ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Baby Stegosaur Footprint From 100 Million Years Ago Discovered in China

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 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.

Ocean Waste Concern Among Adults Rise After Seeing Kids' Presentations

04.16.2021 04:30 AM

Average adults - like voters and community leaders - tend to show more concern about plastic and other forms of ocean waste after watching kids' presentations.

97% of Earth's Land May No Longer Be Ecologically Intact [STUDY]

04.16.2021 03:43 AM

A new study reveals that most of Earth's land is no longer ecologically intact due to human activities that also led to habitat loss in many species.

AI Tool Uses Satellite Imagery to Find Pollution Hotspots

04.16.2021 02:30 AM

A new AI tool uses a combination of machine learning, satellite imagery, and weather data to autonomously find locations with heavy air pollution down to the exact city block.

Did More Than 2.5 Billion Tyrannosaurus Rexes Roam Around Earth? That’s a Lot of Teeth!

04.16.2021 02:27 AM

Experts said 2.5 billion Tyrannosaurus rex prowled North America over a couple million years or so, with maybe 20,000 at any given time.

Earth Day 2021: Rainforest Trust Releases "Seven Ways to Help the Environment"

04.16.2021 02:20 AM

This coming April 22 marks the 51st anniversary of Earth Day - an annual event for showing support for environmental protection. Nonprofit organization Rainforest Trust has released "Seven Ways to Help the Environment."

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