ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

How Modern Whales Swim is Linked to the Skeleton of Extinct Dolphin

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.10.2020 08:49 AM

Paleontologists link a gigantic killer dolphin species, the Ankylorhiza, to modern whales. The parallel evolution of the two species began over 50 million years ago.

Milking Algae Can Produce Eco-Friendly Biofuel

07.10.2020 07:54 AM

Scientists analyze which algae can be mechanically milked to create biofuel in the replacement of harmful fossil fuels.

New Species of “Walking” Sharks Found in Australia

07.10.2020 07:51 AM

Scientists have discovered four new species of "walking" sharks. Watch how the adorable creatures "walk" on the seabed instead of swim.

Stop the Coal, Clean Energy Is Vital for Post-COVID Recovery: UN Chief

07.10.2020 04:27 AM

The United Nations Secretary-General calls for the use of clean energy, particularly as the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. He urges nations to stop using coal and cutting funds for providing for the operation of coal plants.

33% of Lemur Species Are on the Brink of Extinction, Deforestation and Hunting Are to Blame

07.10.2020 01:38 AM

More species are leaning towards extinction, according to the new update released by the IUCN Red List. Among these species include 33 species of lemurs, the North Atlantic Right Whale, the European Hamster, and the Caterpillar Fungus.

Phytoplankton Are Causing a 'Significant Regime Shift' in the Arctic Ocean

07.10.2020 00:56 AM

Global warming is causing the Arctic Ocean to host phytoplankton blooms, the rapid growth of microalgae. This imbalance is causing a 'significant regime shift,' experts say.

Is Vatican Hiding the Truth of the Existence of the Giant Humans?

07.09.2020 23:57 PM

The strangeness and speed of conspiracy theories these days have included the topic of the giant skulls found in Rome. According to these theories, the Vatican is suppressing the truth about them by destroying all evidence confirming the existence of the giant humans.

Rare Baby Elephant Twins Spotted in Sri Lankan National Park

07.09.2020 08:44 AM

A pair of baby elephants were spotted feeding on the same mother in the Minneriya sanctuary about 200 kilometers northeast of Colombo.

'Bystander Effect' Also Applies to Other Animals: A Phenomenon Not Exclusive To Humans

07.08.2020 23:34 PM

According to new research, rats are less likely to help a trapped companion in the presence of other rats that are not helping. This means that the 'bystander effect' exhibited by humans is also present in rats.

[Graphic Video] A Mountain of Dead Foxes Was Captured From a Fur Farm in Asia

07.08.2020 08:16 AM

The fur trade has been exposed to be cruel and horrifying. Recent graphic footage revealed a mountain of dead bodies - foxes that have been tossed into piles after being beaten and stripped of its fur.

Stopping Asian Giant Murder Hornets, Scientists Race Against Time in Washington and British Columbia

07.08.2020 03:56 AM

Asian giant hornets pose little threat to humans but they are chiefly menace to the livelihoods of beekeepers in East Asia which provoke concerns that it could also happen in the US. Scientists are now racing against time to stop it from further spreading using a program they devised.

Nishinoshima Volcanic Island's Multiple Eruptions Adds 500 Feet of Land In Under a Month

07.08.2020 02:24 AM

A volcanic island about 600 miles south of Tokyo, Japan is experiencing a 'vigorous growth spurt.' Scientists have been observing the multiple eruptions of the volcano since May that have added to its landmass.

Researchers Offer Solutions to Tackle Climate Change, Land Degradation and Food Security

07.08.2020 01:23 AM

Global sustainability problems need more complex solutions than planting more trees. While avoiding significant trade-offs, experts analyze more promising, simultaneous solutions for climate change, land degradation, and food security.

India: Street Vendors Lose 'Right to Shade' Under Trees

07.07.2020 00:11 AM

A recent study points out the importance of urban trees to street vendors. The research focuses on Indian vendors and how much they rely on trees not only for shade but also for their emotional and spiritual well-being.

'Tiny Bug Slayers': Ancestors of Dinosaurs and Pterosaurus May Have Been Smaller Than Your Smartphone

07.06.2020 22:18 PM

A newly described species of dinosaurs found in Madagascar that lived around 237 million years ago suggests that dinosaurs and pterosaurus originated from extremely small ancestors measuring just 10 centimeters (4 inches) tall.

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