ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Pink Algae Alert: Health Warning Issued for Meads Quarry Lake in Tennessee

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 03.23.2024 03:41 AM

A health warning has been issued for Meads Quarry Lake in Tennessee due to toxic pink algae discovered by university students. Continue reading to learn more details.

Double Trouble: Two-Headed Snake Tiger-Lily Undergoes Surgery for Ovarian Condition

03.23.2024 00:03 AM

Tiger-Lily, a two-headed snake, is returning to health swiftly after a successful surgery to remove abnormal ovaries after sneezing blood. Read the article for more details.

Virgin Birth: 5 Animals That Reproduce Through Parthenogenesis

03.22.2024 22:22 PM

Majority of animals reproduce by breeding, but there are some species which can have offspring without mating. Continue reading the article to know these animals.

Kyawthuite: The Rarest Mineral on Earth With Only One Crystal Known To Exist

03.22.2024 21:16 PM

Kyawthuite is the only mineral on Earth known from only one sample. Read the article to know more about the world’s rarest mineral.

New Species of Ghost Shark With Glow in the Dark Eyes, Feather-Like Fins Found in the Andaman Sea [Study]

03.22.2024 11:04 AM

There is now a total of 54 species of ghost shark after a new one was discovered. Continue reading to learn more.

Sperm Whale Uses Disgusting ‘Defensive Defecation’ to Survive From Hungry Orcas

03.22.2024 10:05 AM

Sperm whales defecate when they are threatened. Continue reading to know how they use this to keep the orcas away.

Breaking Down the Plastic Problem: Plant-Based Polymers Offer Hope in Microplastic Battle

03.22.2024 05:15 AM

New research demonstrates the importance of finding alternatives to traditional plastics, with plant-based polymers shown to biodegrade in under seven months. Read the article for more details.

What Is Virga Rain? What Makes Precipitation Vanish Before Reaching the Ground?

03.22.2024 05:00 AM

In meteorology, there is a form of precipitation, called virga, which falls from clouds but either sublimates or evaporates before reaching the ground. Find out how it happens in this article.

What Is Acid Rain? How Does It Affect Humans and the Environment?

03.22.2024 02:09 AM

When acidity levels in precipitation exceed normal levels, acid rain could result. Read to learn more.

Longest Known Hibernation Period: Which Animals Go to Sleep for Most of the Winter?

03.22.2024 02:00 AM

With less food and low temperatures, wild animals cope by slowing down or hibernating in winter. Find out the species with the longest hibernation period in this article.

Carnian Pluvial Event: How Did Rain Fall Continuously on Earth for Two Million Years?

03.22.2024 01:00 AM

About 232 million years ago, a dramatic turn in Earth’s climate history took place which involved a marked rise in rainfall. Check this article to learn more.

Oldest Place on Earth: Pilbara Region of Western Australia Is Home to Fossilized Evidence of Earliest Lifeforms

03.21.2024 09:40 AM

In the western part of Australia, Pilbara houses some of the oldest rocks and geological formations on Earth. Read the article to learn more about this region.

247-Million-Year-Old Fossil in Germany Belongs to Trachelosaurus Fischeri, Identified As World’s Oldest Long-Necked Sea Dinosaur

03.21.2024 09:00 AM

An international team of paleontologists reexamined the fossil of Trachelosaurus fischeri and identified it as the world’s earliest known long-necked marine reptile. Learn more about it in this article.

Killer Whales in Monterey Bay Practice Violent Hunting Techniques Like Ganging Up Prey [Study]

03.21.2024 04:20 AM

Killer whales use headbutting, tail slapping and ganging up to hunt their prey. Continue reading to learn more.

World's Largest Dolphin Disappeared Due To Changing Climate; Fossils Found in Amazon Show It Had Poor Eyesight

03.21.2024 03:42 AM

World's Largest Dolphin Disappeared Due To Changing Climate; Fossils Found in Amazon Show It Had Poor Eyesight

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