ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Largest Carbon Reservoir: New Study Estimates Deposit in Earth’s Outer Core

PHYSICS & MATH 08.21.2021 02:01 AM

A new collaboration from Florida State University (FSU) and Rice University reveals just how much carbon is stored in the Earth's outer core, and it might be the largest carbon reservoir on the planet.

Billion-Year Geologic Record Gap: Grand Canyon's Great Unconformity Possibly Due to Rodinia's Breakup

08.21.2021 01:00 AM

The Great Unconformity represents the one-billion-year gap in the geologic record of the Grand Canyon. Now, researchers believe they have found what caused this mysterious gap.

Geothermal Activity Under Antarctic Ice Sheet Bring Thwaites Glacier on Brink of Collapse Due to Excessive Melting

08.20.2021 23:42 PM

A new study identified another inevitable cause of melting glaciers in the Antarctic ice sheet - geothermal activity.

Four Storms, Wildfires Over North American Continent Captured Via Satellite Imaging

08.20.2021 10:47 AM

A new satellite imaging from NOAA captured four different storms over the North American continent in a single imaging.

Why is White Clover Poisonous? Study Claims Its Chemical Defense Mechanism Resulted From Hybridization

08.20.2021 10:34 AM

White clover releases toxic cyanide as a defense mechanism called cyanogenesis to deter insect pests. A new study showed that this characteristic could be traced to hybridization from its two European clover species ancestors.

Antarctic Ice Sheet's Rising Sea Levels Could Be 'Countered' by Snowfall Induced Through Warming Ocean of Northern Hemisphere

08.20.2021 07:25 AM

A new study on climate change shows a complimentary reaction of Earth's biggest ice sheets under global warming.

Hottest Month in History To Bring Drought and Fire Clouds in Future Summers

08.20.2021 06:43 AM

The monthly climate report from NOAA shows that July is indeed the hottest month in history. The experts said that drought and fire clouds brought by climate change will constantly occur in future summers.

Two Female Sharks Reproduce Offspring; Recorded as First Case of Asexual Reproduction in Italy

08.20.2021 04:49 AM

In a tank full of female sharks, a miracle baby shark was born, marking the first instance of asexual reproduction in the smooth-hound shark species.

Babbling Bats: Like an Infant, These Animal Species Babble to Get Their Parents' Attention

08.20.2021 04:40 AM

New research recently showed one resemblance between a human infant and a bat species and that's babbling. This behavior is said to be a gesture to call the attention of the parents.

SINAI Technologies, Decarbonization Startup, Raises $10M in Seed Funding Round

08.20.2021 04:32 AM

San Francisco-based decarbonization platform SINAI Technologies announced securing $10M in its latest Seed Funding Round.

Earth Destruction: Is This Really Possible? Black Holes, Volcanoes, Robotics May Negatively Impact the Planet in the Future

08.20.2021 02:15 AM

Reports have recently shown the possibility of the “end of the world,” which can be caused by black holes, volcanoes, and robotics, among others.

Cells Discovered in Corals, Sea Anemones, Engulfing Bacteria; A Discovery Potential for Better Marine Health Assessment

08.20.2021 00:30 AM

The presence of Cells has recently been discovered in sea anemones and corals, a finding that can eventually help in the development of tools to better analyze marine and coral health.

Archaeogenetics in Croatia's Neolithic, Bronze Age Possible Missing Piece of European Ancestry

08.19.2021 08:35 AM

New archaeogenetic findings were unearthed in two of Croatia's necropolises. The clues from the sites include Middle Bronze Age and Middle Neolithic Age remains, which are potential pieces in the missing ancestry of Europe.

Measuring Firebrands: New 'Emberometer' Uses 3D Imaging Techniques To Assess Wildfire Threats

08.19.2021 08:18 AM

Researchers detail a new approach to characterize airborne firebrands - small burning pieces of wood that allow a wildfire to spread.

Red Junglefowl Experiment Reveals Genetic Expression and Cognitive Enrichment Influence on Impulsivity

08.19.2021 07:53 AM

New research on chicken ancestors revealed the correlation between impulsivity to gene expression and early cognitive enrichment.

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