ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Butterfly Wings: Why Do They Shimmer, Where Do Their Attractive Colors Come From?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 01.13.2022 12:16 PM

A gene that determines if ultraviolet or UV iridescence is present and visible in the wings of butterflies has recently been identified by researchers at George Washington University in Washington, United States.

Pharmactive Ramps up Its Sustainability Policy

01.13.2022 01:46 AM

Pharmactive’s eco-management protocol gets ISO endorsement as it promotes biodiversity and rural work forces.

Genomes of Roadside Weed Arabidopsis Thaliana Helps Scientist Understand Genetic Mutation

01.13.2022 00:58 AM

A new study observed a non-random mutation pattern in genes of a roadside weed known as the thale cress. The findings gave insights to how mutations work in the evolution of organisms, including humans.

President Berdymukhamedov Expressed Interest to Close the 'Gates of Hell' Due to Piling Economic, Public Health Issues in Turkmenistan

01.12.2022 07:17 AM

Turkmenistan government plans to shut down the blazing Gates of Hell in the Karakum desert after five decades.

Rare Leather Armor With 5,000 Fish-Like Scales Unearthed in 2,500 Year-Old Chinese Cemetery

01.12.2022 04:11 AM

A new study discovers a rare leather scale armor from the famous Yanghai tombs in China. A recent archeological research revealed a one-of-a-kind artifact from Asia that could tell a historical event of the region.

Tasmanian Devils Are The Only Scavengers Who Has a Picky Diet, What Is Their Favorite Food?

01.12.2022 03:37 AM

Experts said Tasmanian devils' fussy dietary preferences might be due to a lack of competition, which make them different from other scavengers.

Ankylosaurs Brain CT Scan Shows Spiky Dinosaurs Are Deaf With Sluggish Movement

01.12.2022 02:12 AM

Paleontologists suggest that most ankylosaurs are deaf and sluggish. The theory was based from fossil records of the dinosaur's braincase which was unearthed in Austria.

Cat Litter Material Can Save the Planet, Combat Climate Change With Its Methane Content

01.12.2022 01:40 AM

A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology recently developed a new approach for extracting methane from the air with the use of an affordable, common clay type, usually used for cat litter.

Youngest Fossil Remains of Pangolins Found in Europe Could Be A New Species of the Animal

01.12.2022 01:31 AM

Modern pangolins are found in Asia and Africa. A recent discovery of ancient pangolin fossil reveal they could have also inhabited Europe during the Pleistocene era.

Female Dolphins Have Functional Clitoris; New Study Reveals It’s Surprisingly Akin to That of Humans'

01.11.2022 09:06 AM

Findings of a recently published study have shown that the structure found in female dolphins similar to the clitoris that's positioned in their bottlenose's vaginal entrance has lots of sensory nerves, as well as erectile bodies.

Deepest Dwelling Squid at 19,000 Feet Below Sea Level Revealed to Subsea Explorers on Shipwreck Dive

01.11.2022 05:22 AM

Subsea explorers on the look out for the shipwrecked USS Johnston accidentally stumbled upon the deepest dwelling squid, the bigfin squid, 19,000 feet below sea level in the Philippine Trench.

Treasure Trove of 200 Roman-era Coins Discovered in Spain Through a Hungry Badger Hunting For Food

01.11.2022 04:52 AM

A Roman-era treasure trove was discovered close to a den of an animal in Spain, which is believed to have been uncovered by a hungry badger due to its desperate search for food last winter.

Salmon Magnetic Sense Could Involve Magnetite Crystals In Specialized Receptor Cells in Their Noses, Research Says

01.11.2022 03:03 AM

An international team of researchers found evidence suggesting magnetite production in cells in salmon noses allows them to use the Earth's magnetic field to navigate to and from their feeding and breeding grounds.

Steller’s Sea Eagle Spotted in Maine; Reports Say This Was the Same 20-Pound Bird Species Found in Massachusetts in December

01.11.2022 02:25 AM

Steller's sea eagle, the rare bird which is over 5,000 miles from home, was seen in Massachusetts in late December that attracted hundreds of bird watchers around the Taunton River.

Image of Mount Vesuvius Volcano on Europe's Mainland Peaking Through the Clouds Appears on NASA Earth Observatory Site

01.10.2022 21:02 PM

NASA Earth Observatory's recent Image of the Day features the cone of Mount Vesuvius that peaks through a break in the clouds earlier this month.

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