ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

How Eroded Seabed Rocks Provide Essential Nutrient Sources for Marine Organisms, Study

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 03.22.2021 23:15 PM

Researchers discovered that eroded seabed rocks release iron -- an essential nutrient for marine microorganisms -- into the ocean, helping sustain life and affecting the overall food chain.

After 900 Years: Icelandic Volcano Erupts, Posing No Threats to Locals

03.21.2021 22:58 PM

Krysuvik System has erupted, spewing crimson red lava to flow. However, experts say that the eruption poses no health threats or dangers to locals.

Japanese Space Firm to Launch Satellite That Will Use Magnets to Clean Space Junk

03.21.2021 00:17 AM

Japanese private company Astroscale is set to launch the world's first satellite that will use magnets to collect space junk.

Tardigrades: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Little Water Bears

03.20.2021 22:04 PM

Tardigrades have wowed biologists since their first discovery in 1773. Today the microscopic 'little water bears' are infamous for their extraordinary resilience in extreme conditions such as cold, heat, radiation, and even the vacuums of space.

Like a Volcanic Eruption! Australia Bushfires Spewed as Much Smoke to the Stratosphere

03.19.2021 23:14 PM

An Israeli study reveals that the bushfires in Australia from 2019 to 2020 spewed smoke as much as a volcanic eruption to the stratosphere.

Sperm Whales in the 19th Century Share Information With Each Other to Avoid Whalers

03.19.2021 21:54 PM

They were harder to hunt than Moby Dick: A remarkable study shows that sperm whales in the 19th century outwit whalers by sharing information with each other to avoid harm.

Dinosaur with Arc-Shaped Feet Bones Might Have Been a Digger

03.19.2021 06:23 AM

Research findings recently showed dinosaurs, specifically 'Ankylosaurids,' may have been a digger. These dinosaur species were among the most strongly armored Cretaceous dinosaurs.

Chimps Zoom Video Call Each Other at Different Zoos to Ease Boredom During COVID-19 Lockdown

03.19.2021 02:23 AM

A Czech zoo has taken an unusual step to allow its chimpanzees to make video calls with other chimps at different zoos via Zoom to ease boredom and idleness among these animals due to pandemic lockdown.

Dead Sea Scrolls Found Recently: Fragments of Biblical Texts That Have Not Been Seen In Decades

03.19.2021 01:44 AM

Authorities have discovered a new set of Dead Sea scroll fragments of biblical texts, which has not been seen for 60 years.

Eagle Shark Bizarre Fins Help It Glide in Ancient Seas 93 Million Years Ago

03.18.2021 23:42 PM

Scientists discovered a new species called the eagle shark that used its bizarre wing-like fins to glide the ancient seas around 93 million years ago.

Cow Seaweed Diet Sees 86% Less Methane in Trials

03.18.2021 21:55 PM

Researchers discover red seaweed as a natural solution to methane by-products from cows and livestock. Significant reduction of methane emissions equals removing 100 million cars from the streets.

Modern World War I-Like Tri-Plane Could Revolutionize Future Green Commercial Flights

03.18.2021 20:29 PM

A UK startup, Faradair, is in the midst of developing a hybrid triple-winged box plane set to register at only 70 decibels with carbon-neutral emissions.

Kenya Rino Anti-Poaching Drive Reports Zero Incidents for the First Time After Two Decades

03.18.2021 03:49 AM

Kenya Wildlife Service said rhino poaching decreased from 59 cases in 2013 to zero in 2020. Kenya announced that no rhinos were poached in 2020. This is the first time in more than two decades that this has occurred.

Bottlenose Dolphins Adjust to Pollution, Enduring Intrusive Coastal Constructions

03.18.2021 03:19 AM

Bottleneck dolphins have learned to adjust with intrusive coastal constructions, a study conclusion recently presented in the Frontiers in Marine Science.

WATCH: Hippo Snores Out Bubbles While Taking Underwater Nap In Her Tank

03.17.2021 23:55 PM

Fiona the hippo is caught on video taking an underwater nap and snores bubbles. She is the smallest Nile hippo to survive after being drip-fed.

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