ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Palm-Sized Invasive Joro Spiders Are Much More Tolerant to City Life Than Thought, Could Have a Foothold Over US East Coast Cities, Scientists Warn

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 02.19.2024 22:19 PM

Initially endemic to Asia, invasive joro spiders have been spreading across the US, and new research shows that they could even thrive in urban areas. Read to learn more.

Oceanic Viruses: Potential Allies in Carbon Capture for Combating Climate Change

02.19.2024 07:04 AM

Newly discovered ocean viruses hold promise in combating climate change by improving carbon capture processes in the world's oceans. Continue reading to learn more.

Pesticide Linked to Infertility Found in 80% of Americans, EPA Allowed the Use of Toxic Chemical on Food Crops

02.19.2024 03:40 AM

Little-known chemical called chlormequat has been found in oat-based foods and in the urine of adult Americans. Find out more about it in this article.

4,000-Year-Old Snake-Shaped Artifact May Have Been Used for Ancient Ritual Purposes Unearthed in Taiwan

02.19.2024 02:00 AM

Archaeologists unearthed a snake artifact within the Guanyin District in western Taoyuan City. Continue reading to know the full story.

UC Riverside Scientists Discover New Nematode Species for Sustainable Pest Control

02.19.2024 00:19 AM

Researchers at UC Riverside have made a groundbreaking discovery in agricultural pest management. (Image by Adler Dillman via UC Riverside) Researchers at UC Riverside have made a groundbreaking discovery in agricultural pest management.

Roman Tombs in Bulgaria From 1,800 Years Ago Found by Farmer While Plowing Field; Grave Appears To Tell 'Sad Family Story' of Wealthy Landowners

02.18.2024 22:14 PM

A farmer in Bulgaria unexpectedly came across two Roman-era graves while he was plowing his field. Read to learn more.

AI and the Environment: Pioneering Solutions for Ecological Research

02.18.2024 21:25 PM

Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the environmental sector, offering new approaches to research and modeling ecosystems.

Baby Gorilla Born Through Rare Emergency C-Section in Texas Zoo

02.18.2024 00:50 AM

For the first tine in the zoo's 115-year history, a baby gorilla was born thorugh an emergency c-section. Read to learn more.

Killer Arachnids Found: New Pirate Spider Species Discovered on South Atlantic Island

02.18.2024 00:30 AM

The spiders were initially thought to belong to a different species, but scientists then discovered that had an entirely different species. Read to learn more.

Decapitated Porpoise Possibly Alive When Its Head Was Cut Off; Cetacean Killed Amid Various Environmental Threats

02.18.2024 00:20 AM

A couple walking their dog found the remains of a decapitated porpoise on a Welsh beach. Continue reading to learn the full story.

Male Fertility: Bull Genomics Shed Light on Genetic Factors Affecting Reproductive Health in Humans

02.17.2024 02:20 AM

Researchers have identified fertility-influencing genes in bulls' reproductive organs, suggesting potential applicability to humans due to shared genetic factors. Continue reading to learn more.

Largest Monkey Breeding Facility Proposed in Georgia; Locals Oppose the Plan To Keep 30,000 Macaques in Sprawling Complex

02.17.2024 00:08 AM

The proposal to build a ‘mini-city’ of monkeys for medical research in Georgia faces opposition from local residents. Find out more about it in this article.

Gibraltar Subduction Zone Extending Further Into the Atlantic Ocean Could Give Rise to a New Ring of Fire

02.16.2024 23:36 PM

A study reveals that the Atlantic Ocean may soon enter its declining phase due to the formation of a new subduction system. Read the article to find out more.

Fastest Marine Animals: What Are Best Swimming Species in the World?

02.16.2024 08:00 AM

Some marine animals cruise through the seas and oceans at incredible speeds. Read the article to find out more about them.

Big-Horned Goats Alpine Ibexes Are Becoming Nocturnal and It’s ‘A Big Problem’, Ecologist Says

02.16.2024 05:31 AM

Alpine ibexes are adjusting to the warming temperature by increasingly becoming nocturnal. Continue reading why this change is dangerous for these big-horned goats.

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