Greenspaces Near Schools and Homes: Research Shows the Role of Nature in Keeping Children Healthy

Medicine & Technology Oct 03, 2021

A massive review of data from almost 300 studies recently showed how nature is playing a vital role in children's health and well being.

Pesticide Is The Reason Bees Are Not Getting Adequate Sleep

Jan 24, 2021

Pesticides affect how bees, nature's hardworking insects, are unable to pollinate properly and effectively. As a result, they don't get the adequate sleep they need.

Carbon Sinks Can Help Stop Climate Change

Jan 04, 2021

The Earth has been equipped by nature with numerous giant "sponges," or carbon sinks, helping humans combat climate change.

Insects Can Be an Essential Teaching Tool for Children - Researchers

Nov 30, 2020

Researchers conducted a survey to study further and discover more about how public schools are using insects when teaching kids.

What Are Colloids and Why Are They Important?

Oct 28, 2020

Colloids are more common than most people think. It is found in nature, industrial processes, food, agriculture, and medicine.

5 Most Dangerous Plants in Existence

Aug 03, 2020

To remind us of the creatively scary ways nature instilled fear in humans, here are eight of the most dangerous plants in existence:

Zoo's Oldest Gorilla Euthanized Due to Health Decline

May 28, 2020

Amanda, Woodland Park Zoo's 50-Year-Old gorilla, was humanely euthanized because of serious health decline. Amanda was struggling to finish her meals and became less active. She was also well ahead of the life expectancy of gorillas in the natural range, which is around 30-35 years

10 Game-Changers in Various Fields of Science, According to Nature

Jan 02, 2020

As the decade comes to a close, Nature honors 10 people who made a big impact on the field of science and helped to expose issues relevant to society.

Biotechnology helps scientists develop full efficacy to a vine's anti-tumor activities.

Nov 11, 2019

The research team from the University of Ribeirao Preto and Federal University of Sao Carlo brought into focus the two species of Cat's Claw and harnessed its alkaloids to produce a more potent weapon against tumors.

Survival of the Fittest: Jellyfish can Survive Global Warming

Nov 08, 2019

The jellyfish was able to survive even the harshest conditions and amid climate change, this underwater floater remain unbothered.

New Study Shows the Extent of Global Illegal Wildlife Trade

Nov 08, 2019

Poaching has become a greater threat than previously thought. The study surveyed 30,000 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, and found out that the percentage of the illegally traded animals are 40-60% higher and will continue to rise unless stopped.

Darker Pigment in Bird Eggs Plays Important Role in Thermoregulation and Offspring's Survival

Nov 07, 2019

Birds in colder regions always lay darker eggs and it is because darker pigments tend to reflect sunlight less which is helpful in regulating heat.

Sharing is Caring: Vampire Bats Regurgitates their Blood Meals and Shares them with their Neighbors

Nov 06, 2019

Scientists recently observed that vampire bats would regurgitate their blood meals to share it with their neighbors, no strings attached.

Nature-Inspired Drones to Lend Support in Search and Rescue Operations

Oct 29, 2019

Researchers revamp store-bought tiny drones using a camera, a communication chip, and a swarm bug algorithm.

Making Natural Products in an Unnatural Way

Jun 12, 2019

The team have been able to create a synthetic metabolic pathway that will allow scientists to access these essential compounds in a controlled and efficient way