ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Extreme Environments and Why We Search for Them; Report Explains Why Humans Seek to Challenge Themselves

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.06.2023 07:08 AM

Joseph Dituri lived underwater for 100 days, experiencing twice the normal pressure on land. Read to learn more.

Superplume Shaped Like a Mushroom Emerges from the Earth's Surface, Potentially Splitting Africa in Half

07.06.2023 04:50 AM

3D computer simulations provide better visualization of GPS and seismic data, revealing more about the East Africa Rift's underground activity.

Two Over 8ft Venomous Black Mambas Caught Wrestling Over a Female in Someone's Backyard

07.06.2023 04:25 AM

The black mamba's venom can paralyze and kill a human within 20 minutes, but they only attack when they feel threatened. Read to learn more.

American Mink Regains Ancestral Brain Size Upon Escaping Captivity

07.06.2023 03:23 AM

A study finds that escaped American minks regained almost full ancestral brain size, challenging the permanence of domestication-induced brain changes. Continue reading to learn more.

New Satellite Captures Stunning Lightning Bolt Show As It Monitors Thunderstorms Across Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic Ocean Like Never Before

07.06.2023 00:34 AM

A newly deployed satellite captures breathtaking footage of lightning illuminating Europe, Africa, and the Atlantic Ocean, enhancing thunderstorm monitoring. Read the article to learn more.

Prehistoric Rock Engravings Reveal New Information About the Cultures and Beliefs of Ancient People

07.05.2023 09:00 AM

A study conducted by a multidisciplinary team unveils new insights into ancient rock engravings and techniques used by prehistoric people. Learn more about it in this article.

200,000-Year-Old Woodpecker Fossil Unearthed in Argentina During Excavation, Could Fill Gaps in Evolutionary Record

07.05.2023 08:30 AM

Woodpecker fossils in "staggering" condition were found during an excavation in Argentina. Continue reading to learn more.

IAEA Approves Japan To Release Treated Nuclear Waste Water From Fukushima Power Plant Into the Ocean

07.05.2023 06:30 AM

Japan has received the green light to release the treated nuclear waste water from the Fukushima power plant into the ocean. Continue reading to learn the details.

Monday, July 3, Became the World's Hottest Day on Record, Initial Measurements Reveal

07.05.2023 06:21 AM

Experts expect temperature levels to soar even higher. Read to learn more. According to initial measurements, July 3, 2023 became the world's hottest day on record.

Is Tomato a Fruit or Vegetable? Unraveling the Botanical and Culinary Conundrum

07.05.2023 06:03 AM

The distinction between fruits and vegetables goes beyond taste and appearance. Read the article to learn which category the tomato belongs.

Humpback Whale Nurses on Mother Underwater As Seen in Rare Extraordinary Footage

07.05.2023 04:40 AM

There have only been two instances where such feedings of humpback whales got captured on camera. Read to learn more.

Top 10 Deadliest Animals on Earth: Which Beasts Are Most Likely To Attack Humans?

07.05.2023 02:40 AM

The list of deadly animals includes large and aggressive creatures like hippos and elephants and disease-carrying species. Check out which other members of the animal kingdom are considered to be the deadliest in the world.

Dog Dementia: Understanding Canine Cognitive Dysfunction and Its Symptoms

07.04.2023 23:05 PM

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD) is a cognitive disorder similar to Alzheimer's in humans, affecting memory and behavior in aging dogs. Read the article to learn more about dog dementia.

What Is Convergent Evolution? Study Reveals New Insights About the Evolutionary Tree

07.04.2023 10:30 AM

New research suggests that most of our evolutionary trees are misleading, and that convergent evolution might be more common than previously thought. Find out more about it in this article.

Radiation-Eating Bacteria Can Help Clean Up Nuclear Wastes by Bioremediation of Toxic Elements

07.04.2023 09:30 AM

Scientists discovered an unusual microbe that can remove radioactive elements from nuclear waste and save humans from the impacts of radiation. Learn more about the strange bacteria in this article.