ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

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

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 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.

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

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.

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