ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Remora: The Secret Life of a Suckerfish Hitchhiking on a Whale

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 10.29.2020 10:00 AM

Scientists have captured the first-ever continuous recording of a remora hitchhiking on a whale traveling off the coast of California.

One Million Penguins in Antarctica Were Surveyed via Autonomous Drones

10.29.2020 09:30 AM

A multi-drone system was applied to monitor Antarctica's penguin colonies with plans for other environmental uses.

Over 2,250 Endangered Species of Baby Sea Turtles Hatched in Mexico

10.29.2020 08:30 AM

A record number of olive ridley sea turtles hatched in Northern Mexico. The number is believed to have been a positive effect of reduced human activity in the area.

Robots Finally Confirm Why Fish Swim in Schools

10.29.2020 04:00 AM

While it has long been theorized that fishes swim in schools to conserve energy through neighbor-induced flows, as with flocks of birds, the use of robot fishes provides the first conclusive evidence.

Viruses and Bacteria Can Infect Corals and Trigger Bleaching

10.28.2020 23:00 PM

Corals can also be infected by viruses and bacteria, which are also associated with bleaching. Climate change is not the only factor causing mass deaths of coral.

Will Beaches Survive Rising Sea Levels?

10.28.2020 21:00 PM

Some studies argue that climate change is accelerating sea-level rise, resulting in the loss of coastal land.

Study of MMA Contests Show That Judges Prefer Vigor Over Skill

10.28.2020 20:40 PM

A new study suggests that judges tend to award victory to fighters who fight with more vigor rather than the skill they use to fight.

Vampire Bats 'Socially Distance' Themselves When They Feel Sick – Study

10.28.2020 18:00 PM

Bats in the control group encountered fewer "sick" bats and also practiced social distancing measures, say researchers.

Drum Experiment Reveals Clues On Cultural Evolution

10.28.2020 14:00 PM

A new study illustrates the influence of environmental constraints on the evolution of cultural practices - with drums.

Birds Adjust Their Migratory Patterns With Green Vegetation

10.28.2020 13:00 PM

A new study observes that most birds - not all - adjust their migratory patterns with green vegetation that changes with the seasons.

Ocean Garbage Turns Into Fashionable Sunglasses

10.28.2020 09:00 AM

The Ocean CleanUp turns the plastic they collect from the ocean into usable products like these Yves Behar-designed shades.

Fireflies Light Show Could Inspire Advances in Robot Communications

10.28.2020 08:00 AM

A new study recreated the flashes and trajectory of fireflies in 3D to see how these insects accomplished synchronous tasks to inspire robot communications and coordination.

Los Angeles Joins the Community Wildlife Habitat Progam to Restore Wildlife in the City

10.28.2020 06:00 AM

One of America's biggest cities has pledged to heal the urban area by a new wildlife habitat program. Adding greenery in the communities will preserve and enhance the habitats of over 4,000 local species.

Mountain Gorillas are Friendly to Neighbors as Long as They Stay Out of Core Territory

10.28.2020 05:30 AM

A new study found that mountain gorillas are friendly to neighbors and welcome long lost friends as long as they stay out of the core territory.

A Researcher Proposed a New Approach to Monitoring the Global Rise of Sea Levels

10.28.2020 04:00 AM

Researcher Shane Elipot, from the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami, has proposed a new technique in monitoring the global rise of sea levels.

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