ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

New Wheat and Barley Genomes Can Help Feed the World

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.30.2020 12:00 PM

Researchers revealed a new genetic variation in wheat and barley: a significant improvement for the global initiative in breeding varieties of higher-yielding barley and wheat.

Insects Can Be an Essential Teaching Tool for Children - Researchers

11.30.2020 06:00 AM

Researchers conducted a survey to study further and discover more about how public schools are using insects when teaching kids.

E-Scooters: Are They Bad for the Environment?

11.29.2020 20:00 PM

There was a surge in the use of e-scooters when the economies reopened after the lockdowns were lifted, but most people do not know that they have hidden impacts on the environment.

Wombats Too Have Biofluorescent Fur, Not Just Platypus

11.28.2020 18:00 PM

Scientists just found that a platypus could glow in the dark, as well as wombats. It was just a few weeks ago when scientists discovered another bizarre characteristic of a platypus: its biofluorescent fur.

Who's the Best Dad in the Animal Kingdom?

11.27.2020 17:00 PM

Typically, a dad does not care for his young as it is usually the mother's job. But some animals are exception to that rule.

Australian Wasp Shown to Pose Serious Danger to Aviation Safety

11.27.2020 08:00 AM

Over a 39-month period, invasive keyhole wasps, specifically known as the Pachodynerus nasidens at the Brisbane Airport" were reportedly responsible for the 93 cases of "fully blocked replica pitot probes."

Love that Smell After the Rain? Here’s What You Need to Know About ‘Petrichor’

11.27.2020 05:00 AM

According to reports, the scientific name for the smell after rainfall is 'petrichor,' originally named by two Australian scientists in the 1960s.

Leaf Cutter Ants Evolved a Biomineral Armor That Protects It From Pathogens

11.26.2020 19:00 PM

Leaf cutter ants are the first known insects in the world that suit up with a biomineral armor to protect itself from pathogens.

Large Sunspot Arrives in Time for Thanksgiving

11.26.2020 11:00 AM

Scientists from the Nasional Solar Observatory of the US National Science Foundation forecasted the arrival of a large sunspot in time for Thanksgiving.

Awareness on the Impact of Climate Change on the Spread of Infectious Diseases

11.26.2020 06:00 AM

Understanding how climate inconsistency impacts the spread of diseases is essential for both researchers and the general public.

[WATCH]: Face-Off Between A Croc and Bull Shark Caught By a Drone

11.25.2020 20:00 PM

Tourists were fishing and swimming when they saw a croc nearby having a face-off with a bull shark. Crocodiles and sharks are two of the most feared aquatic animals because of their sharp teeth and preying instincts.

‘Dim the Sun’ to Save the Earth. Would It Work?

11.25.2020 19:00 PM

Emitting reflective particles into the atmosphere could eventually save the Earth from climate change.

Researchers Identify Key Factor for Calcium Carbonate Recovery From Industrial Wastes

11.25.2020 12:00 PM

Scientists have presented a new set of guidelines in using solvents as recovery agents for calcium carbonate (CaCO3) from industrial wastes.

Aquaculture: Solution To Providing Food For the Growing Population

11.25.2020 07:00 AM

Studies suggest that there may not be so many fish in the sea anymore, leaving aquaculture to be the best method to provide food for the growing population.

What Do Dogs Dream About While Sleeping?

11.24.2020 08:30 AM

No, it is not just humans that have dreams when sleeping because dogs dream also. But what do they dream about?

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