ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Plant Time Bombs: Invasive Species Can Remain Dormant for Extended Period and Pose Hidden Ecological Threat

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 03.14.2024 09:12 AM

Invasive ribwort can lie dormant for extended periods before causing significant ecological damage. Learn more about it in this article.

Living Fossils Offer Fundamental Demonstration of Evolutionary Process [Study]

03.14.2024 08:54 AM

A new study about pointy-nosed fish showed the first solid evidence of how biological mechanisms can explain the status of "living fossils." Continue reading to learn more.

18th Century Shell Collection From Captain Cook’s Final Voyage Recovered 40 Years After It Went Missing

03.14.2024 07:20 AM

A shell collection from Captain Cook's final voyage with 200 specimens was recovered four decades after it was thought to be missing. Continue reading to learn more.

Fading Winter Wonderland: Climate Change Threatens to Strip 13% of Ski Resorts of Snow Cover by Century's End

03.14.2024 00:04 AM

An interactive map highlights ski resorts facing potential snow loss by 2100 due to climate change, raising concerns over financial viability. Continue reading for more details.

Top Half of Ramesses II Pharaoh Statue Found by Archaeologists, Unraveling a Long-Standing Mystery

03.13.2024 23:20 PM

Researchers were able to find the upper part of a statue of pharaoh Ramesses II. Read to learn more.

Dolphin Drowns, Dies After Getting Tangled in Beach Shark Net, Sparking Calls To Phase Out Nets [Watch]

03.13.2024 22:08 PM

The dead and tangled dolphin was spotted in Thirroul Beach in New South Wales, where several shark nets are installed during summer. Read to learn more.

Why Are Tarantulas Hairy? Exploring the Body Covering of Nocturnal Arachnid Predator

03.13.2024 09:51 AM

Tarantulas use their hairy body covering for various purposes, such as smelling and tasting. Read the article to know more about these arachnids.

Earliest Evidence of Human Piercing Unearthed in a Grave in Turkey

03.13.2024 04:00 AM

The first evidence of body piercing was uncovered in a Neolithic settlement in Turkey. Continue reading to learn more.

Soil Microbes Surviving 60-Year-Old Fire Reveal Negative Impact of Human Activities to the Environment

03.13.2024 03:32 AM

Dormant soil microbes surviving a 60-year-old fire showed survival tactics to endure harsh conditions. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Living Magic Carpet? New Technicolor Deep-Sea Worm Species Identified 50 Kilometers Off Costa Rica Pacific Coast

03.12.2024 23:12 PM

The new deep-sea worm species was discovered in deep methane seeps off Costa Rica. Read to learn more.

Klerksdorp Spheres: Unveiling the Mystery of Out-of-Place Metal Balls in South Africa

03.12.2024 08:06 AM

For decades, tiny, rounded objects found in pyrophyllite deposits around Ottosdal, South Africa have caught the curiosity of researchers. Read the article to learn more.

Hammerhead Embryo’s First Detailed Look Released; Learn Why This Rare Image Is Special

03.12.2024 02:40 AM

Researchers got a detailed image of a very rare hammerhead shark's embryo. Continue reading to know why the photo is significant.

Massive Helium Deposit Found in Minnesota Could Be the Biggest in North America; Can It Boost the Dwindling Global Supply?

03.12.2024 02:20 AM

Researchers have unearthed a large gas reservoir in Minnesota with extremely high concentrations of helium. Check this article to learn more.

Highway Dig Uncovers Possible Prehistoric Settlement, Roman-Era Artifacts, Potential Early Medieval Structure

03.12.2024 00:03 AM

A highway dig on A66 road ahead of road enhancements allowed archaeologists to uncover different findings. Read to learn more.

Gold Ring With Depiction of Christ Found Among 30,000 Artifacts

03.11.2024 22:47 PM

Archaeologists were able to identify two spectacular findings, a gold ring and an alsengen, among 30,000 uncovered artifacts. Read to learn more.