ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Novel Way of Generating Renewable Biofuel Additives Could Use Radiation Derived From Nuclear Waste

CHEMISTRY 09.22.2021 21:46 PM

Engineers from Lancaster University propose a new way of producing renewable biofuel additives using radiation derived from nuclear waste to achieve zero carbon emission targets.

[Exclusive Interview] Author Marianne Larned, Advocate Mitzi Jonelle Tan Share Journey Towards Climate Justice

09.22.2021 10:29 AM

Science Times interviewed book author Marianne Larned who penned "Stone Soup for a Sustainable World: Life-Changing Stories of Young Heroes" and a young Filipina, Mitzi Jonelle Tan about her advocacy for climate justice.

Volcanic Eruption in Spanish Island La Palma Explained: Causes, Damage, Dangers to Expect

09.22.2021 08:54 AM

The small Spanish Island in the Atlantic Called called La Palma is struggling for days due to a volcanic eruption that led to the evacuation of thousands of people. Authorities warn of more dangers to come due to the ongoing explosions.

Barry the Owl's Death in New York Potentially Caused by Rat Poison That Affected Flight Ability

09.22.2021 06:22 AM

New York City's Barred owl Barry was possibly influenced with rat poison before its collision with the Central Park's maintenance truck.

McDonald’s Will Be Phasing Out Plastic Toys Soon; Happy Meal Going Green?

09.22.2021 04:37 AM

McDonald's is taking efforts to guarantee that its popular Happy Meal toys are manufactured in a way that is safe for both children and the environment.

Life Beneath the Ice: Short Film Showcases a Magical Portal Full of Antarctic Jellies

09.22.2021 00:39 AM

The short film "Life Beneath the Ice" shows in exceptional detail of dozen species of gelatinous animals underneath the Antarctic ice, wherein two species of jellyfish and three comb jelly were yet to be known in science.

Light-Emitting Plant: Scientists Develop ‘Glow in the Dark’ Greens to Benefit Humans

09.21.2021 02:01 AM

Scientists are currently working on a light-emitting plant, specifically "glow in the dark" that could, in the future, replace some of the energy-intensive, inefficient electric lights currently being depended on for modern-day living.

Chicxulub Asteroid Still the Cause of Late Cretaceous Mass Extinction Rather than Violent Volcanism, Study Says

09.20.2021 22:34 PM

A new study confirmed that the Chicxulub impact is still the most plausible culprit back in the Late Cretaceous mass extinction rather than the series of violent volcanisms.

Ozone Hole Forming Each Year Over South Pole Presently Larger Than Entire Antarctica; Report Says It's Due to Depletion

09.20.2021 21:13 PM

According to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service of the European Union, the ozone hole that's forming every year over the South Pole is presently larger compared to the size of entire Antarctica, the continent over which it is appearing.

63 Endangered African Penguins Found Dead in Cape Town, Swarm of Honey Bees Considered Suspects

09.20.2021 08:21 AM

63 African penguins were spotted lifeless at Cape Town after honey bees stung them to death. Sxity-three endangered penguins were found dead in South Africa, and the culprit behind the unfortunate event was not a disease or climate-induced conditions, but a swarm of honey bees.

Dual Genomic Ancestry of Japanese People Debunked: Genetic Analysis Showed They Descended From Three Ancient Cultures

09.20.2021 04:08 AM

Genetic analysis of ancient DNA on skeletons of people from before and after the farming period shows that modern Japanese people descended from three ancient cultures rather than just two.

Phytoplasma Bacteria Knows How to Parasitize Plants; Slows Age Development and Turn Into 'Zombies'

09.20.2021 00:13 AM

A new study confirmed that Phytoplasmas can parasitize plants and turn them into 'zombies,' similar to what Ophiocordyceps can do to tropical ants.

World's Whitest Paint Ever Reflects 98% Sunlight, Cools Buildings, Help Curb Global Warming

09.19.2021 21:20 PM

Researchers from Purdue University created the world's whitest paint ever that works through radiative cooling that reduces the need for air conditioning and helps curb global warming.

Dolphin Was Like an ‘Obsessed Suitor’ to Woman Trainer, Commits Suicide After Heartbreak; Do They Really Have Feelings?

09.19.2021 03:01 AM

The woman who trained a dolphin to communicate only to discover that it fell in love with her. After that, the dolphin committed suicide.

PPEs, Gloves, Masks Used for Protection Against COVID-19: How are They Contributing to the Current Garbage Crisis?

09.19.2021 01:42 AM

Apprehensions that COVID-19 infection could be spread through the surface have led to a stigma around the management and handling of trash, specifically including personal protective equipment or PPEs, gloves, and masks.

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