ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Asian Beetle Species Offer Insights on New Color, Material Strength

TECH & INNOVATION 06.18.2021 05:20 AM

Scientists are looking at the exoskeleton of an Asian beetle species, using its unique properties to develop new technologies based on its color and mechanical strength.

Wild Chimpanzee Orphans May Die Early Due to Chronic Stress Caused by Maternal Death

06.18.2021 02:37 AM

Chronic stress could be one of the reasons some animals, specifically chimpanzee orphans have less offspring or shorter lives.

Gigantic Rhinoceros Fossils Dubbed Largest Mammal to Grace the Earth, Uncovered in China’s Gansu Province

06.18.2021 01:03 AM

Researchers have uncovered perfectly preserved fossils of giant rhinos in the Gansu province of northwestern China. Reconstructing the animal's anatomy showed that fossils came from a new species of giant rhinos, the largest mammals to ever walk the Earth.

More Dead Deers Found in British Columbia as Fatal Disease Causing Blood Vessel Impairment Spreads

06.18.2021 00:46 AM

A deadly disease that initially started to affect deer on Vancouver Island in 2020 is still spreading in local populaces, the provincial government recently announced.

Butterflies Endangered: How Too Much Nitrogen Risks Them in Switzerland

06.17.2021 23:32 PM

A study finds that the deposition of nitrogen from agriculture, vehicle emissions, and industry is endangering butterflies in Switzerland.

NASA Says Earth Is Absorbing "Unprecedented" Amount of Heat, Solar Cycles Not an Issue

06.17.2021 22:19 PM

Earth’s energy imbalance has almost doubled during the 14-year period from 2005 to 2019, according to a new study.

"Hummingbird Whisperer" Feeds Over 200 Birds with Specialized Nectar Mix As They Buzz Outside Her Office

06.17.2021 11:48 AM

Melanie Barboni, an assistant researcher at UCLA has come to be known as the Hummingbird Whisperer feeding more than 200 hummingbirds from her UCLA office window and advocating sustainable conservation efforts.

How Did This One Snail Species Evade Mass Extinction? World's Smallest Computer Helps Solve the Mystery

06.17.2021 09:20 AM

The world's smallest computer shed light on how one snail species evade the mass extinction of snails in the South Pacific Society Islands brought by an unusually fast predator.

Neanderthal Genomes of Father, Daughter and 12 Other Relatives Reveal Diverse Family Groups

06.17.2021 08:59 AM

The genomes of a Neanderthal father and daughter, together with their relatives in a 100-year-period timespan, helped reveal the diversity among these prehistoric family setups.

Dog's Natural Love for Sticks: Where Does it Come From? and Why Do They Do It?

06.17.2021 08:50 AM

Whenever you take your dog for a walk you've surely seen them trot around with a stick back home. If you've ever wondered why they love sticks so many experts say it may be due to their genetics, breeding, or curiosity.

Brittle Stars with Thousands of ‘Pig Snouts’ and Thorny Nest of Teeth Found

06.17.2021 08:46 AM

Scientists have recently described a new family of brittle stars with thousands of "pig snouts" from one specimen from a seamount off New Caledonia.

18 Bat Species in Switzerland Found Harboring Viruses from 39 Viral Families Including COVID-19

06.17.2021 07:10 AM

A new study found that bats are harboring viruses from 39 different viral families which include some viruses which have the potential risk of jumping to other animals, as well as humans, and lead to disease.

Young Neolithic Artisans: 5,000-Year-Old Pots With Three Fingerprints Crafted by Two Young Males

06.17.2021 06:44 AM

Upon examining pieces of pottery from the Neolithic period reveals that the clay pots were made by at least three individuals, two of them were young males between the ages of 13 to 22.

Waste Paper Potentially Efficient Contributor to Cellulase Production, Researchers Find

06.17.2021 03:40 AM

Researchers have recently discovered that waste paper could potentially be effectively used for the production of enzymes by Trichoderma longiflorum.

Poor Air Quality Leads to Increased COVID-19 Risk, Preventive Measures Reduce Risks by 15%

06.17.2021 02:52 AM

New research by a UCLA-led team yesterday announced, long-term exposure to poor air quality increased the risk of COVID-19 in the United States in 2020.

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