ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Oregon Pushes to Eliminate Swarms of Mormon Crickets in the State to Prevent Further Crop Damage

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.27.2022 07:46 AM

Mormon crickets have always been a problem in Oregon since the 1800s due to the damage they could bring to crops. Read how the state is planning to eradicate the outbreaks that have been worsening each year in the West.

11-Foot Alligator Euthanized After It Viciously Attacked, Murdered a Private Golf Community Member in South Carolina

06.27.2022 05:32 AM

A man was attacked and murdered in a South Carolina private golf community by an 11-foot alligator. Read the article for full details.

Novel Way of Growing Plants in the Dark Uses Artificial Photosynthesis to Make Food Production More Efficient

06.27.2022 03:43 AM

A collaboration of scientists showed a way to cross one of the seemingly impossible barriers in convincing plants to grow in total darkness using artificial photosynthesis. Read the article to know the full details of the study.

Starfishes Devour a Dead Sea Lion in a Devastating Photo That Won Aquatic Life Category in Big Picture Competition [LOOK]

06.27.2022 03:31 AM

A group of starfish was caught on camera as they devoured the remains of a dead sea lion. Continue reading to know the benefits of the carcass in the marine system.

Octopus Intelligent Brains Has Same Set of Transposable Element in Humans

06.26.2022 02:05 AM

An international team of experts discovered the shared existence of a group of genes in the brains of humans and two octopus species. Read more about the genomes they identified and how it relates to the independent evolution of the species.

Hundreds of Birds Die in Martha’s Vineyard; Has This Been Caused by Bird Flu That Also Spread Fast in Scotland in Early June?

06.25.2022 22:43 PM

Hundreds of bird deaths have been occurring in Massachusetts and a local animal control organization suspects it's because of bird flu. Read to know more.

Megalodon Shark Is the Deadliest Apex Predator That Ever Ruled the Oceans, Study Suggests

06.25.2022 01:43 AM

An examination of megalodon teeth reveals that the 20-foot-long shark is the ultimate apex predator that ever lived in the oceans. Read the article to learn more.

Deepest Known Shipwreck Discovered: WWII US Navy Destroyer Sinks 22,600 Feet Below the Philippine Sea

06.25.2022 01:08 AM

More than 4 miles beneath the surface of the Philippine Sea lies the world's deepest shipwreck. Continue reading to learn how the SS Destroyer Escort Samuel B. Roberts (DE-413) perished during the Battle of Samar.

Lipid Nanoparticles Effective in Stopping Growth, Spread of Tumors, Proven in Mouse Study

06.24.2022 11:10 AM

Researchers developed new nanoparticles that could stop the growth and spread of tumors. How can this help in cancer treatment? Read to find know more.

First Batch of Spix's Macaw to Be Released to the Wild This June After 22 Years of Disappearance Due to Near-Extinction

06.24.2022 09:00 AM

The government of Brazil and non-profit organizations plan to release the near-extinct Spix's macaw back to their homes. Read more about the project and how it helped the rare blue parrots emerge once more after 22 years of disappearance from the wild.

Secrets of Slow Aging and Longevity in Reptiles and Amphibians Discovered for the First Time

06.24.2022 08:00 AM

Experts uncovered the possible factors that make amphibians and reptiles live longer than any other animals. Read more about the reasons why these species obtain slow aging and longevity.

‘Muscular Suckers’ That Are Neither Squids Nor Vampires Revealed in New Analysis

06.24.2022 04:30 AM

A new analysis revealed well-preserved fossils of tiny cephalopod called Vampyronassa rhodanica that are neither vampires nor squids. Read to know more.

Thiomargarita Magnifica: Largest Bacterium Found in the Caribbean Is 5,000 Times Bigger Than Other Bacteria

06.24.2022 04:04 AM

Scientists recently found the largest bacterium as big as an eyelash and named it Thiomargarita magnifica in the Caribbean. Continue reading to know the full details.

16-Foot Hungry Shark Circles a Fishing Boat Before Stealing the Tuna Hanging From It Leaving 2 Fishermen Terrified

06.24.2022 01:34 AM

A monstrous shark was spotted circling a boat before jumping to steal the tuna hanging on it. Check out the full story in this article.

Jellyfish Sting and How Its Stinging Organelles Work

06.23.2022 11:40 AM

Experts discover the secretive mechanism that works behind the painful fires emitted by tentacles of jellyfish and its cnidarian cousins. Read more about the science behind these natural biophysical weapons and what it offers to the future of medicine and microscopy.

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