ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Alien Ecosystem of Crystal Clear Lagoons Found Deep Within Inhospitable Desert in Argentina Offers Insights of First Life on Earth

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 12.14.2023 10:12 AM

Scientists have found an ecosystem of lagoons and salt plains in Argentina which could provide a window to prehistoric life on Earth and Mars. Read the article to find out more.

Underwater Volcano on Tectonic Plate off Japan’s Coast May Be Responsible for Magnitude 7 Earthquakes in Past 40 Years

12.14.2023 09:30 AM

A seamount riding on a sinking tectonic plate could be the cause of the magnitude 7 Earthquakes in the past four decades. Continue reading to learn more.

New 6 Species of ‘Ghost Spiders’ Found in a Power Plant in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay [Study]

12.14.2023 07:50 AM

Six new species of spiders, all considered to be "ghost spiders," have been discovered. Continue reading to learn more.

Singapore Bids Farewell to Its First Locally Born Giant Panda; Two-Year-Old Cub to Join Breeding Program in China

12.14.2023 05:16 AM

Singaporeans bid farewell to a two-year-old panda cub as authorities prepared to send him to China. Learn more about it in this article.

Hanukkah's Historical Clue: 16 Ancient Ceramic Tiles Unearthed in Jerusalem's City of David National Park

12.13.2023 22:12 PM

Jerusalem archaeologists find 2,200-year-old ceramic tiles, linking directly to Hanukkah history, during an excavation in at City of David National Park. Read the article to learn more details.

Genetic Analysis on Shaman-Infant Double Burial From 9,000 Years Ago Shows That Woman May Have Been the Baby's 4th Great Grandmother

12.13.2023 22:05 PM

The two individuals in the double burial apparently did not have a mother-son relationship. Read to learn more.

Oldest Known Disease-Causing Fungus From 400 Million Years Ago Found in Frozen Fossilized Plant in Museum Collection

12.13.2023 21:00 PM

The newfound fungus serves as the earliest recorded evidence of a fungal parasite that makes plants sick. Read to learn more.

Naga Fireballs Explained: Understanding Thailand’s Mysterious Blobs Rising From the Mekong River

12.13.2023 10:00 AM

Every year, a natural phenomenon is observed in the Mekong River in Thailand where glowing blobs called Naga fireballs are allegedly shot. Learn more about this event in this article.

Competitive Exclusion Principle: What Is Gause’s Law and Why Is It Significant?

12.13.2023 09:00 AM

Russian biologist Georgy Gause proposed the competitive exclusion principle, suggesting that two species can't thrive in the same niche together.

52-Foot Fin Whale Washes Ashore in San Diego Likely Dies From Shark Attack

12.13.2023 08:30 AM

A massive female fin whale washed ashore in San Diego and experts found rake marks on it. Continue reading to know the full story.

Extremely Rare Green Honeycreeper Spotted in Colombia Shows Half Female, Half Male Plumage

12.13.2023 07:35 AM

Bird watchers in Colombia have captured a wild green honeycreeper with sexually dimorphic feathers. Learn more about it in this article.

Prehistoric Monument Stonehenge at Risk of Being Delisted From UNESCO World Heritage Due to Road Tunnel Project

12.13.2023 05:47 AM

Campaigners are fighting against the government's plan to pursue the road tunnel project near the prehistoric monument that could delist it from the UNESCO World Heritage sites. Continue reading to learn more.

Animals With Mutualism: These Creatures Have a Symbiotic Relationship That Benefits Each Other

12.13.2023 03:12 AM

Some animal species share a mutually beneficial relationship with each other. Read to learn more. There are certain animals that work together in a symbiotic relationship that mutually benefits them.

Vertical Farming: Pros and Cons

12.13.2023 03:00 AM

Due to factors like soil degradation and climate change, traditional farming methods are increasingly coming into question, and projections that the global population will reach 10 billion in the near future have led to a call for innovative solutions in agriculture. Thankfully, human ingenuity is addressing these agricultural challenges, with the latest breakthrough innovation being vertical farming.

"Global leaders should listen to health workers facing climate change," says The Geneva Learning Foundation

12.13.2023 01:38 AM

From exacerbating disease epidemics to reshaping mental health aspects and disrupting health infrastructure, the impacts of climate change are multifaceted. Given this context, the resilience of health systems, especially in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), faces unprecedented challenges as climate change casts an ominous shadow over global health. Frontline health workers stand at the heart of this landscape. The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF), a Swiss non-profit dedicated to pioneering change strategies, has made it its mission to empower these unsung heroes by amplifying their voices.

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