ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

In 50 Years, Shark and Ray Populations Declined By 70%

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 01.27.2021 21:22 PM

Recent research shows that oceanic shark and ray populations of 18 species have declined by 70% in the last half a century.

Primates Could Probably Talk If They Exerted Any Effort—Biologists

01.26.2021 21:54 PM

Stanford researchers have recently said primates could probably talk if they exerted any effort. Indeed, they suggested these animals are not maximizing their full potential in life-the ability to talk.

First Wolf Moon 2021: Your Guide to Watching This Year's First Full Moon

01.26.2021 21:25 PM

The final week of January will feature the first full moon of 2021. Wolf Moon's origins can be traced to January's wintry weather.

Scientists Debunk Large-Scale Tree Planting Myths

01.26.2021 21:15 PM

Experts propose 10 golden rules for large-scale tree planting projects to maximize carbon sequestration and biodiversity.

Newly Discovered Whale Species in the Gulf Already Bordering Extinction

01.26.2021 20:31 PM

Scientists confirm that the Bryde's whale population on the Gulf of Mexico is actually a separate species now known as Rice's whales that are already on the brink of extinction.

Air Pollution Could Increase the Risk of Developing Irreversible Sight Loss

01.26.2021 04:40 AM

Researchers from University College London found that air pollution increases the risk of progressive and irreversible sight loss or age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

New Study Reveals Social Inequality Recorded in Medieval Cambridge

01.26.2021 03:45 AM

New research on hundreds of human remains from medieval Cambridge suggests that social inequality was "recorded on its residents' bones."

Researchers Discover 'Exquisitely' Preserved Skull of a Dinosaur that Lived Over 70 Million Years Ago

01.26.2021 03:00 AM

Scientists have recently discovered what they described as an herbivorous dinosaur species' "exquisitely preserved" skull in New Mexico, famous for its odd head ornament.

Baby Tyrannosaurs Were the Size of Border Collie Dog, Study

01.26.2021 02:25 AM

Researchers created a 3D image of baby tyrannosaurs using the two tiny 1-inch dinosaur bones from Canada.

Hacks: How a Chemical Engineer is Promoting Sustainability with Plastic

01.26.2021 01:56 AM

A chemical engineer develops chemical building blocks sourced from renewable materials such as plants and wood to manufacture existing plastic products or alternatives.

Saving Koalas, Forest Wars, and Net Zero Targets: The Environmental Problems Australia is Facing

01.26.2021 01:29 AM

The Australian government faces pressure from global powers, investors, and environmentalists to preserve Koalas, the forest and achieve net-zero emissions.

Researchers "Switched Off" This Chemical To Help Roots Penetrate Compact Soil

01.26.2021 00:46 AM

Researchers made a breakthrough in agriculture that explains why roots cannot penetrate compacted soil due to a biological signal that can be “switched off."

About 25% of All Bee Species ‘Unseen’ Since 1990

01.26.2021 00:28 AM

For the last 30 years, up to a quarter of all species of bees have reportedly fallen off international global data, amidst a major increase in the number of such records that exist.

Ancient Civilization Flourished in the Desert Thanks to Bird Droppings

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.

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