ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Mankind Has Sustainably Shaped Earth for at Least 12,000 Years

POLICY 04.20.2021 06:48 AM

A new study shows that land use of human societies for at least 12,000 years has been environmentally sound and sustainable - arguing that the current biodiversity crisis is not simply due to human activities but the mishandling of lands previously shaped sustainably.

Tyrannosaurs' Mass Death Site in Utah Shows These Dinosaurs Are Social Eaters

04.20.2021 03:17 AM

Paleontologists say a mass grave in Utah shows the dinosaurs may not have always been solitary predators as previously thought.

Meteor Shower 2021 Schedule: When is the Next Sky Show After Lyrid's Peak?

04.20.2021 03:04 AM

For enthusiasts looking for the next meteor shower, long-running meteorological reference Old Farmer's Almanac has released its 2021 Meteor Shower Calendar - complete with viewing tips!

Invasive Jumping Worms Invading Midwestern States, Threatening Agriculture

04.20.2021 02:29 AM

Jumping worms, also known as Amynthas spp, are invading the Midwest region of the US. They are invasive species that feast on organic materials and destroying farms.

Tarantulas Almost Everywhere Because of the Continental Drift

04.20.2021 02:02 AM

Perhaps the most popular species of spiders are the brightly-colored, hairy tarantulas - and a new study might finally explain how these eight-legged creatures exist virtually everywhere on the planet.

Baby Stegosaur Footprint From 100 Million Years Ago Discovered in China

04.20.2021 00:09 AM

A recent discovery showed a wee baby stegosaurus footprint believed to be from around 100 million years ago.

Red Himalayan Glacial Lake Discovered Using Satellite Images Taken Over the Past 20 Years

04.19.2021 21:17 PM

Researchers discovered a new Himalayan glacial lake that is as big as New York's Grand Central Station, and its waters are red.

Neanderthal Contributions to the Modern Man, Six Other Human Species Explained

04.19.2021 05:57 AM

An archaeology professor explains how Neanderthals contributed more than just genetic material to the modern man - they might have also culturally exchanged with their contemporary homo sapiens at the time.

Novel Amphibious Centipede Named After Local Gods Discovered, First for Japan in 143 Years

04.19.2021 05:38 AM

A large amphibious centipede has been discovered in Okinawa and Taiwan, measuring 20 cm (7.9 inches) in length and the first of its kind found in Japan for 143 years.

Tesla Crash in Texas Highlights Risks of Driverless Cars

04.19.2021 01:51 AM

A "driverless" Tesla electric car crashed Saturday evening in Texas, bursting into flames and leaving two dead, local authorities report.

Velociraptors Scarier Than Previously Thought, Uses Sense of Smell to Hunt at Night

04.19.2021 01:41 AM

Velociraptors have an excellent sense of smell that they used for hunting. But researchers found new evidence that these dinosaurs also hunt at night, making them scarier than previously thought.

Carbon Flooding in Oil Industry Remains Strong Despite Environmental, Health Risks

04.18.2021 02:26 AM

Despite its many environmental and health risks, the practice of carbon dioxide flooding remains rampant in the oil industry with its benefits to crude production.

Technology, Gadgets Use May Change Human Body Clock; Here's What to Do

04.18.2021 02:24 AM

Since the light bulb was patented in 1879, mankind has been guided day and night by artificial lighting, now available from television sets to smartphone screens - and a growing body of research proves their effect on our circadian rhythm.

Legionnaire’s Disease Detected in Macon Hotel Hot Tub: Where Is Its Origin? What Are the Symptoms, Treatment?

04.17.2021 22:13 PM

Two cases of Legionnaire's disease have been diagnosed in two individuals in Macon, Missouri - and local health officials warn visitors of the pool and hot tub at a local Inn.

How Did Gray Wolves Survive Mass Extinction from 11,700 Years Ago?

04.17.2021 01:18 AM

A new study analyzed gray wolves' ancient bones. It may have just revealed how these largest predators survived the mass extinction.

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