ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

NASA Goddard Scientists Map Out Global Losses of Mangrove Habitats

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.19.2020 02:19 AM

Mangroves play an essential role in protecting coastlines, absorbing carbon emissions, and a home for marine animals. However, human activities such as agriculture and aquaculture are causing the rapid decline of mangrove habitats.

Chocolate Snow Falls Down on Swiss Town After Factory Malfunction

It's Snowing Chocolate in a Swiss Town After Factory Malfunction

08.19.2020 00:38 AM

It's a dream come true for all chocolate lovers what happened in Switzerland as it snows chocolate dust after the ventilation system of Lindt factory malfunctioned.

New Thermal Diode Could Revolutionize Temperature Management

08.18.2020 20:50 PM

A novel thermal management technology originally used in aircraft has been adapted for use in other areas.

Two New Fungus Species Named After the Coronavirus Pandemic

08.18.2020 08:49 AM

From a racehorse named Wearamask to people named "Covid" and "Corona," the scientific community has come up with its own nod to the global coronavirus pandemic - naming two new species of fungi after the disease.

31 New Marine Species Discovered in the Galapagos Archipelago

08.18.2020 06:20 AM

An international team of marine scientists discovers 31 new invertebrate species in the deep waters of the Galapagos Islands. The discovery is a reminder of how much of the oceans are still left unexplored.

Microplastics Are Found in Internal Organs

Autopsies Show Microplastics Are in Internal Organs

08.18.2020 04:50 AM

Researchers discover microplastics in the organs of cadaver donors, revealing that everyone inevitably ingests plastic pollution. The team from Arizona State University hope to create 'an atlas of human pollution' to show how much of the organs are exposed to microplastic particles.

Powerful Hurricane Irma Slams Into Florida

New Research Allows Early Detection of Megastorms

08.18.2020 03:56 AM

A new scientific study could help detect megastorms—very large and complex storm systems that remain unpredictable—and help communities around the world better protect themselves.

North American Forest Contribution to Global Seasonal Carbon Flux Increases, Study

Forest Contribution to Seasonal Carbon Flux Depends on Location, Study Says

08.18.2020 01:29 AM

The trees are the Earth's biggest allies in countering the carbon emissions that humans pump unto the Earth's atmosphere as the burning of fossil fuels continues. It could cause a big problem if forests, such as the Siberian forest, would absorb lesser carbon as it means climate will continue to worsen.

Preserved Ice Age Puppy Apparently Ate a Woolly Rhino Before It Died

08.17.2020 22:55 PM

The discovery of 14,000-year-old puppy became extra special when its stomach contents had the remains of a wolly rhino. Scientists still don't know how both creatures died.

Silk and Polymer Compounds Lead to New Biomedical Implants

08.17.2020 09:43 AM

Silk, despite its fine fibers, is known as fairly durable material. Combining the natural substance with synthetic components, new composite material can be used for biomedical implants.

Sephora Partners With Several Companies for Transparency & Clean Labels

08.17.2020 09:27 AM

Sephora sets a new industry standard with its recent chemical policy for transparency and clean labels through strong partnerships. Ulta Beauty follows their footsteps by announcing a new sustainability program as well.

Beyond the Ice - Hallett Cove Virtual Tour

Explore Hallett Cove in Australia, Thanks to Virtual Reality

08.17.2020 07:29 AM

As a part of National Science Week, Australia now lets people experience the Hallett Cove Conservation Park during the Ice Age - thanks to virtual reality (VR) technology.

Bunkering Activity in Algoa Bay Are a Major Threat to African Penguin Populations

08.17.2020 07:17 AM

Bunker activity such as cargo ships refueling remain a major threat to the remaining African penguin population in South Africa. Disturbances such as minor oil spills may be the end of the penguin population which all other species are dependent on.

Magnificent Red Jellyfish Sprite Photographed During A Storm in Mount Locke

08.17.2020 02:26 AM

Stephen Hummel, a dark-skies specialist at the McDonald Observatory, photographed the magnificent red jellyfish sprite in the sky during a storm in Mount Locke. Thir rare phenomenon happens one-tenth of a second, so taking a photo of it could be tricky.

Melting Permafrost Could Mean the Return of Ancient Diseases

Melting Permafrost Could Mean Return of Ancient Diseases

08.17.2020 01:33 AM

Climate change causing the Arctic permafrost to melt could mean the resurgence of ancient diseases that were formerly frozen. Warmer global temperatures are also allowing disease-carrying mosquitoes to travel north from tropical countries.