ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Dog Domestication Begun Because of Leftovers

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 01.07.2021 23:40 PM

Dietary restrictions hold the key to dog domestication during the paleolithic era. Dogs might have become man's best friend because they ate Paleo humans' leftovers.

3 Ways to Help Pets Overcome Separation Anxiety

01.07.2021 22:30 PM

If you're worried about leaving your pets when you go back to work or school, here are 3 tips to help them overcome separation anxiety.

Are Birds Self-Aware and Conscious?

01.07.2021 21:56 PM

Two papers discover birds have similar brain structures to mammals, making them capable of consciousness.

Cities are Turned Into Ovens Because of Climate Change

01.07.2021 20:37 PM

A new model predicts that by 2100 the global temperature will rise by 4.4 degrees Celcius. By 2100, a new model estimates that cities worldwide could warm by 4.

Researchers Uncover Mysterious “Drowning” Disease That Kills off Sea Stars

01.07.2021 19:30 PM

Researchers might have discovered why sea stars have been dying all around the world for the past seven years, with some species pushed to the brink of extinction.

Coal-Conversion Tech: Researchers Microwave Coal Powder Into Graphite

01.07.2021 16:00 PM

With the standard household microwave oven, copper foil, and glass containers, researchers from the University of Wyoming have turned coal powder into graphite.

Platypus: Why Some Mammals Lay Eggs

01.07.2021 13:00 PM

New research explains why platypus and echidnas are the only egg-laying mammal. The not so popular Australian mammal, the platypus, has been a mystery to scientists since its discovery.

South Asia's Worsening Air Pollution Is Causing Pregnancy Loss, Study

01.07.2021 11:30 AM

A new study suggests that air pollution has increased the risk of having pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and stillbirth each year across India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

Novel Catalyst Turns Plastic into Fuel and Wax

01.07.2021 10:00 AM

Researchers have developed a new catalyst for turning plastic waste into fuel and wax. The plastic crisis is one of the worst human-made threats to the planet.

Human Migrations in the Past Gave Rise To Vitamin D Deficiencies in the Present

01.07.2021 06:30 AM

According to a new study, the pattern of human migration from the last 500 years - moving from places of high sunlight to those of lower sunlight - impacts contemporary health outcomes in destination countries.

Scientists Discover Surprising Dwarf Giraffes in Uganda and Namibia

01.07.2021 05:00 AM

Dwarf giraffes recently discovered in Namibia and Uganda shocked scientists and environmentalists alike.

Tapanuli Orangutan: Rarest Great Ape Is in Greater Danger Than Previously Known

01.06.2021 17:00 PM

The Tapanuli Orangutan is the most endangered great ape, and its habitat is threatened by human activity.

These Transparent Plants and Animals are a Must See

01.06.2021 13:00 PM

These six see-through animals and plants let you see what's inside their transparent bodies, a perfect camouflage to avoid their predators.

Microplastics in Seafood, Should We Be Worried?

01.06.2021 07:30 AM

Study shows seafood ingesting millions of microplastics that can be consumed by humans. Seafood is a standard part of everyone's meals. But with the plastic crisis at large, is seafood safe for human consumption.

Japan’s Snow Monkeys’ Onsen Practice Reduces Stress

01.06.2021 04:00 AM

The onsen practice of snow monkeys is not exclusively about warming their bodies or bobbing for apples. They appear to appreciate onsen for its properties that reduce stress.

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