ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

40-Year Study Features Adaptability of Brittlebush to Warmer Environments

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.28.2020 07:20 AM

Long term observation has found that one native plant from the Mojave Desert, the brittlebush, has exhibited remarkable adaptation capabilities despite rising temperatures.

Atmosphere in Antarctica Is Cooling Ten Times Faster Due to Carbon Emissions

07.28.2020 06:40 AM

Scientists discovered that greenhouse gases do not have the same effect on the lower atmosphere as they are cooling the mesosphere while radiating the excess energy into the space.

Tunisia Revives Ancient Way of Obtaining Natural Purple Dye From Sea Snail

07.27.2020 11:00 AM

After years of study, scientists have finally revived an ancient method of extracting natural purple dye from sea snails.

Cross-Border Science Team to Preserve Lake Titicaca Giant Frogs

07.27.2020 10:00 AM

Bolivia's Museum of Natural History has announced that a cross-border team of scientific institutions will be working towards the study and preservation of the Lake Titicaca giant frog.

[WATCH] Animal Instinct Reveals the Importance of Physical Distancing During a Viral Outbreak

07.27.2020 08:40 AM

Social connections are an essential part of humanity and animals alike. Lobsters, mandrills, and ants alter their behavior when faced with a viral outbreak.

Uber and Lyft Agree to Switch to Electric Cars

07.27.2020 08:20 AM

The transportation sector causes the highest percentage of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. California's Clean Miles Standard program opts for zero-emission vehicles for the sake of the environment.

Chernobyl Fungi Can Be Natural Radiation Shields for the ISS

07.27.2020 07:20 AM

Some species of fungi found inside the Chernobyl nuclear power plant have been found to thrive in the radioactive environment, paving the way for a natural radiation shield for humans on the ISS and beyond.

Why Consider Basement Waterproofing Solutions?

07.25.2020 15:11 PM

Living in a home with a basement gives you the benefits of a larger, more practical home with plenty of extra space. You can use your basement for all sorts of different purposes depending on your needs, but in order to do this, you need to ensure it is properly looked after. Some people let their basement fall into a state of serious disrepair and neglect, and this can result in all sorts of issues at your property as well as making the space unusable.

Pregnant Male Seahorse Might Be More the Same With Human Pregnancy Than Previously Thought

07.25.2020 08:20 AM

Remarkable male seahorse can hold more than 1,000 embryos inside their 'brood pouch' for up to a month before delivering them in a series of spasms much like how humans give birth.

Alaska Is Experiencing Its Rainiest 5 Years Which Could Mean Bad News for Its Permafrost

07.25.2020 07:20 AM

Alaska is experiencing its rainiest five years, which could be bad news for the state's permafrost, according to a new study. It also explores the effect of global warming in the Arctic region.

3 Lessons We Can Learn From Dolphins

07.24.2020 10:43 AM

Bottlenose dolphins are one of the most intelligent animals. In a behavioral study, the friends they choose while they're young are kept until adulthood. From their behavior, there are basic lessons about building relationships and preparing for the future.

1.3 Billion Tons of Plastic Will Be in the Land, Air, and Sea by 2040 If People Don't Change Ways

07.24.2020 06:40 AM

Waste pickers, or workers that collect plastic waste, have a significant impact on reducing plastic pollution. Twenty years from now, the 'business as usual' scenario will result in over a billion tons of plastic in the air, land, and sea if human behavior will not change.

Act Now and Protect the Ecosystem to Prevent Future Outbreak of Viruses, Study Says

07.24.2020 06:00 AM

A recent analysis says that the cost preventing a pandemic in the next decade will just be about 2 percent of the economic damage by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists urged everyone to save the ecosystem and act now to prevent new viral outbreaks.

Stanford Researchers Devise Method to Predict Black Swan Events

07.23.2020 21:40 PM

Researchers from Stanford University have developed a method for forecasting black swan events. Black swans are rare and unprecedented events with enormous consequences.

Fishermen and Divers Found a Mysterious 425-ft Deep "Blue Hole" off Florida's Coast, What Could It Be?

07.23.2020 10:40 AM

Scientists flock to Florida's Gulf Coast to take a glimpse of the blue oceanic mysterious hole that is 425-feet-deep and hosts diverse biological communities full of marine life.

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