ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Ancient Civilization Flourished in the Desert Thanks to Bird Droppings

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 01.25.2021 23:59 PM

A new study shows ancient farmers used seabird guano to fertilize the arid soil of the Atacama Desert.

Study Shows Worrying Acceleration of Global Ice Loss

01.25.2021 23:12 PM

A new study shows how fast the global ice is melting, losing roughly 28 trillion tonnes since 1994. Record-breaking acceleration of ice loss throughout the planet worries scientists in a new study published on Monday.

Understanding the Key Tech Required in Vertical Farming

01.25.2021 19:06 PM

Vertical farming involves; growing crops indoors under artificial temperature and lighting conditions. This technology focuses on increasing productivity in small places. It utilizes soil-free methods like aeroponics, aquaponics, and hydroponics. Read on to understand the main tech you need for your vertical farm.

Scientists Rediscovered Extinct Mount Pinatubo Volcano 30 Years After It Erupted

01.25.2021 04:50 AM

Almost 30 years since Mount Pinatubo erupted, the second-most powerful volcanic eruption of the 20th century, scientists have rediscovered the extinct Pinatubo volcano mouse.

Man’s Best Friend No More: Does a Dog Now Belong To a Woman?

01.25.2021 03:20 AM

A study by WSU researchers found different factors playing a vital role in building equally beneficial associations between humans and dogs, including hunting, temperature, and astonishingly, gender.

Bees: What Do We Really Know?

01.25.2021 01:55 AM

There are many misconceptions regarding bees, and as much as some may fear them, bees are key to the flourishment of flowers and fruits.

Unique Fungi Helps Plants Fight off Aphids With Strengthened Immunity

01.25.2021 00:43 AM

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen showed that unique fungi could strengthen the immune system of wheat and bean plants to fend off aphids.

Slow Demise of the Devonian Era

01.24.2021 23:46 PM

Unlike other mass-extinction events, the Devonian extinction was a slow demise for early organisms due to multiple crises.

Pesticide Is The Reason Bees Are Not Getting Adequate Sleep

01.24.2021 22:30 PM

Pesticides affect how bees, nature's hardworking insects, are unable to pollinate properly and effectively. As a result, they don't get the adequate sleep they need.

Early Human Species: How Many Were There?

01.24.2021 21:18 PM

A long time ago, there were more human species than just homo sapiens and homo Erectus. But scientists are debating how to classify the different species.

Dogs, Why Do You Bury Bones?

01.23.2021 21:35 PM

Experts say that dogs bury their bones out of instinct from their gray wolf ancestors, with some breeds more prone to odd behavior than others.

Sahara Desert Experienced Snow For the 4th Time in 42 Years!

01.23.2021 01:08 AM

The Sahara desert is covered in snow for the fourth time in 42 years! The rare snowfall has left a unique pattern on sand dunes.

Indoor Vertical Farms Can Also Feed Livestock

01.23.2021 01:02 AM

Unlike the vertical farms found in densely packed cities, this vertical farm in Utah grows food for cows.

Dreaded Bobbit Worm Lair Discovered

01.22.2021 03:25 AM

Scientists discover 20 million-year-old evidence that paints how ancient Bobbit worms hunted for food.

World's Richest Person Elon Musk Is Offering $100M Prize for Best Carbon Capture Technology

01.22.2021 03:05 AM

The world's richest man announced on his Twitter account that he would be giving a $100 million prize for the best carbon capture technology that will hopefully save the planet.

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