ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Glacial Retreat Increases Risks of Alpine Plant Extinction

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 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.

Meet Simba: Singapore's First Artificially Conceived Lion Cub

01.28.2021 02:30 AM

Singapore introduces Simba, who was conceived via artificial insemination. His genetic father, Mufasa, died shortly after the procedure at the ripe age of 20.

Scientists Uncover the Mystery Behind the Massive Craters in Siberia

01.28.2021 00:41 AM

Massive craters are appearing in Siberia, worrying scientists about the reason behind the sudden outbursts from underground.

Science Times - Drop In Wildlife Tourism Dents Conservation Funding In Kenya

Scientists Reveal Humans Were Drinking Milk Before They Could Even Digest It

01.28.2021 00:33 AM

People in Modern Kenya and Sudan were already drinking milk products approximately 6,000 years ago. This was found in the most recent study by scientists who also said these people consumed milk even before they could digest it.

Abandoned Oil Rigs Repurposed to Help the Planet Heal

01.27.2021 23:10 PM

Research shows that oil rigs repurposed as reefs are one of the most successful marine habitats. Decommissioned oil rig sitting on the Pacific Ocean waters has been the new home for a thriving ecosystem.

Did Experts Just Found Mars Mineral in an Antarctic Ice Core?

01.27.2021 22:33 PM

Researchers found a common Martian mineral in an ice core from Antarctica. Researchers found a Martian mineral from Antarctica within an ice core. The finding indicates that minerals were forged in the same manner on both Earth and Mars in the shape of a delicate, yellow-brown powder known as jarosite.