ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

North American Coyotes and Crab-Eating Foxes Are Moving to South America and We Should Be Alarmed

POLICY 12.26.2019 06:20 AM

Coyotes and foxes are both nocturnal species, meaning they are active during the night and usually hunt for smaller prey. However, as species not common in South America, their presence can be catastrophic to native species.

The TOXMAP Database Has Disappeared and Researchers Say That It's a Violation to EPCRA

12.26.2019 05:50 AM

Researchers and netizens are alarmed at the disappearance of the TOXMAP database. Some are saying that this is one of the plans of the Trump administration with its massive step back in implementing environmental policies.

Anopheles Mosquitoes Are More Resistant to Insecticides Thanks to Proteins Found in Their Legs

12.26.2019 05:40 AM

These malaria carriers are evolving to be resistant to insecticides. Scientists just found out how. With the recent changes in the climate, most species of plants and animals are evolving to adapt to their surroundings.

Balloon Releases Are Killing Wildlife

12.26.2019 05:30 AM

Balloon releases are dangerous as it is killing wildlife, here are the things that you can do instead.

Animal and Plants in the Ghetto: How Rare Species Organize Groups to Survive

12.24.2019 06:26 AM

According to the researchers, these organizations can be the reason behind the survival of rare species since it allows them to avoid the pressure of competing against abundant species.

Malnutrition and Obesity Are Now Inseparable, According to a New Report

12.24.2019 06:19 AM

The report has described that this is the first time that nutritionists were able to experience that these two serious nutrition issues are commonly found together.

Ancient Specks of Dust Hints At Possible Scenarios of How the Earth's Atmosphere Changed

12.24.2019 06:07 AM

The findings of this research can be vital in creating climate models that will help scientists understand the planet more especially now when Earth is facing climate change.

8 Top Tips for Making Your Home Eco-Friendly

12.23.2019 22:55 PM

Many of us are beginning to do what we can to become environmentally conscious and so starting within our homes is the best way to make an impact on our carbon footprint.

Surviving Blizzard 2019: What to do When you are Outside

12.23.2019 05:20 AM

Wearing the right clothes can help in surviving being stuck outside during a blizzard -- even when not inside a car. According to Dornford, there were reports of people suffering from frostbites because they are not wearing the right clothes.

How NASA Evolved When It Entered a Partnership With the Private Sector

12.21.2019 06:46 AM

NASA attributes the advances in space science with its partnership with the private sector but will it continue to uphold scientific discovery over business ventures?

Effects of Climate Change On Birth Rates: Increasing Cardiovascular Stress, Study Finds

12.21.2019 06:46 AM

High carbon emissions could affect the timing of birth, study says. According to a study published in December in Nature Climate Change, extreme heat can affect the timing of childbirth.

It's Getting Hot in Here!: 5 Ways to Help Lessen Our Carbon Footprint in 2020

12.21.2019 01:06 AM

As the global temperature continues to rise, the final hope of our planet is up to us, Without a doubt, the effects of climate change are already here.

A 5,700 Year Old Chewing Gum Helped Scientists Reconstruct Entire Genome of a Woman

12.20.2019 07:50 AM

Because of a chewing gum that was used 5,700 years ago, scientists were able to identify the entire genome of an ancient woman.

Heartwarming Shows About Animals That You Can Binge-Watch This Holiday Season from BBC

12.20.2019 07:23 AM

Feast your eyes (and your mind) on these wildlife shows offered by BBC this holiday season. Here are the schedules for each day.

Are Spider Bites Really Dangerous Or Is It Time We Change Our View of the Poor Arachnid?

12.20.2019 06:50 AM

Identifying these spiders is easy and knowing them could save a person from suffering the fate of being bitten.

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