ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Long-Lost 'Pontus' Tectonic Plate From 160 Million Years Ago Identified; Mega-Plate Could Have Been as Big as One-Fourth of the Pacific Ocean

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 10.09.2023 23:32 PM

The Pontus tectonic plate traces back 160 million years ago, while it may have disappeared around 20 million years ago. Read to learn more.

Newly Identified 'Margarita' Snail Has Odd Bright Yellow Hue That Could Help Shoo Predators Away, Was Named After Popular Cocktail

10.09.2023 23:13 PM

The Margarita snail was discovered in an area heavily visited, yet scientists could still find something new. Read to learn more.

Dwarf Sperm Whale Population, Lifespan, Reproduction; How Do They Differ From Pygmy Whales

10.09.2023 10:00 AM

Dwarf sperm whales are smaller than pygmy sperm whales. Continue reading to learn more about dwarf sperm whales.

Massive Undersea Water Reservoir Discovered Deep in the Earth’s Crust, Might Be Responsible for Slow-Motion Earthquakes

10.09.2023 06:30 AM

Scientists investigate the presence of buried water in an underground reservoir and relate this to the occurrence of slow-motion earthquakes in New Zealand. Find out more about it in this article.

Hundreds of Songbirds Found Dead at Chicago's Lakeside Exhibition Center After Smashing on Its Glass Windows; What Caused This Horrifying Carnage Every Year?

10.09.2023 06:18 AM

Around 1,000 migrating songbirds fatally collide with windows at a Chicago exhibition center, highlighting the pervasive issue of window strikes. Continue reading for more details.

Spiders Falling From Skies in California; Biologist Explains Bizarre Phenomenon

10.09.2023 05:00 AM

Several residents in California saw spider webs falling from the skies. Continue reading to learn more about what the expert said about "webbing."

Humanity Has 1 in 6 Chance of ‘Existential Catastrophe’ in the Next Century; How Will Humans Perish?

10.09.2023 04:00 AM

Humans are more likely to perish from climate change than an asteroid crashing into our planet. Continue reading to learn more.

Bears Are Among Most Flexible, Clever Species; Some Use Tools To Get Food

10.09.2023 03:26 AM

Bears are incredibly smart, with some of them capable of using tools to hunt. Continue reading to learn more.

Groundwater Discharge of Hidden Nutrient Source Imperiling Great Barrier Reef's Health

10.09.2023 02:18 AM

Hidden nutrient sources from submarine groundwater discharge impact the Great Barrier Reef, necessitating long-term conservation efforts and reevaluation of strategies. Read the article for more details.

Sexual Selection: Female Animals Could Be Learning From Each Other How To Choose Male Mates, Study Suggests

10.09.2023 02:14 AM

When the more distinctive male was chosen as a mate, the rare trait became more common and, resultantly, less attractive. Read to learn more.

Odd 18th-Century Cold Bath Discovered by Archaeologists in 'Bath Assembly Rooms' Could Be One of a Kind

10.09.2023 00:37 AM

While cold baths and plunge pools saw a surge during this time, the odd cold bath's location in the Bath Assembly Rooms shows that it could have catered to those who preferred a more exclusive and private bathing experience. Read to learn more.

Mississippi River Is Disappearing Based on Satellite Photos; Drinking Water Supply in Louisiana, Barge Shipments Affected

10.08.2023 01:30 AM

The water level in the Mississippi River significantly dropped. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Shannon/DEMIS MapServer) Mississippi River Is Disappearing Based on Satellite Photos; Drinking Water Supply in Louisiana, Barge Shipments Affected Before and after satellite photos of the Mississippi River showed the changes in the largest drainage basin in the United States.

AI Tiger Detector? Tiny AI-Powered Camera Developed by Scientists Could Help With Conservation of These Predators, Enable Coexistence With People

10.08.2023 00:50 AM

The AI tiger detector camera system was able to pick up a tiger 300 meters from a village at one time and detect a poacher team in another occasion. Read to learn more.

HOTSAT-1 Provides Heat Maps of the Earth, Revolutionizes Climate Monitoring With Thermal Imaging

10.07.2023 06:22 AM

HOTSAT-1 satellite images reveal the temperature changes on the surface of the Earth in unprecedented detail. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Scotland's Wildlife Faces New Threat As Presence of 'Alien' Species Increases, Warns Study

10.07.2023 02:44 AM

Researchers have identified 171 new problem species, including raccoons, muntjac deer, and mussels, most likely to cause havoc in Scotland. Read the article to learn more.

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