ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Central Section of the San Andreas Fault Could Cause Bigger Earthquakes, Adding Fears to the Imminent Big One

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 03.17.2022 03:13 AM

Find out how the relatively calm central section of the San Andreas Fault threatens to produce stronger earthquakes and heightens fears of the Big One.

Powerful 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Fukushima, Japan 11 Years After Nuclear Reactor Meltdown

03.16.2022 22:30 PM

The latest earthquake near Fukushima has been described as "one of the longest" and "scariest" shakes in Japan's history. Continue reading to find out why.

Earliest Well Preserved Spiked Armor Dinosaur Remains Discovered in China; New Thyreophora Specie Had Unique Skull, Lived 192 Million Years Ago

03.16.2022 22:20 PM

Check out this new dinosaur species with spiked armor that was found in China. The well-preserved species is believed to have lived during the Early Jurassic period.

Grasshoppers Play Important Roles in Grasslands, Other Ecosystems; Study Also Reveals Similarities Between Their Mouth and Mammal Teeth

03.16.2022 12:00 PM

A new study showed that not all grasshoppers are eating grass as some species are carnivorous. Learn about the similarity of their mouth to mammal teeth.

Two Giant Bubbles Found in the Earth’s Mantle; Impact on Geological Events Like Eruptions, Earthquakes Investigated

03.16.2022 10:00 AM

The 2 giant bubbles that exist in the mantle of the earth are currently being investigated by researchers. Discover their Impact on geological occurrences.

Ill No More: Kandaka, 4 Other Lions Now Thrive in Al-Bageir Reserve

03.16.2022 06:50 AM

Five lions including Kandaka, the lioness that was once ill and emaciated in a zoo in the Sudan capital are now in a reserve. Learn about their condition here.

Massive Crocodile Jumps, Snatches Unsuspecting Flying Bat in Daintree River: How High Can These Reptiles Jump? [Watch]

03.16.2022 01:58 AM

A saltwater crocodile was filmed launching itself to snatch a flying bat. Check out how high can these reptiles leap when they aim for their prey.

New Saber-Tooth Species With Specialized Teeth For Tearing Off Flesh Discovered, Will Shed Light on the Evolution of Carnivorous Mammals

03.15.2022 22:42 PM

Paleontologists discovered a new saber-tooth species with huge upper teeth specialized for slicing flesh. Read this article to learn more.

Two Mysterious Voids Hiding Inside the Great Pyramid of Giza; Powerful Cosmic Ray Scan Reveals

03.15.2022 12:16 PM

A powerful cosmic ray scan reveals two voids hiding inside the Great Pyramid of Giza. Find out more about the biggest pyramid in ancient Egypt.

Endurance Shipwreck: How Shackleton's Vessel Was Rediscovered Underneath Antarctica's Ice Sheets

03.15.2022 11:40 AM

Shackleton's adventure across the Antarctic ice sheet was met with an unfortunate incident. Read on to know more about how experts found the Endurance ship through modern-day technology.

Satellite Images Reveal Arctic Sea Ice Lost 16% of Thickness in Three Years Due to Greenhouse Gas Emissions

03.15.2022 06:03 AM

NASA's satellite images showed a frightening reality. Read more to understand how climate change may result in an ice-free summer in the Arctic Ocean.

Murder Hornet's Deadly Pheromone Found Effective as Bait for Themselves

03.15.2022 04:19 AM

The Asian giant hornet, or the 'murder hornets,' had been invading crops and bee colonies of North America. Read on to know more about a potential solution that could eliminate them.

Bobcat Vs. Burmese Python in First-Ever Documented Face-Off: Watch Who Between The Two Won the Fight

03.15.2022 02:14 AM

A trail camera captured the first-ever photos of a bobcat eating invasive python eggs in the Florida Everglades. Read the article to know the details.

Octopuses Are Making Human Trash Their Homes, Watch Baby Octopus Taking Shelter in a Beer Can

03.14.2022 23:57 PM

A systematic review of 261 underwater images reveals that octopuses are increasingly interacting with litter on the ocean floor. Check out some of the octopuses living in human trash.

Over a Million US Street Trees Gone in 30 Years Due to Invasive Insects

03.14.2022 13:02 PM

In over 30 years US street trees are forecasted to be killed by invasive insects. Find out what will the economic and ecological impacts be from such losses.

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