ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Butterflies Endangered: How Too Much Nitrogen Risks Them in Switzerland

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 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.

China Claims "There is no Leak" in Taishan Nuclear Power Plant

06.17.2021 01:20 AM

The Chinese environment ministry has released a statement reaffirming that "There is no leak" at the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong province, southern China.

New Plant Part Discovered: Scientists Studied Weed for More Than 100 Years

06.16.2021 06:21 AM

A new plant part was recently discovered, something that scientists have been examining for more than 100 years already.

Thick Blankets of Cobwebs Seen in Australia After Flooding, Mouse Plague

06.16.2021 05:00 AM

Southeastern Australia is beaking blanketed by thick cobwebs after flooding with powerful winds, and a mouse plague that destroyed crops and started house fires.

Local Vietnam Rice Genomes Improve Crop Resilience, Withstands Climate Change

06.16.2021 00:42 AM

A new study by Earlham Institute and International Rice Research Institute confirmed that a local rice genome from Vietnam's agriculture can be an effective solution to greater food demand, and resist climate change.

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