ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

World's Biggest Raptor Is 10 Million Years Older Than Previously Recorded, Fossil Analysis Reveals

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 05.05.2023 04:39 AM

A new geological study revises the age of the world's biggest raptor, adding 10 million years to previous records. Check it out in this article to learn more.

Earth Continent Formation Theory Debunked: Garnet Crystallization Did Not Drive Formation of Large Landmasses Present Today

05.04.2023 23:35 PM

The new research tested the leading theory of the formation of continents on Earth. Read the article to learn the details of the study that debunks the theory.

Prehistoric Physician? Ancient Roman-Era Doctor's Grave Found To Contain Scalpels, Forceps, Other Medical Tools

05.04.2023 23:16 PM

The ancient doctor's recovered medical tool collection includes needles, scalpels, forceps, replaceable blades, pliers, and a grinding stone. Read to learn more.

Rare White Killer Whale Spotted off the Coast of Newport Beach Was Discovered To Carry a Rare Genetic Condition

05.04.2023 11:20 AM

An extremely rare white killer whale was filmed off the coast of California with the rest of its hunting pod. It was observed to have skin discoloration known as leucism which result from a genetic mutation. Read the article to learn more.

Assassin Bugs Use a Lethal Tool To Capture Their Prey, Giving These Insects Selective Advantage

05.04.2023 09:31 AM

Australian assassin bugs enhance their ability to capture flies and ants through the rare phenomenon of tool use. Check out how insects and other animals use tools to their advantage.

Worm-Like Parasite Barnacles Retrieved From Female Greenland Shark's Cloaca

05.04.2023 09:00 AM

A new parasite was retrieved a Greenland shark. Read to know the full story. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/NOAA Photo Library) Worm-Like Parasite Barnacles Retrieved From Female Greenland Shark's Cloaca Greenland sharks have a long lifespan.

Global Food Security Threat: Fungal Infections Have Led to Significant Crop Loss; Figures Could Worsen Due to Global Warming

05.04.2023 01:57 AM

With the spread of fungal infections and the fungi developing resistance to antifungals, the imminent global food security threat emerges. Read to learn more.

El Niño Warning: World Should Brace For Higher Global Temperatures, New Record Heat Levels, UN Says

05.04.2023 01:34 AM

The World Meteorological Organization estimates the chances of El Niño starting by the end of July (60%) or by the end of September (80%).

DNA of a 25,000-Year-Old Siberian Woman Found on Ancient Pendant Spills Fascinating Details About Its Wearer

05.04.2023 00:37 AM

For the first time, scientists were able to separate DNA from an archaeological artifact using a new technique. Read to learn more.

Reconstructed 330-Million-Year-Old Fossils of the 'Tadpole From Hell' Reveal a Shape Similar to a Crocodile

05.04.2023 00:28 AM

Meet the "tadpole from hell," a 330-million-year-old species that shed light on the evolution of tetrapods. Check out in this article how the reconstruction of its fossils helped scientists identify it.

Underwater Cemetery Discovered; Dozens of Soldiers From 19th-Century Civil War Could Have Been Buried There

05.03.2023 22:35 PM

Researchers from the Dry Tortugas National Park discovered an underwater cemetery off the Floridian coast. Only one person, a laborer in Fort Jefferson who died in 1861, has been identified so far. Read to learn more.

Blood-Thirsty Piranhas Injure 8 Individuals in Brazil; Why Do These Aggressive Predators Attack?

05.03.2023 12:45 PM

A Piranha attack was reported in Brazil, leaving eight individuals injured. Read to know the full story.

Missing Fisherman’s Body Found in 1 of 2 Crocodiles Euthanized During the Search; Can Crocs Swallow a Human Whole?

05.03.2023 10:30 AM

A body was found in one of the two crocodiles euthanized while searching for the missing fisherman in Queensland. Read for the full story.

3,000-Year-Old Bone Unearthed From a Cave in Alaska Is Genetically Similar to Native American People

05.03.2023 04:39 AM

A bone found in a cave in Alaska and initially thought from a bear casts new light on the genetics of Native American people. Read the article to learn more details.

Tree Diversity May Maintain Soil Fertility, Mitigate Effects of Climate Change, Study Says

05.03.2023 01:11 AM

Higher tree diversity may lead to higher carbon and nitrogen accumulation in forest soils, which may, in turn, maintain soil fertility and combat climate change. Read to learn more.

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