ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Why Is the Dead Sea So Salty? Exploring the Mineral Concentrations in Landlocked Salt Lake

CHEMISTRY 04.17.2024 08:02 AM

The water in the Dead Sea has an extremely salty nature due to its geographical features that allow ions to accumulate without being diluted. Read the article to learn more.

Indestructible Tardigrades Survive Radiation by Ramping Up Production of DNA Repair Genes

04.17.2024 07:15 AM

Tardigrades withstand ionizing radiation that would create other creatures by increasing the synthesis of DNA repair genes. Continue reading to learn more.

Is Antarctica a Desert? Exploring the Geographical Feature Category of the World’s Driest Continent

04.16.2024 07:20 AM

Despite being covered in ice, Antarctica receives very little precipitation, making it the largest desert in the world. Read the article to learn more.

Glow-in-the-Dark Dragonfish, Flying Spaghetti Monster and More Found in Underwater Expedition in Chile

04.16.2024 06:00 AM

Dozens of bizarre underwater creatures were discovered on the Easter Island seafloor in Chile. Continue reading to learn more.

New York City To Use Birth Control as Humane Option in Reducing Rat Population

04.16.2024 02:46 AM

The rat problem in New York City is so out of control that a lawmaker proposes giving birth control to millions of rodents. Find out more about it in this article.

Forever Chemicals' Hotspots: New Study Reveals Areas in US, Other Countries Where PFAS Concentrations Go Beyond Safe Levels

04.16.2024 00:00 AM

In certain areas, PFAS levels were found to be concentrations that exceed safe levels. Read to learn more.

How Does Animal Instinct Work? Exploring Learned Behaviors of Different Species

04.15.2024 06:30 AM

Scientists explore how animals gain the ability to learn either naturally or instinctively. Read the article to learn more about it.

Fossil Record of Dinosaurs and Mammals Challenges Bergmann’s Rule, Debunks Role of Latitude as Predictor of Body Size Diversity

04.15.2024 05:10 AM

A new study on dinosaur and mammal evolution challenges the long standing scientific principle called Bergmann’s rule. Find out more about it in this article.

700 Emperor Penguin Chicks Jump From 50-Foot Ice Cliff in Antarctica; Here's Why They Do This

04.15.2024 04:55 AM

Hundreds of Emperor Penguin chicks marched into a 50-foot ice cliff and began jumping to take their first swim. Continue reading to learn the details and watch the video.

NASA Image Reveals Snowpack in Sierra Nevada Mountains Having Atypical Year of Snowfall

04.15.2024 00:24 AM

An image taken by NASA's Terra satellite reveals the snowpack level of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Read to learn more.

Marble Statue Head of Ancient Greco-Roman Deity Uncovered in Philippi; Figure Likely Depicts Apollo

04.15.2024 00:18 AM

Archaeologists were able to find a marble statue head that could have been that of Apollo. Read to learn more.

Iconic Flamingos in Africa Are in Danger Due to Rising Lake Levels, Study Finds

04.14.2024 00:20 AM

The main food source of Africa's iconic flamingos is being threatened due to rising lake levels and may force these birds to move to unprotected areas. Read to learn more.

Weirdest Species Nomenclature: Top 6 Animals With Unusual Scientific Names

04.13.2024 00:49 AM

While scientific names are carefully selected by considering the distinct characteristics of a species, there are organisms which end up having strange nomenclature. Read the article to learn more.

Global Store of Soil Inorganic Carbon Challenges Long-Held View Regarding Its Impact on Environmental Health

04.12.2024 09:45 AM

A recent study has identified the size, distribution, and vulnerability of the global soil inorganic carbon. Learn more about it in this article.

New Technology Effectively Reduces Whale, Ship Collisions That Lead to Cetaceans' Deaths

04.12.2024 09:04 AM

Whale Safe technology has helped decrease the ship-whale collisions that lead to multiple deaths among cetaceans. Continue reading to learn more.

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