ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Plastic Pollution Could Be Leading Sea Turtles into an 'Evolutionary Trap," Can They Still Avert This Disaster?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.02.2021 08:40 AM

A new study led by the University of Exeter suggests that the unchecked plastic pollution in the oceans is leading sea turtles into an evolutionary trap.

EEI: Earth's Energy Imbalance is Human-Induced and Less Than 1% Natural, Study Says

08.02.2021 07:53 AM

A recent study shows evident data that the energy imbalance of our planet is not natural but is actually human-induced.

Massive Melting Event in Greenland Is So Big It Could Cover Florida; Should We Fear Ocean Level Rise?

08.02.2021 07:14 AM

A higher than normal heatwave has struck Greenland, subjecting its ice sheet to a massive melting event, with an ice melt supposedly enough to cover the entire state of Florida with water.

Notable Discoveries in Science 50, 100, and 150 Years Ago That Are Not Widely Known

08.02.2021 06:44 AM

Humans have used science in understanding how things behave the way they are. In this article, learn notable discoveries from 50, 100, and 150 years ago that contributed to scientific knowledge.

Tufted Titmouse: Bird Species That Scientists Call 'Fur Thief' of Live Predators

08.02.2021 04:30 AM

New observations showed how a specific bird species is stilling fur from live mammals. This behavior is called “Kleptotrichy.”

Sumatran Tigers in Indonesia Recovering From COVID-19, Cause of Coronavirus in Animals Still Unknown

08.02.2021 02:41 AM

In Indonesia, two rare Sumatran tigers tested positive for COVID-19 last month and are being treated by zookeepers. Jakarta officials are now investigating the cause of the infection as none of their caretakers and zoo staff have the infection.

Dark Sky Preserves: Protecting Pieces of Natural Night Sky Against Artificial Light

08.01.2021 02:12 AM

Among the countless effects of anthropogenic activities, perhaps one of the lesser known problems is the diminishing number of our dark sky preserves - facing threats from land-use practices to air pollution.

Unique Brain Structures Might've Helped Ancient Birds Outlive Nonavian Dinosaurs

07.31.2021 23:30 PM

An examination of a recently-excavated bird fossil suggests that their unique brain shape might have helped these early birds survive the Chicxulub asteroid impact - an extinction event that wiped out nonavian dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

NASA-DCOTSS Mission Explores How Summertime Thunderstorms Influence Climate Change Using ER-2 809 Airplane

07.31.2021 05:28 AM

A new NASA-led study will conduct an investigation regarding the impacts of thunderstorm activities to climate change in a robot plane specialized to visit higher heights of the atmosphere.

Bottled Water Vs. Tap Water: Study Estimates Health and Environmental Impacts of Water Consumption in Barcelona

07.30.2021 06:55 AM

A new study by Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) found that bottled water is 3,500 times more harmful to the environment than tap water. This led to people asking which of the two is better.

1.8 Million-Year-Old Jawbone of Eurasian Hunting Dog Found Alongside Human Remains

07.30.2021 04:30 AM

Scientists may have found Europe's first hunting dog after unearthing a 1.8 million-year-old jawbone of a huge prehistoric canine in an iconic human fossil site.

Oldest-Ever Animal Fossils Discovered in Canada: Proves Aquatic Sponge-Like Creatures Exist 890 Million Years Ago

07.30.2021 00:07 AM

A geologist recently discovered animal fossils believed to be the oldest-ever discovery of its kind. They dated back 890 million years and were estimated to have existed before more complex creatures.

14,000 Scientists Declare Climate Emergency, Continued Negligence to Climate Change May Bring "Untold Suffering"

07.29.2021 22:52 PM

Nearly 14,000 scientist signatories from over 150 countries urge the implementation of a few big climate policies to combat climate change and to avoid untold suffering brought by ignoring global warming.

PFAS: How Chemicals in Food Packaging and Nonstick-Pans Contaminate the Arctic? And Why Is It a Problem?

07.29.2021 07:15 AM

Research shows that PFAS, mad-made chemicals used in a variety of household and indusrial products, are increasingly becoming concentrated and leaking out of the Arctic Ice thanks to the warming of the planet.

Ivindo National Park Becomes Second UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gabon, Securing International Support for Conservation

07.29.2021 06:10 AM

Recognizing Gabon as a global biodiversity and conservation leader, UNESCO has declared the Ivindo National Park as a World Heritage Site.

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