ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Turtles Can Live From the Victorian Era up to Present; Reason Behind the Longevity of Turtles Explained

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.16.2021 09:50 AM

A new report enumerated different factors and key biological secrets that enable turtles to live for many years.

Park for Stargazing: International Dark-Sky Association Declares Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park as World's First Dark Sky Park

08.16.2021 07:50 AM

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park has met all the requirements set by the International Dark-Sky Association to become a dark sky-friendly location to view stars. It is now certified as the world's first International Dark Sky Park.

Scorching Climate Crisis: NOAA Reports July 2021 as Hottest Month in 142 Years

08.16.2021 07:10 AM

In its 142 years of keeping temperature records, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has officially reported July 2021 as the hottest month ever recorded.

Famine Prevention: Infection-Causing Enzyme in Plants as Potential Pathogen Treatment Against Plant Diseases

08.16.2021 05:50 AM

Keeping plants protected is an effective way to avoid famine. So, scientists from the University of York discovered the process of disabling the unusual enzyme that causes the infection of plants into an effective treatment against plant diseases.

Volcanoes Simultaneously Erupting in Alaska; Report Says 3 Unusual Natural Volcanic Occurrences Have Been Recorded Since 7 Years Ago

08.16.2021 05:30 AM

Simultaneous eruptions of three volcanoes in the Alaskan chain of Aleutian island have recently been reported. Two others are also reported to be echoing with unrest.

Saving Coastline Fortresses: Probiotics Boost Coral Health; Bacteria Prevent Mortality From Heat Stress

08.16.2021 03:40 AM

As coral reefs worldwide suffer from bleaching and mortality due to heat stress, a new study found that probiotics could give corals better health and prevent them from dying.

Global Warming Causes the Planet To Warm Even More; MIT Researchers Show Extreme Climate Change in Ancient History of Earth

08.16.2021 01:20 AM

MIR researchers showed in their research how global warming may have caused the Earth to warm even more. In their study, the scientists showed extreme climate change over the last 66 million years.

Rapid Evolution Like Flying Insects Losing Wings May Have Been Caused by Deforestation

08.15.2021 02:30 AM

A new study showed that seemingly, human-caused deforestation may have led to the rapid insect evolution. It has deprived insects in particular, of their ability to fly.

Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Jolts Haiti; Here's Why This Caribbean Country Is Prone to Disasters

08.14.2021 22:30 PM

More than 300 people died after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southwest Haiti. More than 300 people died and hundreds more have gone missing in Haiti, which was struck by a 7.

Bottlenose Dolphins Burn Fat Slower as They Age; Possible Key To Understand Human Metabolism

08.13.2021 22:23 PM

Humans have a slower metabolism as they get older. Now, a new study reveals that bottlenose dolphins also burn calories at a slower rate as they age despite doing the same physical activities and not eating too much.

Schneider’s Marmoset Found in Brazilian Amazon: Will This Discovery Help With Conservation Initiative as Population of the Said Species Decreases?

08.13.2021 09:36 AM

Scientists discovered a new marmoset species known as Mico schneideri or Schneider’s marmoset that may help with conservation initiatives of advocates.

Elusive Shape-Shifting Scaleless Fish Made a Rare Appearance in the California Coast After 100 Years

08.13.2021 08:00 AM

A crew of scientists operating a remote submersible captured a rare occurrence of the elusive shape-shifting fish known as the whalefish in Monterey Bay, California, at around 6,600 feet deep.

Two New Species of Sauropod Dinosaurs As Large as Modern-Day Blue Whale Recently Unearthed in China

08.13.2021 02:10 AM

Two new species of dinosaurs that belong to the sauropod family were unearthed in China. The names of the new species are derived from 'titan,' as the creatures come in a massive size comparable with the modern-day blue whale.

Mammoth Tusk Reveals How Extremely Mobile This Ice Age Animal Was; Study Shows Distance It Travelled, Equivalent to Circling the Earth 2X

08.12.2021 22:00 PM

A new study showed how mammoths traveled in their lifetime. This was revealed in the tusk recently discovered in Alaska.

Plant-Animal Mutualism: Coevolution of Fruit Bats and Pepper Plants Linked to Biological Scent Sensory Ability

08.12.2021 11:20 AM

A recent study proves the coevolution history of short-tailed fruit bats and pepper plants through the sensory ability of bats.

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