ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

'Fool's Gold': 'Real Gold' Discovered in This Mineral Pyrite

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.28.2021 04:50 AM

A study published recently provides a comprehensive analysis to understand "fool's gold' further specifically the mineralogical location of the trapped gold in pyrite, which may result in more environmental-friendly gold extraction methods.

Glaring Conservation Challenges: Elephant Herd Travels More Than 300 Miles, Baffles Scientists

06.28.2021 04:40 AM

A recent "March of the Elephants" across the southern part of China has captured the world's attention - but more importantly, highlights glaring problems on conservation and habitat loss for these endangered animals.

World's Smallest Pig: Conservationists Released Hog Into the Wild in Fear of Extinction

06.28.2021 04:20 AM

In an effort to boost the population of the world's smallest pigs, conservationists released eight of the dozen captive-bred pygmy hogs in the wild under the Pygmy Hog Conservation Program.

How Do Arabian Camels Travel 100 Miles of Desert and Endure Weeks Without Water?

06.28.2021 00:55 AM

An analysis of the well-developed kidneys of one-humped Arabian camels showed its role in coping with extremes, including surviving for weeks without drinking water.

Healthy Genetics, Less Mutations: The Importance of Keeping Males in a Population Highlighted in New Study

06.28.2021 00:34 AM

Among animal populations, it has been observed that only a few males are needed to keep the numbers healthy and fertilize all the females. However, a new study shows that they are also important for keeping the gene pool healthy and keeping bad mutations away.

Mysterious Disappearance of Large, Ice-Covered Antarctic Lake, Baffles Researchers

06.27.2021 23:30 PM

A team of international scientists discovered the mysterious disappearance of an Antarctic lake which left a new crater-like doline and paints a grim picture of climate change.

Pentagon Addresses Difficulties in Confirming 'Unidentified Aerial Phenomena' Encounters Citing 144 Incidents

06.27.2021 08:39 AM

A highly anticipated UAP report from the Pentagon doesn't talk about much about life beyond here on Earth - it tackles human behavior and the current cultural climate making investigations difficult.

LEGO Succeeds in Creating Recycled PET Plastic Bricks, But Will Take "Some Time" Before Hitting Shelves

06.27.2021 02:31 AM

Taking a major step towards its target of sustainable production by 2030, The LEGO Group has recently released its prototype brick made entirely from recycled plastic.

Endangered Fungus Tea-Tree Fingers Slowly Losing Grip on Its Last Australian Habitat

06.27.2021 01:33 AM

Tea-tree fingers, a species of fungus that suspiciously looks like burnt fingers, continue to struggle with their dwindling population in a small, remote Australian island.

Migratory Songbirds Can Sense Earth's Magnetic Field, Quantum Mechanism Introduced in New Study

06.26.2021 00:27 AM

A collaboration for the first time has been collecting evidence that the magnetic sense of migratory songbirds like European birds is based on a particular light-sensitive protein in the eye.

'Dragon Man': Could Be the Closest Human Species to Homo Sapiens than Neanderthals?

06.25.2021 23:16 PM

A near-perfectly fossil found in China, called Homo longi or "Dragon Man," represents a new human species that is said to be closely linked to Homo sapiens, replacing Neanderthals.

Highly Venomous Caterpillar: Potential for Medicine, Pest Control [Study]

06.25.2021 22:55 PM

A new study recently showed a highly venomous caterpillar, specifically, the one native to South East Queensland exhibits potential for use in medicines, as well as pest control.

Neanderthal-Like Bones Unearthed in Israel Complicates Human Lineage

06.25.2021 03:10 AM

A new Neanderthal-like lineage was discovered in Israel. The findings suggest possible interactions of the ancient human species, as well as sharing of the continental territory.

Giant Sea Anemone Also Eats Ants, Spiders: How Did These Insects Reach the Sea?

06.25.2021 01:53 AM

An in-depth look into what a giant sea anemone eats reveals a surprising part of its diet. Analysis showed that giant plumose anemone eats ants, and occasionally spiders, which are insects that are not found in the sea.

Taking the High Ground: Ancient Roman Camp Used to Reach Northwest Iberia Found

06.25.2021 01:41 AM

Gallaecia, also known as Hispania Gallaecia, was an ancient Roman province in what is now Northwest Iberia - and modern technology has helped uncover a long-lost camp in the high ground built and used by Roman soldiers to take the region.

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