ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Bees: What Do We Really Know?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 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.

Expect Trillions of Brood X Cicada To Invade the US After Hibernation For 17 Years

01.22.2021 01:01 AM

Brood X cicada colony is set to invade 15 states of the US after 17 years of hibernating in the ground. These insects are said to be in trillions and produce a noise of 100 decibels.

Abnormal Coat Patterns in Zebras Show Troubling Signs of Species' Future

01.21.2021 23:10 PM

A new study shows genetic distancing in zebras results in odd patterns and colors due to human activity.

On Making Flapping Drones: Understanding How Butterflies Fly Will Be Helpful

01.21.2021 22:06 PM

Butterflies create a pocket with their wings that added a thrust to take off. Scientists believe that understanding this can help in improving the design of flapping drones.

Male Praying Mantis Developed A Mechanism To Avoid Decapitation After Mating

01.21.2021 05:06 AM

Male praying mantis always ends up decapitated after mating but a new study revealed that these insects have developed a new trick to avoid being eaten by their mate.

Look! Geologist Finds an Incredible Cookie Monster Rare Rock Worth $10,000

01.21.2021 04:45 AM

The agate rock was found in the Soledade region in Brazil in November 2020. There is a mirror image of Cookie Monster the Muppet inside it.

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