ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Decapods and Cephalopods Discovered to be Sentient, Prompts Change in Animal Welfare Laws

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 11.22.2021 06:15 AM

UK Government announces inclusion of decapods and cephalopods in Animal Welfare Laws after government-commissioned review finds the invertebrates sentient.

Have You Ever Seen a Cat With Thumbs? Here Are 3 Fascinating Facts About Polydactyl Felines

11.21.2021 00:42 AM

A charming polydactyl cat was recently reported to be born with additional toes, making his front paws appear like the hands of a human.

50-Year Mystery on How Plants Grow From a Single Cell Solved

11.19.2021 05:00 AM

Scientists demonstrate for the first time how auxin, a molecule affecting plant growth and cell division, activates acidification in the cells that allow plants to grow from a single cell.

Boriska Kipriyanovich Russian Boy From Mars Reveals How to Open Egypt's Sphinx That Allegedly Holds a Secret Affecting Human Life

11.19.2021 04:40 AM

American scientists discover the hidden secrets of the sphinx in Egypt. Boriska Kipriyanovich recently claimed to be a Martian reincarnated on Earth said that secrets of the universe and the coming end could be found on the Ancient Egyptian Colossus--the Sphynx.

Tetrapodophis Amplectus Fossil Misclassified, Not The 'Missing Link' Between Prehistoric Snake and Modern Lizard

11.19.2021 01:02 AM

A new study opposed the initial theory about the four-legged Tetrapodophis Amplectus being a snake. A new paleontological discovery about snakes has been unearthed after millions of years.

Scientists Discover New Hydrothermal Vents And Possible New Species In The Gulf Of California

11.18.2021 21:37 PM

International team of scientists work together in Mexican waters to understand connections between hydrothermal vents and their associated systems.

Lemminkainen Hoard History: Hunters Allegedly on the Verge of Finding It, What Is in This $20 Billion Treasure?

11.18.2021 19:18 PM

In early November, reports about the Lemminkainen Hoard came out, specifically involving hunters who claimed they were allegedly on the verge of discovering about $20 billion worth of treasure.

Critically Endangered Baby Sumatran Elephant That Lost Half Its Trunk Succumbed to Death

11.18.2021 05:17 AM

Despite efforts of saving the one-year-old baby Sumatran elephant's life by cutting its trunk, conservationists said that it still succumbed to death on Tuesday morning.

Soot: What Is It? And How Does It Contribute to Climate Change

11.18.2021 04:34 AM

Soot, a by-product of incomplete combustion, is as destructive as methane in terms of pollution/. Despite humans producing soot for generations much of its formation isn't clear. Scientists are on a mission to find out how soot forms from the flame to prevent its destructive effects on the environment and public health.

Mass Extinction Volcanic Eruption Wiped Out 90% of All Living Things 250 Million Years in the Past

11.18.2021 04:15 AM

Recent research suggests that a violent volcanic eruption in what is now known as the South China Province of Sichuan contributed to a mass extinction event that wiped out 90% of live 250 million years ago known as the Great Dying.

Air Pollution Decrease in India During COVID-19 Lockdown Not as High as Originally Thought

11.17.2021 05:22 AM

York University researchers find meteorology played an important and unaccounted role. Observational data shows air pollution in India decreased drastically in the first COVID-19 lockdown when emissions from vehicles naturally declined, but York University researchers say those numbers only tell part of the story - blue skies and an absence of visible smog can be deceiving and hide pollutants that could potentially cause health issues.

Silent Killer: What Causes This Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease That Has Inflicted More Than 20 Species?

11.17.2021 04:50 AM

A so-called "silent coral killer" is spreading across the Caribbean waters and according to recent study findings, it has inflicted approximately 22 species.

Ancient Egyptian Artisans and Creations Discovered First-Ever in Tomb of Female Pharaoh; Graveyard Built Through Team Effort of Various Painters and Sculptors

11.17.2021 04:27 AM

A research of the art in pharaoh Hatshepsut's tomb revealed some of the unknown artisans of ancient Egypt, who also built many artworks of the civilization through a team effort.

Trees and Vegetation Wander to Cooler Places Due to Climate Shifts, Wildfires Accelerate Movements

11.17.2021 03:01 AM

A new study recently revealed that as the climate of the world shifts, trees and vegetation are on the move to cooler and wetter places. The movements are accelerated by the spread of wildfire.

Why Do Fishes Rub on Sharks? Intriguing Behavior May Have Ecological Function

11.17.2021 02:00 AM

Marine biologists have spotted an intriguing behavior of fish chafing themselves against a shark's skin in over a dozen locations worldwide. What could be the possible ecological function of this serving both species?

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