ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATEWildfires in Siberia are reportedly emitting two times the number of greenhouse gases last year in just two and a half months, as estimated by the European Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS).
Three new mammalian species were unearthed in Wyoming, North America. One of the creatures has a name inspired by J.R.R Tolkien's character in the novel 'The Hobbit.'
A farmer from China's Henan Province discovered an egg fossil of a giant turtle that lived among dinosaurs from 90 million years ago. It is the size of a tennis ball and unlike any dinosaur eggs ever seen before.
A new Pompeii discovery includes a perfectly mummified man along with several artifacts, unearthed in the Porta Sano necropolis. The excavated historical pieces show the cultural diversity of Pompeii during the reign of the Roman empire.
Blizzard and Snowflakes, the albino alligators Wild Florida had in 2017 are now parents to two newly hatched eggs and they are set to be placed on Display for park guests.
A research team recently revealed how strong bonds between male chimpanzees can lead to a successful quest for female chimps and opportunities for mating and eventually, produce offspring.
A new study revealed showed how lead exposure resulted in metal toxicity in humans. Scientists also warned about the use of electronic gadgets that can lead to certain health problems.
A new study examines the effect of various behavioral and ecological factors on honey bee venom, the material that makes bee stings painful yet known for various medicinal uses.
The Fukutoku-Okanoba, a huge volcano submerged under the ocean, has recently exploded; its discharge of dust and magma created a new island in the process.
Molecular geneticists have painstakingly compared the genomes of multiple strains of cacao to study its genomic structural variants, which give rise to the differences within populations of the plant.
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park has met all the requirements set by the International Dark-Sky Association to become a dark sky-friendly location to view stars. It is now certified as the world's first International Dark Sky Park.
In its 142 years of keeping temperature records, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has officially reported July 2021 as the hottest month ever recorded.