ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Good News: Brazil's Amazon Rainforest Recorded Reduction in Deforestation on July

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.08.2020 08:51 AM

After a tough first half, the Brazilian Amazon has finally recorded a reduction in its deforestation rate in July. However, experts claim that it is still early to celebrate.

Worst Climate Scenario RCP 8.5 Appears to be the Most Realistic

08.07.2020 11:00 AM

A team of climate scientists has reported that mankind is headed down the worst-case scenario, despite the progress made against our emissions curve.

Algae Flip-Flops Meet Commercial Standards and Cut Plastic Waste

08.07.2020 07:40 AM

One of the most popular footwear items, the flip-flop, also accounts for a significant part of plastic waste found in landfills and bodies of water - and biodegradable material for these slippers might be the answer.

6,600-Year-Old Grave Sites Revealed Social and Economic Inequality Happened Even in Prehistoric Times

08.07.2020 06:40 AM

Archaeologists found evidence of the wealth gap happening even during prehistoric Europe in the 6,600-year-old grave sites.

Toxicants in Whales and Dolphins Traced Back to Fossil Fuels & Single-Use Plastics

08.07.2020 06:20 AM

For the first time, researchers trace high concentrations of numerous toxicants in stranded whales and dolphins found in the coasts of Florida and North Carolina. Chemicals from fossil fuels and single-use plastics make their way into the marine environment and can be found in the fish and shrimp that dolphins and humans eat alike.

15 Families of Beavers Given Legal 'Right to Remain' on the River Otter in East Devon

08.07.2020 06:00 AM

For the first time, beaver families are given the legal right to remain in the River otter after a five-year study by the Devon Wildlife study confirmed that they will not pose any harm to the environment.

Herbivores, Not Predators, Are at Most Risk of Extinction

08.06.2020 10:40 AM

Herbivores are apparently facing the greatest risk of extinction, a new study suggests. Herbivores, animals whose diets revolve around plants, are supposedly facing the highest risk of extinction, a new study suggests.

Citizen Scientists Help Detect Earthquakes and Tremors

08.06.2020 07:20 AM

Researchers from Northwestern University have tapped citizen scientists, some 2,000 of them, for a crowd-based analysis of seismic recordings - an activity previously limited to specialized computers or trained professionals.

West Nile Cases to Increase in L.A. Coastal Area Due to Climate Change

08.06.2020 06:40 AM

With temperatures getting significantly warmer each year due to global warming, mosquitoes carrying deadly viruses are thriving in areas like Los Angeles, California. The same pattern is happening on a global scale.

Cave Lions and Modern-Day Lions Are Separate Species

08.06.2020 06:20 AM

The genetic analysis of modern-day lions, extinct cave lions, and well-preserved, cave lion cubs reveal the relationship of their species. Scientists finally answer the debate of whether or not they come from the same ancient species.

Archaeologists Unearthed 8,000 Year-Old Fluted Point Stone Tool Technology on the Arabian Peninsula

08.06.2020 06:00 AM

Archaeologists found fluted-point stone technology in Yemen, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates similar to those found used by Native Americans 13,000 years ago.

Scientists Unveil the Complex and 'Highly Unusual' Genetics of Tuataras

08.05.2020 22:44 PM

Tuataras are some of the oldest living species that have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. Researchers from New Zealand and Australia were surprised to discover just how complex the tuatara genome is and its rightful place in the tree of life.

11 New Emperor Penguin Colonies Discovered from Space

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.

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