ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Homo naledi May Have Buried Their Dead, Engraved Cave Walls 300,000 Years Ago

POLICY 06.07.2023 00:18 AM

Despite having smaller brains, controversial research suggests that Homo naledi participated in burial rituals and potentially engaged in memorial practices. Tap the article to learn more about these extinct human species.

2,300-Year-Old Elephant Statue Unearthed in Eastern India Sheds Light on Buddhist Heritage

06.06.2023 23:14 PM

The elephant statue was found at a site rich in artifacts from the ancient Buddhism that flourished there. Read the article to find out more.

Advancements in Climate Change Technology: What to Expect in 2023

06.06.2023 10:44 AM

Hey there! Have you ever wondered how technology is helping us combat climate change? Let's uncover some of the most promising advancements that 2023 is bringing to our doorsteps. It's high time we got a little optimistic about the climate crisis. Just like a crypto bot keeps improving, so does our tech in fighting climate change!

Air Filtration in Underground Tunnels Using Photocatalytic Porous Concrete

06.06.2023 07:30 AM

A new approach in reducing air pollution was developed by a group of Korean scientists where photocatalysis was used in creating construction materials. Learn more about it in this article.

Moths Face Urbanization Threats and Decline; Conservationists Call for Protection Similar to Bees

06.06.2023 05:42 AM

Moths play a significant role in pollination, accounting for one-third of visits to urban crops and surprising researchers with their pollen-carrying behavior. Read the article to learn more.

Atlantis of the North Sea? Lost City of Rungholt Mapped For the First Time

06.06.2023 00:04 AM

Whether this legendary lost city of Rungholt is fictional or not has remained a long-standing mystery, until now. Read to learn more.

Prosthetic Leg Gives Hope to Male Elephant in Cambodia, Provides Life-Changing Experience After Amputation

06.05.2023 10:00 AM

In Cambodia, a male elephant whose leg was amputated received a prosthetic leg funded by international organizations to help him get a better life after an amputation. Read the article to find out more.

Solar Panel Recycling Challenges: Are We Ready for Huge Volumes of Photovoltaic Toxic Trash?

06.05.2023 08:15 AM

Despite the advantages of solar energy as potential solution in reducing carbon emissions, it also poses risks as huge volumes of solar panels are expected to be disposed in the coming years. Find out more about it in this article.

Boat Strikes Significantly Contribute to Increasing Manatee Deaths in Belize, Raising Concerns on Endangered Species’ Survival

06.05.2023 03:59 AM

Though specialists have been familiar with boat strike events, the recent study offers concrete quantitative proof of how these strikes contribute to manatee mortality in Belize. Read to learn more.

'Extinct' Black-Veined White Butterflies Thought To Have Been Gone For Almost a Century Reappear in London

06.05.2023 01:56 AM

The butterfly species went extinct in Britain in around 1925, which is nearly a century ago. Read to learn more.

Visual Perspective-Taking Originated in Dinosaurs Long Before It Evolved in Mammals, Study Reveals

06.04.2023 23:32 PM

Visual perspective-taking is an evolutionary shift in social cognition that forms the foundation for communication and understanding others. Check out this new study that traces its origins to dinosaurs instead of mammals.

Teenage Animals? Adolescence Isn't Exclusive to Humans

06.04.2023 22:29 PM

Adolescence isn't unique to humans as animals also go through the transitional period of puberty, too. Read to learn more.

Yellowstone Grizzly Bears Stay Fat Amidst Food Scarcity Due to Climate Change, Study Reveals

06.04.2023 02:30 AM

These grizzly bears were able to maintain their fat levels and body size for the last 20 years. Read to learn more.

Woman Spots Rare Tooth of Prehistoric Mastodon While Strolling in California Beach; What Was This Ancient Creature Like?

06.04.2023 01:30 AM

Mastodons are distant and extinct relatives of mammoths and elephants. Read to learn more. A woman strolling on a California beach on Memorial Day weekend happened to find an interesting foot-long tooth.

Enigmatic Stone Age Antler Carvings Were Finger Grips for Spear Throwers, Study Suggests

06.03.2023 01:00 AM

The loops in Stone Age antler carvings may have served as finger grips, as experiments hurling spear-thrower projectiles at animal carcasses shed light on their purpose. Read the article to learn more.

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