ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATEArctic researchers discovered giant viruses on the surface ice in Greenland, which have the potential to reduce the impacts of climate change. Read this article to learn more.
The Grand Canyon National Park hides a worldwide gap in the geologic record which spans hundreds of millions to billions of years. Read the article to learn more.
Unearth the truth about Earth’s lost solar protection. Did it trigger an Ice Age? Find out now! Scientists suggest that Earth lost its protective shield from the sun about two million years ago, exposing it to the harsh environment of interstellar space during a crucial phase of the ice age.
Some animals mainly feast on termites, ants, and other insects. Read to learn more. While some animals feast on plants and other creatures, there are some that mainly feed on insects as their staple food.
The world's last wild horses return to Kazakhstan steppes from European zoos after two centuries. Discover the significance of this historic reintroduction. Read more!
An environmental group investigates sunlight reflection techniques. Is artificially cooling the Earth the answer to climate change? Explore the potential and challenges of this innovative approach. Read more!
Wild African elephants typically appeared to be able to discern when a rumbling message was intended for them, implying that it might have carried a name. Continue reading to learn more.
In a national park in Australia, a fire is smoldering out of control, and it has been doing so for at least 6,000 years. Read the article to learn more.