ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Coral Reefs in More Polluted, High Traffic Water Handled Extreme Heats Better Than Untouched Environments

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.12.2021 00:50 AM

A new study from the University of British Columbia about the effects of climate change on coral reefs are opening sticky questions about conservation as it shows some contrast to previous studies.

Darwin's Finches' Biology Provide Insights to the Theory of Evolution with How They Evade a Parasitic Fly

08.11.2021 22:20 PM

Two studies investigating how Darwin's finches living in the Galapagos Islands deal with a parasitic avian vampire fly reveal new insights into the theory of evolution that can be used to maintain finch population and deal with parasites around the world.

Wildfire Smoke That Affects Droplet Formation in Clouds May Lead to Less Rain, Worsening Dry Condition in Western US

08.11.2021 22:03 PM

Research recently found small particles in wildfire smoke are impacting the way droplets are formed in clouds, possibly resulting in less rain and dry conditions that trigger the occurrence of fire.

World's Rarest Rabbit With Stripes Saved After Local Farmer Tried to Sell It on Facebook

08.11.2021 11:18 AM

After seeing it for sale on Facebook, Indonesian officials rescued a Sumatran striped rabbit, which is considered the world's rarest bunny.

Exploring the Twilight Zone: 'Undescribed' Red Jellyfish Species and Other Interesting Specimens Discovered in Atlantic Ocean

08.11.2021 10:02 AM

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently conducted a deep-sea dive, which included capturing a red disk-shaped jellyfish 2,300 feet beneath the Atlantic Ocean for the first time.

Daddy Long Legs Genetically Engineered to Get Shorter Legs! Here's How Experts Tinkered With These Harvestmen's Genetics

08.11.2021 08:11 AM

Genetically altering the spiders' lengthy gams might reveal the mysteries of how they grow them in the first place.

Morbillivirus Outbreak: Novel Measles-Like Disease Infects Dolphins, Whales Possibly Spreading in Hawaiian Waters

08.11.2021 07:54 AM

A recent study confirms the presence of a novel morbillivirus strain. The specified virus was responsible for the death of marine mammals around the globe.

Palmyra Atoll Reef Under Attack: Invasive Corallimorphs Replace Stony Corals, Causing Harmful Effect to Marine Life

08.11.2021 06:31 AM

The Palmyra Atoll reef is undergoing a drastic change from structures of stony corals to entire systems of corallimorphs, and researchers fear the process is irreversible.

Thumb-Size 'Olympic Bat' That Flew Record-Breaking 1,254 Miles Dies From Injuries Inflicted by a Cat

08.11.2021 00:14 AM

A tiny thumb-size bath that flew a record-breaking 1,254-mile flight was found injured and after a few days, it died, probably due to injuries, the BCT said.

Phytoplankton Biology: How the Powerhouse of Marine Ecosystem Impacts Nutrition Source and Climate Change

08.10.2021 08:56 AM

New research revisits the powerhouse of the marine ecosystem, phytoplankton, to understand more about how their biological growth affects fish population and climate change.

Irreversible Climate Change Now on 'Code Red,' UN Fears More Flood, Fire, and Drought Worldwide: Is There a Solution?

08.10.2021 08:33 AM

United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released the latest assessment, and it issued a code red due to the impending threat brought by our planet's changing climate.

Minor Volcanic Eruptions Underwater Can Create Havoc, Resulting to Ash Clouds, Landslides, and Major World Issues

08.10.2021 08:29 AM

Researchers from the University of Cambridge call for a shift of focus from supervolcanos to small volcanos because even minor volcanic eruptions could cause global chaos, damage underwater cables, and disrupt vital industries.

Amputation Surgery Awaits British Teenager Due to Poisonous Brown Spider; Here Are Life Saving Tips After a Spider Bite

08.10.2021 04:29 AM

While most spiders don’t bite humans, an extraordinary poisonous brown spider bit a British 19-year-old, causing two of his fingers to be amputated.

Extreme Weather Events Linked to Global Warming and Anomalies in Polar Vortex

08.10.2021 00:20 AM

A new study shows that record-breaking sweltering heat and freezing weather may have similar underlying mechanisms brought by global warming. The team looked into three events from past winters to identify forces that cause such extreme weather events.

Sweet White Flower's Secret Carnivore Stems Uncovered; Scientists Found It’s a Carnivorous Insect Killing Plant

08.10.2021 00:03 AM

This white flower species known as Triantha occidentalis is not as attractive as it’s commonly believed after scientists discovered that its sticky stem can trap insects and eventually kill them.

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