ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

How Many Species Are There on Earth? Experts Say Counting All Species Will Never End

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.15.2021 01:24 AM

Experts suggest that counting all of the species that inhabited Earth will not conclude any time soon. The recent study implies that identifying all of the millions of species will be impossible due to our planet's richness.

Oversized Goldfish Wrecks Havoc Over Minnesota Lake, People Warned of Possible Ecosystem Destruction

07.14.2021 08:12 AM

Minnesota authorities are warning local citizens about the effects of throwing their pet goldfish on the lakes and ponds.

1,600-Year-Old Sheep Mummy Reveals Husbandry Practices in Ancient Iran

07.14.2021 06:18 AM

An international collaboration of archaeologists and geneticists examined the remains of a 1,600-year-old sheep mummy from Chehrābād in Zanjian Province, revealing important details about ancient Iran as well as the effect of natural mummification processes.

Froghoppers Can Generate Extremely Negative Pressures, Making Them the Animal World's Super-Suckers

07.14.2021 05:37 AM

A new study showed that froghoppers are piercing plants using their mouthparts to feed exclusively on xylem sap, a fluid made mostly of water that moves through the internal plumbing of plants.

Rare 'Glass Octopus' Spotted in Deep Waters of the Central Pacific Ocean

07.14.2021 03:30 AM

The elusive glass octopus was spotted by an underwater robot as it glides in the waters in the remote Central Pacific Ocean. Only its eyes, optic nerve, and digestive tract can be seen.

Massive Elsa Hits Lesser Antilles, First Atlantic Hurricane of 2021 Came Earlier Than Expected

07.14.2021 01:25 AM

Hurricane Elsa's early hit at the Lesser Antilles is suspected to be a harbinger of an active Atlantic hurricane season.

Farm Robots: Ecological Future or Impending Disaster?

07.13.2021 23:09 PM

An agriculture scientist explains how farm robots could dictate our planet's agricultural future. The expert also warns us about the implications of irresponsible acts and avoidance of discussion regarding the extremities of farm robots.

NASA, Purdue Team Fly Miles Above Earth up to 70,000 Feet, to Study Data on North American Monsoon Season

07.13.2021 21:52 PM

NASA recently flew higher than other platforms at heights of almost 70,000 feet, double that of most commercial flights, to investigate atmospheric and planetary science, among other applications.

Indigenous Peoples Defend the Peruvian Amazon With Modern Technology

07.13.2021 07:40 AM

A new experiment shows the effectiveness of equipping the indigenous peoples guarding the Peruvian Amazon with smartphones and satellite data - which led to a significant drop in illegal deforestation incidents in the area.

Genetic Markers That Control Sunflower Oil Traits Discovered in New Study

07.13.2021 07:09 AM

A study between Russian and American researchers revealed how specific genetic markers can help predict the composition of sunflower oil.

Can Dogs Communicate Effectively to Humans? Compared to Other Domesticated Animals, Canines Cooperate the Best

07.13.2021 06:50 AM

Research suggests that despite dog puppies being restricted human access, they have the innate desire to please and follow commands from humans compared to their wolf counterparts.

Experts Analyzed Genomes of Early Caucasian Human Without Using Skeletal Remains

07.13.2021 06:29 AM

The cave of Satsurblia gave a rare opportunity for anthropology experts to have a glimpse of the early Caucasian human from the ice age.

Dino-Killer Space Rock Left Fossilized Megaripples of Mile-High Giant Tsumami

07.13.2021 05:57 AM

A news geophysical research suggests that megaripples from the space-rock dino-killer were from big tidal waves that crashed to prehistoric North America.

Humans' Defenseless Nature: Still, Why Don't Wild Animals Attack Us More?

07.13.2021 02:59 AM

Humans are basically defenseless without their weapons. So why do wild animals do not attack them often? Scientists explain how the healthy fear of animals to humans helps them coexist.

Ancient Ostrich Eggshell Shows Proof Homo Sapiens Experienced Climate Change 250,000 Years Ago

07.13.2021 00:01 AM

While most people believe that climate change is extremely recent, a study now indicates that this, in fact, dates back 250,000-350,000 years back.

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