

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.21.2024 04:20 AM

A global mercury study reveals widespread contamination in fish and wildlife. Learn how this affects those who consume them and what you can do to stay safe. Read more!

2,500-Year-Old Skeletons With Amputated Limbs Corroborate Historical Records of Punitive Form of Punishment in China

05.21.2024 03:21 AM

Two skeletons from the Zhou Dynasty had amputated legs, suggesting that they were probably maimed as a punishment. Continue reading to learn more.

Russian Research Ships Discover Huge Oil ,Gas Reserve in Antarctica; Potential Drilling in Protected Region Raises Environmental Concerns

05.21.2024 03:02 AM

Russia has insisted that it stay in the British Antarctic territory for research purposes, but the discovery of oil and gas reserves has raised alarm bells. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Lost Church of Franciscan Monastery Discovered in Hungary; Archaeological Remains Suggest It May Have Been Used for Defensive Purposes

05.21.2024 02:53 AM

Archaeologists discovered the lost church of a 600-year-old monastery near a medieval royal palace. Learn more about it in this article.

UK Warned Over Asian Hornets After Record Sighting; How Invasive Are These Predatory Insects?

05.20.2024 23:21 PM

Experts warn the UK will be hit with record numbers of invasive Asian hornets this summer. Find out more about it in this article.

Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier: Ocean Water Found To Push Under It, Making It More Vulnerable to Melting Than Previously Thought [STUDY]

05.20.2024 21:27 PM

The new study shows that the Doomsday Glacier is more vulnerable to melting than previously thought, posing risks for global sea levels. Read to learn more.

Highly Social Elephants Communicate With Gestures and Sounds, Expert Says

05.20.2024 05:30 AM

Elephants communicate with a combination of gestures and sounds like humans, and some have bigger personalities than others. Continue reading to learn more.

Danakil Depression: Why Is This Alien Terrain Called ‘Gateway to Hell’?

05.20.2024 04:54 AM

A geological depression from continental drift created one of the Earth’s most unusual environments. Read the article to learn more.

Climate Change Could Alter Global Distribution of Gelatinous Zooplankton; Jellyfish To Dominate Arctic Ocean in the Future

05.20.2024 04:48 AM

Jellyfish could be one marine organism that benefits from climate change as warming ocean waters push them north to the Arctic. Check this article to learn more.

Engineering a Sustainable Future: Jing Liao's Impact on Water Infrastructure and Her Vision for the Future of the Industry

05.20.2024 02:49 AM

Water is the lifeblood of our society, underpinning every aspect of daily life, from the water we drink to the systems that manage our wastewater and enable water reuse. The water industry is crucial for ensuring the availability and quality of this vital resource. Engineers play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that supports our nation's water needs, addressing challenges that are not only technical but also social, economic, and political.

5 Million Tons of Nuclear Waste To Be Buried in English Countryside Within Next Decade, UK Government Reveals

05.20.2024 00:00 AM

A near-surface facility for nuclear waste disposal may be built to hold the waste. Read to learn more.

Three Ancient Tombs in China Uncovered by Archaeologists; Rare Bronze Seals, Other Funerary Relics Discovered Inside

05.19.2024 22:59 PM

Archaeologists have discovered three ancient tombs in Rizhao city in China. Read to learn more. Archaeologists were able to uncover three ancient tombs within China, containing dozens of remarkable funeral relics.

Fungi Fashion? Scientists Explore Possibilities of Producing Mushroom Leather Faster, More Easily

05.19.2024 00:34 AM

Scientists look into how mycelium leather, which is a more sustainable alternative to traditional leather, could be grown and cultivated in an easier and more effective way. Read to learn more.

Herd of 170 Bison Can Store CO2 Emissions Equivalent to 40,000 Cars; How Do These Bovines Help in the Fight Against Climate Change?

05.18.2024 00:29 AM

Researchers studying European bison in Romania discovered that these large bovine can be a powerful tool against climate change. Read the article to learn more.

Lightning Storms Cause Sea Ice To Melt Faster on the North Pole, Study Reveals

05.17.2024 22:19 PM

An international study discovered that lightning storms have directly hastened the process of sea ice retreat in the Arctic Ocean. Learn more about it in this article.

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