ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATEA 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.
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.
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.
Karelian geologists consider Mount Vottovaara a geological landmark but superstitious people believe it's a portal to another world. Continue reading to learn more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists have discovered traces of a previously hidden portion of the Earth’s crust which points more than three billion years back in time. Find out more about it in this article.