ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

PFAS: How Chemicals in Food Packaging and Nonstick-Pans Contaminate the Arctic? And Why Is It a Problem?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.29.2021 07:15 AM

Research shows that PFAS, mad-made chemicals used in a variety of household and indusrial products, are increasingly becoming concentrated and leaking out of the Arctic Ice thanks to the warming of the planet.

Ivindo National Park Becomes Second UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gabon, Securing International Support for Conservation

07.29.2021 06:10 AM

Recognizing Gabon as a global biodiversity and conservation leader, UNESCO has declared the Ivindo National Park as a World Heritage Site.

Sunken Continent Theory Explains the Origin of Iceland; Could Affect Future Fuel Claims

07.29.2021 05:30 AM

According to a new theory formulated by a multinational and multidisciplinary research team suggests that the land we now know as Iceland is the tip of a continent that has since sunken into the North Atlantic Ocean.

Invasive Insect Extermination: Study Finds Nematode Bacteria as Effective Pesticide Against Fire Ants

07.29.2021 04:55 AM

Research on nematodes suggests that they can exterminate the colonies of the invasive fire ants through the bacteria present in their bodies.

Scientists Tests Laws of Friction To Understand Caldera Collapse During Kilauea Volcano Eruption in 2018

07.29.2021 03:52 AM

Stanford scientists tested laws of friction to understand Kilauea's collapse when the volcano erupted in 2018. The new analysis could help in forecasting and mitigation during volcanic eruptions.

Mosquitoes as Disgusting Insects: 5 Facts That Make Them Undeniably Irritating

07.28.2021 08:50 AM

Mosquitoes are tiny insects but they can have a huge impact on the health of humans. Their effect can even be fatal and it’s even worldwide.

Honeycomb Structures: Bees Keep Honey in Shapes Other Than Hexagons

07.28.2021 08:40 AM

A new study reveals that when their location does not allow for perfect hexagons, bees adapt to more architecturally suitable structures.

Chilean Chinchorro Mummies Now Protected by the World Heritage List; Who Were They?

07.28.2021 08:10 AM

On Tuesday, July 27, the UNESCO World Heritage List added a new cultural asset to its ranks: the Chilean Chinchorro mummies.

Fossilized Giant Vampire Bat Remains Dating Back to 100,000 Years Ago Fills Historical Gaps

07.28.2021 07:50 AM

Researchers unearthed the fossilized jawbone of a new giant vampire bat species in Argentinian caves suggesting new clues at the historical timeline of the bat species and how it thrived during the Pleiocene era.

Madagascar's Ancient Megafaunas Extinct Due to Introduction of Foreign Animals

07.28.2021 07:10 AM

New studies suggest that megafaunas that roamed the great ecological region of Madagascar became extinct due to multiple factors, including the impact of introduced animals.

Chemical Recycling Repurposes Diapers into Adhesives Removing Millions of Sodden Diaper Wastes

07.28.2021 06:45 AM

Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a unique three-step chemical recycling process to turn disposable diaper wastes into adhesives used in sticky notes and bandages while killing all bacteria.

BeachBot: Make Way for This Beach-Cleaning Machine That Will Pick Up Cigarette Butts Using AI

07.27.2021 10:25 AM

BeachBot is a beach-cleaning machine built to search for cigarette butts on the beach and pick them up. This is an innovative initiative that will help solve environmental problems.

Mega Sandstorm in China Momentarily Erases A Silk Road Outpost, Country Announces to Build 'Great Green Wall'

07.27.2021 09:20 AM

The Chinese government announced its plan to develop a natural barrier against sandstorms as the northwestern part of the country was engulfed by a massive sandstorm that can only be imagined in movies.

Loss of Oxygen in Oceans Detrimental to Marine Life; Scientists Show How Deoxygenation Rapidly Affects Reef Ecosystem

07.27.2021 09:10 AM

Scientists found that the lack of oxygen on the Caribbean coral reef is affecting marine life. Macro-organisms have avoided the deoxygenated water, but those who did not end up suffocated.

Mangroves in Danger: Lack of Invertebrates, Other Species That Threaten Plant Populations

07.27.2021 08:50 AM

As mangroves protect coastal areas and small marine animals by providing shelter and defense, they also need marine animals to survive. A new study shows that the lack of animals could threaten their population.

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