ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Scientists Discover the Oldest Identified Land Fungus, About 635 Million Years Old

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 01.31.2021 22:46 PM

The oldest evidence of land fungus may be a "wee microfossil" that's roughly more than 630 million years old. It was recently discovered in a cave in southern China.

Experts Say Vitamin Deficiency is Damaging All Kinds of Animals

01.31.2021 21:28 PM

Researchers and biologists uncover vitamin B1 or thiamine deficiency in marine and terrestrial animals that could be driving various species to major population declines.

Six Tools Meteorologists Use to Predict the Weather

01.31.2021 19:42 PM

Here are the six tools that meteorologists at NOAA’s National Weather Service use to monitor the conditions of the atmosphere to predict the weather.

5 Unique Monkey Species Many Never Knew Existed

01.31.2021 19:23 PM

There are reportedly almost 200 different monkey species living in the world. A recent report from Treehugger said there are almost 200 different monkey species found all over the world.

A Pod of Outcast Orcas Dominate an Entire Sea

01.30.2021 21:30 PM

Transient orca's, despite being outcasts on the West Coast, is thriving with the boom in the sea lion population. While the resident orcas are endangered of extinction with the loss in the salmon run in the Salish Sea.

Protect Your Dogs From This Tick-Borne Disease Now; Here's How

01.30.2021 21:00 PM

Experts detect infected ticks carrying deadly bacteria in Australia. Experts urge fur parents to take precautions to protect your dog.

Seaweed-Eating Crabs Could Help Save Threatened Coral Reefs

01.29.2021 21:32 PM

Caribbean seaweed-eating king crabs could save the coral reefs by keeping excessive seaweed growth under control.

Philippine Pangolins Spotted, Researcher Suggest It’s Not Too Late to Save Them

01.29.2021 20:44 PM

A new study recently suggested that with the proper conservation measures, the Philippine pangolin can still be saved and it is not yet considered an endangered species.

Scientists Finally Discovered Why Wombats Poo Are Cube-Shaped

01.29.2021 05:30 AM

After years of wondering, scientists have finally discovered why wombats poo are cube-shaped. Here's how their poo is formed into cubes.

Lab-Grown Meat for Pets? Experts Explain How

01.29.2021 03:20 AM

The concept of growing meat for humans' consumption from scratch in the form of cell cultures is becoming popular, and some also see this method as a guilt-free way to generate pet food.

Glacial Retreat Increases Risks of Alpine Plant Extinction

01.29.2021 03:00 AM

A new study shows that glacial retreat threatens plants unevenly and may lead to Alpine plants' extinction.

Study Shows Factors Affecting Americans’ Level of Concern Over Climate Change

01.29.2021 01:20 AM

A University of Otago study recently discovered factors impacting levels of concern of Americans over climate change, offering discussion on how such factors could affect alleviation initiatives.

Naked Mole Rats Can Speak Distinctive Dialects

01.28.2021 23:06 PM

Rodents, specifically naked mole rats, can speak unique dialects as recently found out by researchers.

Scientists Discovered the World's Smallest Reptile in Madagascar

World's Smallest Reptile Discoverd in Madagascar

01.28.2021 21:57 PM

A team of international scientists has found the world's smallest reptile. A team of international scientists has found a minuscule chameleon in Northen Madagascar that is believed to be the smallest reptile in the world.

Study Suggests Thumbs Helped Evolution Two Million Years Ago

01.28.2021 21:45 PM

New research suggests that opposable thumbs were not exclusive to homo sapiens. In fact, it might have helped early humans evolve as early as 2 million years ago.