ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Lisbon Earthquake of 1755: What Happened During the First Modern Natural Disaster?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 03.29.2024 04:30 AM

When a strong earthquake struck Lisbon in 1755, it evoked a coordinated state emergency response that influenced our modern practices. Find out more about this event in this article.

Nasca Lines: Mysterious Geoglyphs in Peru Linked to Rituals Related to Water

03.29.2024 04:00 AM

Nasca lines are geometrical patterns across the Peruvian dessert, which have sparked various theories over the years. Continue reading to learn more.

Plastic Rocks Discovered Across Five Continents; Should We Be Threatened?

03.29.2024 03:30 AM

A strange new type of rock has been found across the world, formed mainly from plastic created and discarded by humans. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Birds Aren’t Real Conspiracy Theory Explained, Debunked

03.29.2024 03:00 AM

Birds aren't real, according to some conspiracy theorists. Continue reading to learn more about this issue.

Debunking Ocean Myths: The Truth Behind the Lines and Mixing of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans

03.29.2024 02:20 AM

Some photos online may show a stark division between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, but is there some kind of barrier, or do the two oceans mix? Find out the answer in this article.

'Courtship' Gene Exhibits Different Ways of Working in Two Different Species of Fruit Flies, Study Reveals

03.29.2024 01:40 AM

A conserved gene responsible for courtship behavior and present across species was observed to work differently in two different fruit fly species. Read to learn more.

Mysterious Mount Vottovaara: Why Some Consider It Evil, a Portal to Another World?

03.28.2024 07:00 AM

Karelian geologists consider Mount Vottovaara a geological landmark but superstitious people believe it's a portal to another world. Continue reading to learn more.

Fastest Growing Animals: 4 Creatures Known for Accelerated Increase in Physical Size

03.28.2024 05:30 AM

Growth in animals happens when their cells start to divide and multiply, but for some species, this process happens at an accelerated rate, making them some of the fastest growing creatures. Find out more about them in this article.

Feathered Fecophiles: Understanding Birds' Fascination with Feces and Its Hidden Health Benefits

03.28.2024 03:20 AM

Discover birds' fascination with feces, its health impacts, risks, and significance for avian well-being and conservation efforts in this article.

Are Modern Humans Like Neanderthals? Here's What Experts Say

03.28.2024 03:00 AM

Modern humans are distinct from Neanderthals, according to experts. Continue reading to learn more. Are Modern Humans Like Neanderthals? Here's What Experts Say (Photo: Pexels/Gratisography) Modern humans are often compared to Neanderthals, with the latter usually considered inferior.

Biodiversity Research in Clarion-Clipperton Zone Unveils Surprising Marine Life

03.28.2024 02:49 AM

Scientists exploring the proposed deep-sea mining site in the Pacific discovered bizarre new species like 'Barbie pigs' and 'unicumbers' in the CCZ. Check them out in this article.

Rooted in Friendships: Trees Remember Experiences and Form Special Relationships

03.28.2024 02:30 AM

A forester has been postulating that trees possess intelligence, adaptability, and the ability to communicate with and heal other trees. Check this article to learn more.

Food Prices, General Inflation Could Soar as Climate Change Drives Higher Temperature Levels, Study Reveals

03.28.2024 00:40 AM

According to a new study, climate change could cause food prices and general inflation to soar in the near future. Read to learn more.

Are Mountains Still Being Formed? How Do Tectonic Activities Affect This Landform?

03.27.2024 06:30 AM

Mountains are formed as a result of collision of tectonic plates, a process which is still happening today. Read the article to learn more.

Urbanization Is Driving Moths Away; ‘Strong Pattern’ of Insect Decline Observed [Study]

03.27.2024 05:00 AM

Moths are reportedly vanishing in urban and rural areas. Continue reading to learn more. Urbanization Is Driving Moths Away; 'Strong Pattern' of Insect Decline Observed [Study] (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Alias 0591 from the Netherlands) There is a noticeable decline in the population of moths in urban areas.

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