ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Bee Facts That’ll Surprise You

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 05.20.2019 10:51 AM

Bees are very small creatures who live fascinating lives, but more importantly, they play a huge role in the environment that no other fuzzy flying insect could do.

Ammonite in Amber: Among the Rarest Fossil Finds

05.18.2019 09:33 AM

Scientists found a fossil of an ammonite trapped in amber during their search in northern Myanmar. (Photo : Tingting Yu, Richard Kellya, Lin Mua, Andrew Rosse, Jim Kennedyf, Pierre Brolyh, Fangyuan Xiai, Haichun Zhanga, Bo Wanga, and David Dilcher) Geological and paleogeographic maps of Burmese amber.

Scientists Get to the Bottom of Flavoreless Store-Bought Tomatoes

05.18.2019 09:25 AM

scientists have reported that the tomato flavor in store-bought tomatoes have decreased and they are looking into the matter.

Earth's Atmospheric CO2 Levels at 415ppm, Same as 5.3 Million Years Ago

05.17.2019 16:21 PM

The first time that a daily level has topped 415 ppm was recorded on Saturday with the exact reading of 415.26 ppm.

Former NASA Scientist Predicts Impending Ice Age to Happen 40,000 Years From Now

05.17.2019 09:43 AM

According to a former NASA scientist, another Ice Age should be expected to happen in about 40,000 to 60,000 years in the future.

Climatologists Discover Root Causes of Extreme Heat in South Korea and Southern-Central Japan

05.17.2019 09:03 AM

Scientists discover reasons why there are simultaneous extreme heat occurrences in two regions Recent decades have been witness to the increase in the global frequency of extreme heat because of global climate change.

New Addition Cuts Down Solar Panel Prices While Increasing Efficiency

05.17.2019 08:38 AM

Researchers discovered that by adding a new element the panels would yield even more power. (Photo : ecosolarceo) home with solar panel installation One way to cope with the growing demand in energy supply is by harvesting solar energy.

Living in Tiny Homes is Good For The Planet, Study Says

05.16.2019 20:30 PM

Downsizing to a tiny house can help you adopt to an environmentally friendly lifestyle There is a sudden increase in interest in living in tiny houses, these are livable units that usually measure under 400 square feet.

Researchers Disentangle Crucial Determinants of Global Land Use Projections

05.16.2019 11:53 AM

Among the many land use change drivers, our future land footprint will mainly depend on the interplay between population growth, agricultural efficiency, land use regulation, and consumption changes

A Glimpse of Hope: The "Super Corals" of Hawaii

05.16.2019 08:48 AM

Scientists discover how some corals can provide hope to the oceans Corals are considered not only as one of the most important creatures in oceans for they do not only add beauty to it but they also provide homes for different marine animals especially fish.

Scientists Discover Why Cultivated Tomatoes Have Lost It's Taste

05.15.2019 17:39 PM

Have you ever wondered why tomatoes that you but from the fresh market and that of the grocery oddly tastes different?

Could Climate Change Have an Impact on Human Fertility

05.15.2019 17:25 PM

Scientists are now studying the impacts of climate change on different sectors from agriculture, to economy, to human fertility.

Pineberries: The Long Lost Sibling of the Strawberry Returns Thanks to Selective Breeding

05.15.2019 10:48 AM

Strawberries became the most common berry, while pineberries virtually vanished from the fruit world.

Airpods Great For Everyday Commuting But Potential to Cause Environmental Disaster

05.14.2019 22:42 PM

An article says that airpods may be likened to that of a social tragedy, but does it also mean it leads to a huge environmental disaster?

Ancient Sea Creatures Found in Amber

05.14.2019 22:07 PM

Scientists discover ancient sea creatures in amber Amber is a natural gemstone that is known to contain creatures from million years ago. Typical creatures found on it are plants and insects given that it is created by plant resins.

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