ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

11 New Emperor Penguin Colonies Discovered from Space

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.05.2020 08:10 AM

Scientists revealed 11 new emperor penguin colonies using the European Commission's Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite mission. In total, the world has now 61 confirmed penguin colonies around Antarctica.

The Evolution of Angel Sharks Explain Their Risk of Extinction

08.04.2020 23:20 PM

Angel sharks are unique for resembling stingrays closer than other shark species. Analyzing their evolution since the time of the dinosaurs gives insight on their survival as a threatened species today.

Ice Sheets Created Mars Valleys, Not Rivers

08.04.2020 10:00 AM

A new study published Monday, August 3, on Nature Geoscience suggests that it was ice sheets that carved Mars valleys and not rivers.

WATCH: Beetle Survives Death Even After Being Eaten by a Frog

08.04.2020 08:20 AM

A beetle has found its way to survive inside its predator's body through the "back door." Amazingly, it survived even after being eaten by the frog. It appears to be in good health after escaping.

5 Most Dangerous Plants in Existence

08.03.2020 12:20 PM

To remind us of the creatively scary ways nature instilled fear in humans, here are eight of the most dangerous plants in existence:

Kosher Diet: Israeli Firm Wants to Use Locusts As Alternative Protein Source; Is It Safe to Eat?

08.03.2020 09:30 AM

Locusts are one of the legendary 10 plagues of Egypt mentioned in the bible. Now, one Israeli firm wants to puts it in the menu in the Holy land and beyond as a new source of protein. But is eating locusts a kosher? The answer is not so simple after all.

Scientists Want To Conserve Parasites, Here's Why and How

08.03.2020 07:20 AM

Parasites may have problems with public relations, but like other living organisms they also play a big role in the ecosystem. An international team of parasite ecologists wants to conserve parasites and lays out its plan on how to do it.

It's Moth Season: How to Win the Battle Against Them

08.02.2020 22:41 PM

Moths lay their eggs in the dark corners of the wardrobe and when they hatch it will start to destroy the clothes inside it. Here are some facts about them and how you can win the battle against them.

5 Strange Sounds No One Can Still Explain

08.02.2020 21:02 PM

Some of history's mysterious sounds have been solved, as the case with the infamous "Bloop" of the 90s, now known to be caused by Antarctic ice cracking and falling into the ocean, picked up a distance away. Here are four of the strange sounds picked up and no one can still explain.

An Unknown 15-Foot Creature Washed up on Merseyside, UK Beach

08.02.2020 07:00 AM

Locals are left puzzled as a 15-foot creature from the ocean washed up on Merseyside beach in Liverpool UK.

Scientists Trace Lineage of the COVID Virus in Bats

07.31.2020 06:00 AM

The virus that has caused the global coronavirus pandemic might have been brewing in bats for the past 40 to 70 years, a new study suggests.

Love Shellfish? New Study Suggests Oysters Might Contain Bacteria, Plastics and Baby Formula

07.30.2020 22:17 PM

Scientists examine contaminants of oysters in Myanmar and found that coastal urbanization and lack of sewage treatment increase contamination in seafood that can pose serious health risks to humans.

A New Study Finds Dangerous Levels of Mercury From Amazon Fish

07.30.2020 08:20 AM

A new study reveals that almost a third of the fishes in Amapa, Brazil contains dangerous levels of Mercury (Hg), leaving them dangerous for human consumption.

New Guidelines Can Help Farmers Deal With Climate Change

07.30.2020 06:40 AM

A collaborative report identifies indicators that can help farmers in the agriculture sector under five major categories, such as temperature patterns and the welfare of livestock. Teaching farmers and land managers the effects of climate change can help with major decision-making.

Archaeologists Finally Discover the Origins of Stonehenge

07.29.2020 21:32 PM

Archaeologists directly match Stonehenge to a site 16 miles away. Discovering the origins of the gigantic sarsens solve centuries of mysteries and contradicting theories, while raising more questions.

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