ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Microplastics in Seafood, Should We Be Worried?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 01.06.2021 07:30 AM

Study shows seafood ingesting millions of microplastics that can be consumed by humans. Seafood is a standard part of everyone's meals. But with the plastic crisis at large, is seafood safe for human consumption.

Japan’s Snow Monkeys’ Onsen Practice Reduces Stress

01.06.2021 04:00 AM

The onsen practice of snow monkeys is not exclusively about warming their bodies or bobbing for apples. They appear to appreciate onsen for its properties that reduce stress.

New Study Explains How Plants “See” Blue Light

01.05.2021 18:30 PM

Plants have been known to perceive and respond to light in a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum. Now, a new study specifically notes how plants react to blue light.

Data Shows More than 600 Manatee Died in Florida Waters

01.05.2021 17:00 PM

Preliminary data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently revealed over 600 manatees died in Florida waters in 2020.

Scientists Develop Rust-Disease Resistant Wheat

01.05.2021 13:31 PM

Scientists are currently developing wheat capable of resisting a new variant of rust disease, which threatens large losses to Australia's six-billion-dollar annual grain crop.

503 New Species Identified By Scientists in 2020

01.05.2021 13:28 PM

London's Natural History Museum was able to identify 503 new species in 2020. Despite the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Natural History Museum team in London were able to identify a total of 503 new species in 2020.

Whales Finally Returning to Polar Regions 40 Years After Commercial Whaling Ended

01.05.2021 12:15 PM

Experts report that more than 1.3 million whales in Antarctic waters alone have been killed in just 70 years.

New Study of Eurasian Eagle Owl Diet Reveals Threatened Giant Bush-Crickets

01.05.2021 12:12 PM

Scientists examining the diet of the Eurasian Eagle Owl in Bulgaria earned a fresh insight on the often overlooked and rare bush-crickets, better understanding the distribution and possibly conservation of this insect species.

Researchers Create a New Technique in Reconstructing Past Volcanic Activities

01.05.2021 07:30 AM

A team of scientists has created a new method for reconstructing the size of volcanic eruptions that have occurred long ago in the past, revolutionizing the study of previous eruptions and estimating hazards of future volcanic activities.

Montana Lake Drained Due to Invasive Clams

01.05.2021 07:00 AM

The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks was forced to drain Lake Elmo to kill invasive clams species, which could clog irrigation and water systems.

With Help from the Public: Tennessee Researchers Collect Data on Over 200 Bird Species

01.04.2021 17:30 PM

In a fantastic instance of citizen science, public onlookers helped scientists collect data on over 200 bird species at the Seven Islands State Birding Park in Kodak, Tennessee.

The Indonesian "Jurassic Park" Project: Inciting Fear and Concerns from Locals

01.04.2021 12:30 PM

The Indonesian Jurassic Park project has struck fear to locals and environmentalist that believe the lizards should be left untouched.

Carbon Sinks Can Help Stop Climate Change

01.04.2021 12:00 PM

The Earth has been equipped by nature with numerous giant "sponges," or carbon sinks, helping humans combat climate change.

Water in Britain: A Carefully Balanced Science

01.04.2021 09:29 AM

Water, the most important thing for human beings. It facilitates all the chemical reactions in the body, as well as those outside the body - the chemical reactions that drive scientific development and have been responsible for humankind's dominance on planet earth. It is essential, but supplying everybody in the United Kingdom with enough water to live and work is a difficult task. It involves balancing environmental protection with utility and practicality. Over the past millennia, mastering Britain's water sources has become a carefully balanced science.

3 Wild Instances of Evolution Replicating Itself

01.04.2021 09:00 AM

Here's a list of its favorite evolution instances that make a similar creature or a similar physical trait two times.

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