ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Maori, Possibly the First Humans to Travel to Antarctica 1,000 Years Before Russian Expedition

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.07.2021 06:18 AM

A new study by New Zealand researchers recently suggested that Māori, the indigenous people of mainland New Zealand have a substantially longer history with the southernmost continent of Earth.

Oldest Male Chimpanzee in the US Dies at 63: How Long Can Chimps Live?

06.07.2021 05:10 AM

Cobby, the oldest male chimpanzee in the US, passed away on May 5 at San Francisco Zoo and Gardens. He is said to be a “charismatic and compassionate leader” of his troop in the zoo.

Giant Dinosaur Skeleton Discovered in China 70-Percent Complete; Paleontologists Say This 26-Feet Jurassic Find is 180 Million Years Old

06.06.2021 21:32 PM

Chinese paleontologists recently discovered an extraordinarily intact giant dinosaur skeleton. The discoverers said, the fossil discovered in a dig late last month in soil is dated roughly 180 million years.

70-Year-Old Coffee-Wilting Fungus Reanimated for Scientists to Discover Its Evolution

06.05.2021 05:59 AM

Researchers re-animated a 70-year-old Coffee-wilting fungus from cryogenic sleep to discover how it evolved to infect coffee plants like Arabica and Robust and how growers could minimize risks of outbreaks.

Microbes Thriving in Eastern Oysters Scrutinized to Study Its Impact to the Molluscs' Health

06.04.2021 06:00 AM

Researchers analyzed different microbes found in different oyster tissues and found that they have implications on the mollusk's immune system and function.

Ancient Sharks Almost Wiped Out in Strange Extinction 19 Million Years Ago

06.04.2021 01:24 AM

A recent study suggests possible answers to the mysterious extinction event that almost wiped out 90% of the sharks from Earth's ocean.

Rabid Bat Discovered in Olbrich Park: Second in Dane County, Fourth in Wisconsin to Test Positive for Rabies

06.03.2021 21:51 PM

A bat was discovered near the restrooms along Lakeland Avenue in Olbrich Park in Madison and according to Public Health Madison and Dane County, it tested positive for rabies.

Dead Zones Recurrently Forming in North Pacific During Warm Climates, Abrupt Episodes Happen Over the Last 1.2 Million Years

06.03.2021 05:30 AM

Recent analysis shows recurrent forming of dead zones in the North Pacific during warm climates. The new research provides crucial information for understanding the reasons for "hypoxia" or low oxygen in the North Pacific.

Oxygen in Freshwater Lakes Disappearing, Marine Life Threatened?

06.03.2021 05:10 AM

A study suggests that due to greenhouse gas emissions, freshwater ecosystems are in danger of running out of oxygen which in turn would cause the loss of species and more production of methane.

Growing Sinkhole Opens in Mexico Home; Scientists Explain What This Phenomenon Is

06.03.2021 02:00 AM

Authorities are investigating a massive sinkhole that appeared in a farmer's field in Mexico's Puebla state. The hole has rapidly expanded and is threatening to swallow a nearby house.

Magic Tricks Don't Work for All Birds; At Least Not With Eurasian Jays

06.02.2021 05:40 AM

In their new study, researchers recently emphasized how Eurasian jays are not quite as vulnerable to magic tricks as humans.

Transparent Solar Cells Could Be Possible Soon With Novel Electrode as the Building Block

06.02.2021 05:10 AM

Scientists proved that a new type of transparent electrode could be used as a building block for see-through solar cells to make on-site energy generation possible.

Giant River Otter Resurfaces in Argentina After Being Extinct for Over 40 Years

06.02.2021 04:30 AM

Conservationists have just sighted a giant river otter--believed to be extinct for over 40 years, in the rivers of the Impenetrable National Park, Argentina.

Inevitable Mass Extinction Event Due to Human Activity is Higher than What Wiped the Dinosaurs

06.02.2021 04:05 AM

An international team of scientists found that the mass extinction rate that will soon be upon is considerably higher than the rate of extinction experienced when dinosaurs were wiped off the face of the planet millions of years ago.

Deadly Stonefish: Scientists Unlock Mysteries Behind This Toxic Fish's Venom

06.02.2021 00:49 AM

Researchers working to unlock mysteries behind the toxic venom of the deadly stonefish have recently discovered which could change the manner sting victims could undergo treatment in the future.

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