ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Breathing Toxic Air in New York Is Equivalent to Smoking 6 Cigarettes a Day

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.09.2023 09:30 AM

The air in New York City is very toxic that it's reportedly like one is smoking. Continue reading for more details.

Rise in Severe Airplane Turbulence Linked to the Worsening Impact of Climate Change, Study Suggests

06.09.2023 05:17 AM

Recent research by the University of Reading unveils a rise in clear-air turbulence, posing risks to aircraft, across global regions. Read the article for more details.

Liquid Gypsum Roman Britain Burial Undergoes 3D Scanning, Found To Harbor Ancient Secrets; What Was This Funerary Ritual?

06.09.2023 00:02 AM

There were times when people of the Roman era poured liquid gypsum over dead bodies inside coffins before burying the dead. Read to learn more.

Octopus' Unconventional Superpower: RNA Editing for Environmental Adaptation in Cephalopods

06.08.2023 23:51 PM

An octopus can use RNA editing to adjust to temperature fluctuations, transitioning from warm summer waters to chilly ocean temperatures in winter. Read the article to learn more.

700,000-year-old Evidence of Humans in Greece is 250,000 Years Older Than Earlier Records; Findings Shed Light on Hominin Migration, Human Evolution

06.08.2023 23:26 PM

The team found several stone tools and animal remains of extinct rhino, deer, hippo, macaque, and elephant species at the 700,00o-year-old prehistoric site in Greece. Read to learn more.

Cats May Not Need To Get Spayed, Neutered As Gene Therapy Injection Appears To Be Promising Birth Control Method, Study Suggests

06.08.2023 22:21 PM

The most common cat birth control procedures at present are spaying for females and neutering for males, which are both invasive surgical methods. Read to learn more.

Sowerby's Beaked Whale Gets Stranded on Beach, Dies in Suspected Bird Flu Case

06.08.2023 21:55 PM

Sowerby's beaked whales tend to spend their time on the North Atlantic's continental shelf, making it rare for them to make appearances or get stranded in shallow waters. Read to learn more.

Birds' Hidden Hearing Abilities: Exploring How They Perceive Sound Without External Ears

06.08.2023 09:42 AM

Birds have a well-developed sense of hearing despite not having external ears. But how do they hear? Read the article to find out how.

Large Pod of Killer Whales Spotted in Rare Sighting in San Francisco; Orcas Were Probably Celebrating Successful Hunting

06.08.2023 09:00 AM

An uncommonly large pod of killer whales was spotted in San Francisco. Continue reading to know more about the rare killer whale sighting.

Volunteers Participated in Monitoring the Turtle Population During the Annual Terrapin Tally in North Carolina

06.08.2023 08:30 AM

Several volunteer citizens joined the community science project in North Carolina where they monitored turtle sightings using a smartphone tracker application. Learn more about it in this article.

Google Earth Engine a Game Changer in Satellite Imaging: How Does This Platform Allow Better Monitoring of Deforestation?

06.08.2023 07:30 AM

Google Earth Engine is a valuable tool for monitoring deforestation in the Amazon rainforest and other parts of the world, allowing more research capabilities to various institutions. Please find out more about it in this article.

Hawaii's Mount Kilauea Erupts Again After a Three-Month Hiatus; Authorities Warn Against Harmful Volcanic Gas

06.08.2023 06:13 AM

Mount Kilauea's recent eruption highlights volcanic gas as the primary concern, with limited lava flow within the closed Halemaʻumaʻu crater. Check out this article to learn more details.

Dinosaur Skeleton From 99 Million Years Ago Found in Utah; Creature Gets Named After Two-Faced Roman Deity

06.08.2023 03:18 AM

The newly discovered dinosaur's skeleton was unearthed in the Cedar Mountain Formation in Utah, which is a famed dinosaur graveyard. The remains were well-preserved and mostly complete. Read to learn more.

650,000-year-old Permafrost Megaslump in Siberia is the Second-Oldest Ever Found; Scientists Use It To Know More About Ancient Climate Change

06.08.2023 01:41 AM

To date the permafrost layers, the researchers used three different methods. Read to learn more. A megaslump in Siberia has been frozen for around 650,000 years, making it the second-oldest permafrost ever found and the oldest permafrost across Siberia.

Homo naledi May Have Been First To Bury Their Dead, but Skeptics Are Doubtful About This Claim

06.07.2023 11:34 AM

A team of archaeologists discovered fossil remains of Homo nadeli along with cave markings which suggests that they were the first human to bury their dead. However, skeptics call for more investigation to support this claim. Read the article to find out more.

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