ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Carleton Scientist's Work on Whales Helps Documentary Land an Emmy Award

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 09.24.2021 01:15 AM

Shane Gero was one of the marine biologists whose work and insights helped shape the documentary "Secrets of the Whales," which recently won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.

Fossilized Footprints From 21,000 Years Ago Fuels New Speculation When Humans Arrived in the Americas

09.24.2021 00:35 AM

Scientists have found a set of fossilized human footprints in White Sands National Park that dates back between 21,000 to 23,000 years ago when massive ice sheets are believed to have blocked migration into North and South America.

Elephants Benefit from Older Siblings, Especially Sisters, According to New Study

09.24.2021 00:14 AM

A study of semi-captive Asian elephants in Myanmar revealed that young elephants benefit from having older siblings, even more so if they are older sisters.

5 Years After Central America's Largest Eruption, Ancient Mayans Returned and Built Pyramid from Volcanic Ashes and Rocks

09.23.2021 05:54 AM

A recent discovery shows that Mayan people rebuilt their settlements from volcanic ashes and rocks within 5 years after Central America's largest eruption, Tierra Blanca Joven.

China's Climate Pledge: President Xi Pledges to Stop Overseas Coal Financing to Limit Heat-Trapping Emissions

09.23.2021 05:29 AM

President Xi Jinping of China announced during the United Nations General Assembly that the country will stop financing the construction of coal-fired power plants abroad to limit the worldwide expansion of coal that produces heat-trapping emissions.

Babies are Pooping Microplastics: Study Reveals Infants' Dirty Diapers Contain Plastics 10 Times More Than Adults

09.23.2021 03:55 AM

A pilot study showed that infants are pooping microplastics that are 10 times more than the amount detected in the stools of adults. Scientists are investigating indoor dust as one of the possible routes of microplastics.

Ant Chemicals Used to Combat Plant Diseases; New Study Shows How They Can Substitute Pesticides

09.23.2021 00:51 AM

A new Danish study shows that ants excrete chemical compounds that effectively inhibit plant pathogens, even where current pesticides are giving up.

Macroplastic Pollution: Research Reveals It’s Clogging River Systems for Longer Periods Than Previously Believed

09.22.2021 23:26 PM

New research recently showed that plastic pollution is clogging river systems for substantially longer compared to previously thought.

UW Unearthed Four Dinosaur Fossils in Montana Including Theropods, Triceratops, and a Potential Rear Ostrich-Mimic Anzu

09.22.2021 22:10 PM

A new collaborative paleontological dig in Montana's Hell Creaak Formation unearthed four dinosaur fossils from distinct dinosaur species.

Novel Way of Generating Renewable Biofuel Additives Could Use Radiation Derived From Nuclear Waste

09.22.2021 21:46 PM

Engineers from Lancaster University propose a new way of producing renewable biofuel additives using radiation derived from nuclear waste to achieve zero carbon emission targets.

[Exclusive Interview] Author Marianne Larned, Advocate Mitzi Jonelle Tan Share Journey Towards Climate Justice

09.22.2021 10:29 AM

Science Times interviewed book author Marianne Larned who penned "Stone Soup for a Sustainable World: Life-Changing Stories of Young Heroes" and a young Filipina, Mitzi Jonelle Tan about her advocacy for climate justice.

Volcanic Eruption in Spanish Island La Palma Explained: Causes, Damage, Dangers to Expect

09.22.2021 08:54 AM

The small Spanish Island in the Atlantic Called called La Palma is struggling for days due to a volcanic eruption that led to the evacuation of thousands of people. Authorities warn of more dangers to come due to the ongoing explosions.

Barry the Owl's Death in New York Potentially Caused by Rat Poison That Affected Flight Ability

09.22.2021 06:22 AM

New York City's Barred owl Barry was possibly influenced with rat poison before its collision with the Central Park's maintenance truck.

McDonald’s Will Be Phasing Out Plastic Toys Soon; Happy Meal Going Green?

09.22.2021 04:37 AM

McDonald's is taking efforts to guarantee that its popular Happy Meal toys are manufactured in a way that is safe for both children and the environment.

Life Beneath the Ice: Short Film Showcases a Magical Portal Full of Antarctic Jellies

09.22.2021 00:39 AM

The short film "Life Beneath the Ice" shows in exceptional detail of dozen species of gelatinous animals underneath the Antarctic ice, wherein two species of jellyfish and three comb jelly were yet to be known in science.

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