ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATEThe Hiawatha crater in Greenland is eight million years older than previously thought. Read more to know what else is found in the new study.
A percentage of Americans born in the 60s and 70s are found to have lower IQ due to childhood lead exposure. Know more about the effects of this toxic material.
Snake cannibalism is not always seen in nature, but there are several species that end up eating their own kind. Check out these snakes that eat other snakes.
Florida ponds are found to be losing more carbon via gas than storing it. Find out how, in a new study finding, ponds are creating an ecosystem disservice.
British biotech firm, Oxitec, has recently secured EPA approval to release more than 2 million genetically modified male mosquitoes in Florida and California. Read on to find out how the mosquitoes are set to reduce the local mosquito population.
Chernobyl Nuclear Plant disconnected from the Ukrainian power grid. Read on to find out what power loss means for the radioactive material in Chernobyl and for the hostage plant staff.
Sharks are known to be always on the move, but a recent study shows they also rest. Check out how they sleep with eyes open, with some species even swimming while unconscious.
Scientists plan to use CRISPR gene-editing tool to bring back the Christmas Island rat that has been extinct for 119 years. Read how it will make the process possible.
It is still hatching season and it is not advisable to disturb baby snakes in their nest. Read the article to learn why you should leave snakelets alone.
On the 6th March 2022, the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) finally admitted in an emailed statement that it has exported 22 wild-caught elephants likely to Al Ain Zoo in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Shackleton’s Endurance ship was recently found in the Weddell Sea. Discover more about shipwreck and how it differs from the day it sank over 100 years ago.
Maldives is full of animals that are yet to be named or even encountered. Click and check out how this new fish species was rediscovered by the country's local scientists.
Disasters like floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes, among others hit the same place twice. It’s different with lightning. Find out what NASA says about it.