ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Firestorm That Consumed 10% of Earth Triggered an Ice Age 13,000 Years Ago

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 02.07.2022 11:19 AM

A series of studies found that a comet was responsible to put 10 percent of Earth on fire and trigger a massive ice age 12,800 years ago.

New 'Alien' Species of Potentially Invasive Worm Found in Europe, Africa Named After COVID-19 Pandemic

02.07.2022 11:15 AM

"Alien" species of the predatory hammerhead worm have invaded the entire world via plant trade, much like how the COVID-19 has taken over the world for the past two years, hence it was named after the pandemic.

1.5-Million-Year-Old Hominin Fossil May Show How the Oldest Human Species Lived, Evolved

02.07.2022 10:58 AM

New research of a 1.5 million-year-old vertebra, the earliest hominins may have expanded outside Africa in numerous waves, each following diverse environments and equipped for different ways of life.

40 Decapitated Skeletons Found in Ancient Cemetery Along With Artifact Prove Roman Settlement in the Area

02.07.2022 06:50 AM

Archaeologists excavated over 400 skeletons in an uncovered part of Roman town in Britain in which dozens of those were decapitated skeletons with the skulls placed between their legs.

Larger Biodiversity Still Hidden in Deep Seafloor, May Have Part in Regulating Global Climate

02.07.2022 06:25 AM

A new study confirms that two-thirds of marine life are yet to be discovered. Phytoplanktons may also have an important role in regulating global climate.

Climate Change Impact: Blackouts Across the US Due to Warming With Global Average Temperatures Set to Increase at 2.7F by 2030s

02.07.2022 04:43 AM

Researchers recently reported that rising temperatures brought by climate change could lead to prolonged blackouts in the United States during peak times. According to a new study, such an occurrence will drive a rise in the number of residences and businesses that run air conditioning through the summer in the country.

Corals Still Wiped Out Even If Paris Agreement Successful

02.07.2022 03:36 AM

A new study suggests that corals will be wiped out regardless if the 2015 Paris Agreement succeeds or fails.

Australian Sea Anemone Contains Venom, Toxins That Can Be Used to Develop Therapeutic Drugs for Humans

02.07.2022 03:05 AM

Researchers found an entirely new toxic compound in Australian tropical sea anemone that has the potential to be a new drug therapy for different conditions.

Supermountains Thrice the Size of Himalayas Supercharged Evolution of Early Life on Earth

02.06.2022 21:18 PM

Researchers discovered ancient supermountains that towered as high as the Himalayas and stretched thousands of miles could have fueled two of the biggest evolutionary events in Earth's history.

What’s the Most Talkative Fish? Researchers Reveal These Species Appeared 155 Million Years Ago!

02.05.2022 21:18 PM

Polishing records of anatomical descriptions, vocal accounts, and sound recordings, Cornell University ecologist Aaron Rice and colleagues were able to identify physiological features that enable Actinopterygii or ray-finned groups of fishes to make noises minus their vocal cords.

Orcas Around Crozet Islands Teach Each Other to Raid Fisheries

02.04.2022 23:48 PM

A new study found that orcas learned to raid fisheries around the southern Indian Ocean, and their group members increased throughout the years.

Birds Courtship Can Teach You Tips, Tricks This Valentine's Day

02.04.2022 06:59 AM

Valentine's Day will be in a few weeks and what better way to learn the art of courtship than to learn it from birds to win a beloved's heart.

Large Methane Bursts Intentionally Released from Gas Pipelines Revealed by Satellite Imaging

02.04.2022 06:11 AM

Satellite imaging revealed massive bursts of methane release from oil and gas companies between 2019 and 2020. Study confirms that gas pipeline emissions from records were deliberate.

Identical Twins Sharing Nearly the Same Genes More Inclined Towards Natural Spaces

02.04.2022 04:24 AM

A new study recently showed identical twins sharing almost the same genes were found to have a more similar love of nature compared to fraternal twins sharing half their genes.

Devon Cave Unearthed with Remains of Megafaunas and Other Ice Age Species From 60,000 Years Ago

02.04.2022 03:03 AM

Ice age discovery from Devon cave revealed large fragments of megafauna and other animal remains intact.

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