ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Native Oysters Make Comeback at Belfast a Hundred Years After Disappearing Thanks To Efforts Aimed At Boosting Marine Life, Water Quality

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 12.18.2023 02:21 AM

While oysters used to be abundant in the region in the past, their population saw a great decline during the early 1900s. Read to learn more.

First Prehistoric Pictorial Cave Art Found in Madagascar Offers Clues Regarding Ancient Connections Between Borneo, Egypt

12.17.2023 23:09 PM

The novel cave art discoveries shed light on the African and Asian influences on the Malagasy culture. Read to learn more.

Earth's Most Alien-Looking Place? Socotra Houses Exotic Alien Species, Nearly Extinct Trees

12.17.2023 21:51 PM

Socotra, the most alien-looking place on Earth, was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. Read to learn more.

Long-Dormant Volcanoes Can Actually Be Quick, Powerful to Erupt, New Study Emphasizes

12.17.2023 01:55 AM

The study looked into the volcanic activity cycle of the dormant Ciomadul volcano in Europe. Read to learn more.

African Elephant Death Mystery: Scientists May Have Discovered the Reason Behind Their Growing Mortality

12.17.2023 01:07 AM

A study has discovered that mass African elephant deaths in Zimbabwe last 2020 may have been due to a bacterial infection. Read to learn more.

Medieval 'Curse Tablet' Unearthed in German Latrine; Scientists Offer Explanation for the Inscriptions on the Inconspicuous Metal

12.16.2023 02:45 AM

Medieval 'curse tablet' invoking Satan found in a latrine's bottom in Germany, discovered in a 15th-century lead piece at a latrine's bottom. Continue reading to learn more.

72-Million-Year-Old Mosasaur Unearthed in Japan; Ancient Predator as Large as Great White Shark Terrorized Pacific Seas

12.15.2023 22:33 PM

Researchers unearthed the fossilized remains of a "blue dragon" which lived 72 million years ago. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Dog Suicide Bridge: Why Do So Many Pets Jump to Their Death From a Scottish Gorge?

12.15.2023 10:00 AM

A bridge in Scotland is famous for being the site of where dogs jump to their deaths with no possible explanation. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Thor's Well Oregon: Mysterious Giant Sink Hole Draining the Pacific Ocean Explained

12.15.2023 09:00 AM

Thor's Well Oregon is a large sinkhole off the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Continue reading to learn more about it.

Fungal Plant Pathogen Discovered in Fossil Collection Identified As the World’s Oldest Disease-Causing Species

12.15.2023 06:36 AM

A new fungus from the Devonian Rhynie Chert is the oldest disease-causing species found to date. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Artificial Intelligence As Tool for Animal Spotting: How Does AI Recognize Individuals From Different Species of Whales?

12.15.2023 04:46 AM

Artificial intelligence uses adapted human facial recognition in identifying the features of whales. Read the article to find out more.

California Redwoods Revive After Wildfire Destruction Through Ancient Carbon Reserves, Revealing Remarkable Tree Survival Mechanism

12.15.2023 02:45 AM

After the 202 wildfire, ew buds of California redwoods are starting to grow from its charred remains. Check out how its 2,000-year-old carbon reserves have helped them survive.

Beluga Whale From Connecticut Aquarium Dies Weeks After Being Spotted Swimming Abnormally

12.15.2023 02:40 AM

Another Beluga whale from the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut died this week. Continue reading to know the full story.

Ancient Death Management Process Revealed: Huge Stone Tombs in Spain Show Evidence of Defleshing, Dismembering Corpses Perimortem

12.14.2023 21:35 PM

The skeletal remains were observed to exhibit signs of defleshing and dismembering. Read to learn more.

Why Are Rainbows Arched? Physics Reveals the Spectrum Is Circular

12.14.2023 12:01 PM

A rainbow is always formed in circles, and its shape is due to the way light from the Sun is refracted. Learn more about it in this article.

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