ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Saharan Dust From Africa Travels 5,000 Miles, Reaches Some States in the USA

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.10.2024 09:30 AM

This week, the Saharan dust moved across the Gulf Coast states, affecting local weather patterns from Florida to Texas. Continue reading to learn more.

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries in Gadgets, Electric Vehicles Are Growing Source of Forever Chemicals

07.10.2024 09:16 AM

High concentrations of bis-FASI, a form of forever chemical, from rechargeable lithium-ion batteries were observed in water, snow, silt, and soil around industrial facilities. Continue reading to learn more.

Wild Capybaras Spotted Walking in Single Line in the Middle of the Night in Brazil [Watch]; What Are These Species?

07.10.2024 05:40 AM

A group of capybaras was spotted parading a single file in the middle of the night in Brazil. Continue reading to know why they do this.

Early Modern Humans Were Responsible for Megafaunal Extinction; Hunting Practices May Have Reduced the Population of Large Mammals

07.10.2024 04:38 AM

A new study suggests that humans, not climate change, were responsible for the extinction of many species of large mammals, birds, and reptiles. Find out more about it in this article.

Will Climate Change Lead to More Earthquakes? Here's How Rising Sea Levels, Glacial Melts May Affect Future Seismic Activity

07.10.2024 01:58 AM

Climate change could end up triggering more earthquakes in the future. Read to learn more. With the persistence of the climate change crisis, people could be wondering if this could affect the frequency and intensity of earthquakes.

Using Video Games To Fight Climate Change: How Can They Help With Promoting Climate Action?

07.10.2024 00:44 AM

Video games can be used strategically to promote climate action. Read to learn more. Several gaming industry members and climate organizations have realized that video games could be used for education.

Giant Pandas in San Diego Zoo Revealed in First Images After Arriving in the US From China; Is China's 'Panda Diplomacy' Program Good For Their Conservation?

07.09.2024 23:03 PM

San Diego Zoo has revealed the first images of a duo of giant pandas that just arrived from China. Read to learn more.

Titanic's Fourth Funnel Was Fake; Why Were Only 3 Smokestacks in the Ship Functional?

07.09.2024 22:44 PM

Though Titanic had four funnels, only three were functional. Read to learn more. Though the famous Titanic had four funnels, only three of them were functional.

Healthy Oceans Need Healthy Sharks As They Keep the System Balanced, Expert

07.09.2024 07:51 AM

Sharks play a vital role in keeping the ocean healthy from protecting the coral reef to spreading nutrients through their poop when they migrate. Continue reading to learn more about them this Shark Week.

Mosquito Considered As the World’s Deadliest Creature Lurking in Your Backyard, CDC Says; How Can We Combat It?

07.09.2024 04:50 AM

The world's deadliest creature, the mosquito, lurks in your backyard, CDC says. Learn how to combat this threat in our latest article!

New Predatory Croc-Like Reptile Discovery Sheds Light on Triassic Pseudosuchians, Study Shows

07.09.2024 04:30 AM

New discovery of predatory croc-like reptile sheds light on Triassic pseudosuchians. Explore groundbreaking research on ancient reptiles!

2-Foot Vampire Fish Captured in Potomac River; Presence of Highly Invasive Species in the Area Is a Good Sign

07.08.2024 07:00 AM

A sea lamprey or vampire fish was caught in the Potomac River, suggesting that the water quality in the river had improved. Continue reading to know the full story.

Rising Temperature Could Make Groundwater Too Hot, Undrinkable in the Next 76 Years [Study]

07.08.2024 06:10 AM

An increase in temperature will likely affect the quality of groundwater and make it harmful to drink. Continue reading to learn more.

How Does Online Shopping Affect the Environment? Here's How Global E-Commerce Has Contributed to Plastic Waste, CO2 Emissions

07.08.2024 01:40 AM

While online shopping boasts great advantages, it has also had grave environmental impacts. Read to learn more.

King Pompey's Long-Lost Home Likely Found by Archaeologists; Who Was This Esteemed Figure in the Black Community?

07.07.2024 22:05 PM

King Pompey was a prominent figure in the Black community who was elected as "king." Read to learn more.