ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Extremely Rare Spotless Giraffe Born at Tennessee's Brights Zoo; Naming Opportunity Sparks Conservation Awareness

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.22.2023 06:00 AM

Check out this one-of-a-kind spotless giraffe born at Tennessee's Brights Zoo, distinguished by its brown fur lacking the usual spots.

Ancient Forest Discovered in China's Sinkhole 600ft Underground; Primitive Habitat Could Be Home to Unidentified Species

08.22.2023 05:14 AM

China's Leye Fengshan UNESCO Global Geopark is known to hold 30 sinkholes, including the largest sinkhole in the world. Read to learn more.

Diamond-Triggering Eruptions: Supercontinent Breakups Unleash Explosive Kimberlite Outbursts With Earth's Deep Gems

08.22.2023 02:12 AM

A new study unravels the mystery of post-continent breakup that may lead to diamond discovery. Check out this article to learn more.

California Experiences 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Causing Landfall Amid Tropical Storm as Residents Urged to Stay Off Roads

08.21.2023 09:38 AM

The Hilary tropical storm is expected to weaken after potentially affecting Nevada, Oregon, and Idaho. Read to learn more.

Plastic Waste Can Be Converted Into Raw Materials for Detergents Using Improved Catalytic Methods

08.21.2023 07:00 AM

A new research has found that plastic waste can be used as a raw material for making detergents, thanks to an improved catalytic method. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Saber-Toothed Cats, Dire Wolves, More Become Extinct Due to Wildfires, Human Dynamics [Study]

08.21.2023 06:30 AM

Saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, a species of camel and coyote, and more become extinct quickly due to several factors, including the arrival of humans. Continue reading to learn more.

Can Humans Live Underground To Escape Extreme Temperatures? Earthscrapers' Potential Solution to Climate Crisis

08.21.2023 05:30 AM

Living underground could be an option for humans in the future as the temperature continues to rise. Continue reading to learn more.

Tropical Storm Emily Starts To Form Over the Atlantic Ocean As the Hurricane Season Is Nearing Its Peak

08.21.2023 04:46 AM

After being quiet in the recent weeks, this year’s Atlantic Hurricane season suddenly becomes very active with tropical storm Emily taking shape in the ocean. Find out more about it in this article.

Human-Ignited Fires Caused Extinction of Postglacial Megafaunal Younger Dryas, Study Finds

08.21.2023 03:11 AM

Scientists found 172 new radiocarbon dates on megafauna from the Rancho La Brea Tar Pits. Read to learn more.

Lolita the Orca Dead: Beloved Killer Whale at Miami Seaquarium Dies Before Planned Release to Ocean

08.20.2023 07:29 AM

The beloved orca, Lolita, who had been a mainstay at Miami Seaquarium for five decades passed away. Continue reading to learn the full story.

Hottest Temperatures of the Year? Massive Heat Dome To Spread Record-High Temperature Levels Across the US

08.20.2023 03:20 AM

This weekend until the week after, heat may rise to dangerous levels in certain regions in the US. Read to learn more.

Camouflaged Predators of the Deep: Ultra-Black Eels' Evolutionary Strategy Revealed

08.19.2023 03:29 AM

Deep-sea eels evolve ultra-black skin to ambush their prey in dark, deep ocean where light cannot penetrate. Check out how they evolved in such manner that gives them an advantage in the wild.

Ancient Wildfire Once Led to Global Mass Extinction; How Likely Is This Disaster To Happen Again?

08.18.2023 22:14 PM

An ancient fire wiped out entire species of animals that once roamed the Earth, and scientists fear that this event might happen again. Learn more about it in this article.

Mexico City Sinking: Metropolis Could Plunge 65 Feet in 150 Years Due to Subsidence

08.18.2023 11:00 AM

Mexico City is sinking and it's not stopping, so after a decade and a half, the metropolis could plunge. Continue reading to understand what's subsidence.

2-Foot-Long Dead 'Vampire Fish' Found in a Welsh River; Prehistoric Jawless Creature Has Been Around For Centuries

08.18.2023 08:14 AM

An expert coastal forager shares a horror-film-like photo of a prehistoric vampire fish found in a river in West Wales. Check it out in this article.

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