MEDICINE & HEALTHThe new research suggests that Methylene Blue can possibly be an active ingredient in sunscreens because it is safe for coral reefs and can offer a broad-spectrum protection from ultraviolet rays.
A critically endangered tree in a Missouri greenhouse was recently reported to have produced a flower that had never been documented before, in the field of science.
Among the 60,000 species of a giant turtle in the Galapagos Islands, one is believed to be extinct. But a recent expedition proves that the Chelonoidis phantasticus is still alive after being pronounced extinct for over a century.
According to local vector control officials, three scrub jays found dead in the Galt area tested positive for the West Nile virus and confirming the first case of the disease in Sacramento County.
A boy who is celebrating his 5th birthday gets an unexpected birthday present after finding a black fossil of a megalodon shark tooth on the South Carolina coast.
Mauna Loa's western flank might trigger the biggest volcanic eruption. The flank which has a horizontal fault beneath it lies dormant, but researchers say that the volcano is due anytime soon.
Flowering plants, formally known as angiosperms, are now among the most populous across terrestrial ecosystems, providing other organisms with food through their fruits. However, their exact origins have remained a mystery for a long time - and ancient plant fossils could help unravel their secrets.
Science reports recently came out with some good news stating that a new study showed the great white shark population off the coast of Northern California is healthy and more importantly, growing.
A thick, viscous, mucus-like substance colloquially known as sea snot is floating on the water surface of Turkey's Sea of Marmara. Unlike most cases, scientists claim that this could pose harm to organisms below the sea.
Conservationists are ecstatic to find Tasmanian devil joeys born in the wild of Australia after the carnivorous marsupials have been wiped out from the mainland for over 3,000 years.
A recent discovery shows that water lizards, also known as anoles, can scuba-dive and breath under streams. The semi-aquatic lizards can stay underwater for up to 16 minutes.
NASA will launch at least five satellites worth at least $300 million in Earth System Observatory by 2029 to help people better understand climate change and extreme weather .