ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Humans Created More Than Half of the Hudson River Tidal Marshes Unintentionally

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 12.21.2020 11:00 AM

A lot of unintentional tidal marshes, the same report said, were effective. They shield the shoreline and offer one of the richest ecosystems when it comes to "direct ecological and human benefits."

Rising Temperatures Affect Herbicides in Killing Superweeds

12.21.2020 10:00 AM

Experts believe that the rising temperature makes the superweeds grow stronger, making it harder for even widely used herbicides to kill them.

8 Remarkable Things About Spiders

12.21.2020 05:00 AM

Even though all spiders are known to have venom, only a few are said to be dangerous to humans. For many people, the mere thought of spiders invokes pictures of tarantulas, wolf spiders, and other terrifying creatures.

Mysterious Skin Disease on Dolphins Linked to Climate Change

12.19.2020 20:00 PM

Scientists have linked the mysterious skin disease found on bottlenose dolphins to climate change as its marine habitat's salinity has turned into freshwater.

Long-Term Impacts of Yelling at a Dog

12.19.2020 18:00 PM

A study finds that 'aversive training' like positive punishment, as well as negative reinforcement, could result in long-term impacts on the mental state of the dog.

Study Reveals a Surprising Similarity Between Bonobos and Humans

12.19.2020 10:00 AM

Bonobos are found to be special among non-human primates. Previous studies propose these apes are developing human-like social interactions, not to mention deep bonds.

5 Ways to Reduce Your Christmas Tree’s Carbon Footprint

12.19.2020 06:00 AM

As you prepare to put on a new tree, you might want to consider one with a low carbon footprint. We're only a few days away from Christmas. While families already have their homes adorned with Christmas decors, they may still opt to have theirs decorated during the Christmas week.

Curator Reveals How Some Australian Mammals are Glowing Under UV Light

12.18.2020 20:00 PM

Previous studies reported the world discovered that platypus, perhaps, the rarest mammal, "glows greenish-blue under UV light."

Upcycling Instead of Recycling: Turning Plastic Bags Into Adhesives

12.18.2020 13:00 PM

According to the Henry Rapoport Chair in Organic Chemistry at UC Berkeley, the vision for this conversion is that one would "take a plastic bag that's of no value."

Contagious Yawning, Also Seen in Orangutans

12.18.2020 11:00 AM

Yawning could be contagious in humans and other social animals. For the first time, researchers have found that even solitary animals display contagious yawning, too.

10 Best Inventions From 2020

12.18.2020 06:00 AM

Time magazine has compiled 100 top inventions of 2020. These inventions include new technologies for healthcare, education, food, etc.

Kangaroos Use Unique Gaze to ‘Talk’ to Humans

12.17.2020 17:00 PM

A study found that kangaroos could "talk to humans" using a unique gaze. Totally undomesticated animals such as kangaroos can deliberately communicate with human beings, reversing the script on the notion of deliberate association from animals to humans, just transpiring with occurring in animals such as horses, goats, or dogs.

Scientists Found the World's Oldest Python Fossil That Lived 48 Million Years Ago

12.17.2020 13:00 PM

Scientists have discovered the oldest python fossil in the world that lived over 48 million years ago in what is now known as Germany.

On TED Talks, Female Style of Speaking More Popular

12.17.2020 12:00 PM

According to a new study, talking like a woman at online TED Talks leads to more views, highlighting the female language style as an "underappreciated but highly effective tool for social influence."

Researchers Answer Why Australia is Such A Volcanic Hotspot, Despite Not Being on the Ring of Fire

12.17.2020 10:30 AM

Australia's continent sits far south of the Equator, far from the famous Pacific Ring of Fire. However, it has an unusual number of volcanoes and eruptions, and scientists might have just uncovered why.

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