ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Critically-Endangered Tree Produces Flower; Report Says It's a Never-Before-Recorded Occurrence

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 05.28.2021 08:29 AM

A critically endangered tree in a Missouri greenhouse was recently reported to have produced a flower that had never been documented before, in the field of science.

Giant Tortoise Still Roams Galapagos Islands After Being Thought to be Extinct 100 Years Ago

05.28.2021 08:21 AM

Among the 60,000 species of a giant turtle in the Galapagos Islands, one is believed to be extinct. But a recent expedition proves that the Chelonoidis phantasticus is still alive after being pronounced extinct for over a century.

Greyhound Dog with Lymphoma Receives New Vaccine That Has Anti-Cancer Effects in Various Tumors

05.28.2021 05:37 AM

A new report came out yesterday about a greyhound dog named Kelly who was injected with a vaccine made from tissue that was taken from her own tumors.

Virus Potentially Fatal to Humans Found in 3 Dead Birds for the First Time in Sacramento County

05.28.2021 02:03 AM

According to local vector control officials, three scrub jays found dead in the Galt area tested positive for the West Nile virus and confirming the first case of the disease in Sacramento County.

Extinct Dwarf Emu Egg Discovered in Sand Dune, a First of Its Kind

05.28.2021 01:13 AM

A unique dwarf emu egg was unearthed by experts from Tasmania. The extinct egg from Australia is the the first of its kind.

5-Year-Old Birthday Boy Finds Four-Inch Megalodon Shark Tooth from Millions of Years Ago

05.27.2021 20:58 PM

A boy who is celebrating his 5th birthday gets an unexpected birthday present after finding a black fossil of a megalodon shark tooth on the South Carolina coast.

Earthquake in Mauna Loa Could Trigger the Largest Volcanic Eruption

05.27.2021 08:23 AM

Mauna Loa's western flank might trigger the biggest volcanic eruption. The flank which has a horizontal fault beneath it lies dormant, but researchers say that the volcano is due anytime soon.

Ancient Plant Fossils Help Explain the Rise of Flowering Plants

05.27.2021 05:10 AM

Flowering plants, formally known as angiosperms, are now among the most populous across terrestrial ecosystems, providing other organisms with food through their fruits. However, their exact origins have remained a mystery for a long time - and ancient plant fossils could help unravel their secrets.

Great White Shark Population Growing: Now Totaling 300 Individuals Off Northern California's Coast

05.27.2021 01:11 AM

Science reports recently came out with some good news stating that a new study showed the great white shark population off the coast of Northern California is healthy and more importantly, growing.

Thick Sea Snot Covers the Sea of Marmara in Turkey, Could It Be Due to Climate Change?

05.27.2021 00:47 AM

A thick, viscous, mucus-like substance colloquially known as sea snot is floating on the water surface of Turkey's Sea of Marmara. Unlike most cases, scientists claim that this could pose harm to organisms below the sea.

After 3,000 Years, First Tasmanian Devil Born in Wild Australian Mainland

05.27.2021 00:06 AM

Conservationists are ecstatic to find Tasmanian devil joeys born in the wild of Australia after the carnivorous marsupials have been wiped out from the mainland for over 3,000 years.

Costa Rica Water Lizard Uses Bubble Snouts to Scuba Dive in 16 Minutes

05.26.2021 06:06 AM

A recent discovery shows that water lizards, also known as anoles, can scuba-dive and breath under streams. The semi-aquatic lizards can stay underwater for up to 16 minutes.

NASA's Earth System Observatory to Study How Climate Change Fuels Natural Disasters

05.26.2021 02:22 AM

NASA will launch at least five satellites worth at least $300 million in Earth System Observatory by 2029 to help people better understand climate change and extreme weather .

Animal, Plant Species Heading Towards Extinction: 25 Percent of 7 Million in Great Danger

05.26.2021 02:14 AM

There are seven million known plant and animal species on Earth today and more than one million are reportedly hopelessly towards extinction.

California Town Sinks 2 Feet Per Year; Here’s Why Corcoran Slowly Turns Into Sinkhole

05.25.2021 23:35 PM

The town of Corcoran in San Joaquin, California has been slow sinking for 14 years as agricultural companies continue to pump underground water to irrigate crops.

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