ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Irreversible Climate Change Now on 'Code Red,' UN Fears More Flood, Fire, and Drought Worldwide: Is There a Solution?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.10.2021 08:33 AM

United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released the latest assessment, and it issued a code red due to the impending threat brought by our planet's changing climate.

Minor Volcanic Eruptions Underwater Can Create Havoc, Resulting to Ash Clouds, Landslides, and Major World Issues

08.10.2021 08:29 AM

Researchers from the University of Cambridge call for a shift of focus from supervolcanos to small volcanos because even minor volcanic eruptions could cause global chaos, damage underwater cables, and disrupt vital industries.

Amputation Surgery Awaits British Teenager Due to Poisonous Brown Spider; Here Are Life Saving Tips After a Spider Bite

08.10.2021 04:29 AM

While most spiders don’t bite humans, an extraordinary poisonous brown spider bit a British 19-year-old, causing two of his fingers to be amputated.

Extreme Weather Events Linked to Global Warming and Anomalies in Polar Vortex

08.10.2021 00:20 AM

A new study shows that record-breaking sweltering heat and freezing weather may have similar underlying mechanisms brought by global warming. The team looked into three events from past winters to identify forces that cause such extreme weather events.

Sweet White Flower's Secret Carnivore Stems Uncovered; Scientists Found It’s a Carnivorous Insect Killing Plant

08.10.2021 00:03 AM

This white flower species known as Triantha occidentalis is not as attractive as it’s commonly believed after scientists discovered that its sticky stem can trap insects and eventually kill them.

Sea Level Rise Projection Tool: NASA, IPCC Develops Free Online Portal to Help Plan Ahead of the Effects of Rising Seas

08.09.2021 22:30 PM

A new forecasting tool was recently developed by NASA and IPCC to show projection of rising sea levels and its effects in the near future.

'Tightening The Net': New Report Warns About 'Net Zero' Carbon Targets Distracting the Public

08.09.2021 22:16 PM

A new report warns that "land-hungry" practices to achieve net zero carbon targets would cause disproportionately adverse effects like higher food prices and more hunger around the world.

Google Wants To Recycle Hard Drives With the Help of Rare Earth Magnets

08.09.2021 09:46 AM

Rare-earth magnet recycling might minimize the need for new resources to be mined, resulting in more environmentally friendly data centers.

Australia's Ancient Dragon Fossil Unearthed, Fearsome Reptile Dominated Outback Skies

08.09.2021 09:20 AM

Researchers from Queensland, Australia, have recently discovered a new species of pterosaur hailing from outback Australia that dominated the skies and was feared by many.

Should You Feed Your Dogs the Remains of Your Dinner? Scientists Warn Peas Could Increase Deadly Canine Heart Disease

08.09.2021 09:10 AM

Experts found a link between canine consumption of peas and canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), which enlarges the heart muscles of dogs that could cause them to die.

Zoo Animals Fight With Each Other in Beijing After Witnessing a Tourist Brawl

08.09.2021 07:18 AM

A big fight that occurred at the Beijing Wildlife Park gave a very bad example for the animals witnessing it.

Bristle Worms Unique But Weird Anatomical Structure Suggests Adaptation of Fungal Lifestyle

08.09.2021 07:01 AM

A new study suggests that the Ramisyllis multicaudata, or bristle worms, have adapted the biological traits of fungi.

US Drought: Sinking of California's Farming Capital Corcoran Impact Town's Agribusinesses and Farming Industry

08.09.2021 01:05 AM

The sinking of Californian town Corcoran greatly affects the farming industry and agribusinesses due to one of the most devastating effects of climate change.

Mount Merapi Eruption 2021: Warning Signs of When a Volcano is About to Burst an Avalanche of Lava

08.09.2021 00:30 AM

Indonesia's Mount Merapi spews smoke and ash thousands of feet high into the sky and releases an avalanche of lave into its slopes, blanketing villages and nearby towns. Officials said no casualties are reported.

Wildfires Devastate Evia Island Causing Greek Islanders to Flee Their Homes; How Do Heatwaves Impact Humans, Nature?

08.09.2021 00:10 AM

Heatwaves are causing the occurrences of wildfires like the one that took place in Evia Island that caused the Greek islanders to flee their homes.

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