ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Sequoias And Coastal Redwoods Appear To Flourish Despite Climate Change

Lasers Can Now Measure Biomass in Giant Redwoods

TECH & INNOVATION 10.15.2020 08:30 AM

New research from the University College London (UCL) demonstrates the first application of laser technology for the measurement of volume and biomass of giant trees - used in the great Californian redwoods in this case.

A New Species of Tardigrades Can Survive Radiation

10.15.2020 07:50 AM

Autofluorescence or skin protection against radiation is a unique feature of a few animal species. Indian scientists discover a new species of tardigrades, which can already survive extreme environments but also survive exposure to radiation that easily kills bacteria within minutes.

Love Milk? Choose What's Good for the Environment

10.14.2020 23:21 PM

Countless ads have advertised the benefits of drinking milk without mentioning its effects to the environment. Here's what milk you should buy that's good for the environment.

The Macaque Population in Lopburi, Thailand Have Increased To Nearly 9,000 Monkeys

10.14.2020 09:00 AM

In March, video footage showed macaque gangs fighting over bottles of milk. Currently, the thousands of macaques in the Lopburi province have reached up to 9,000, and coexisting with the monkeys have become increasingly challenging.

Great Barrier Reef Threatened With Extinction "Within 20 Years"

The Great Barrier Reef Has Declined By Half, New Study Shows

10.14.2020 08:40 AM

The latest survey at the Great Barrier Reef has shown that its populations - across small, medium, and large coral species - have generally declined over the last thirty years.

What is the Urban Heat Island Effect?

10.14.2020 08:30 AM

Global warming causes a phenomenon called the urban heat island effect. A recent study sheds light on the importance of urban planning involving vegetation to lower urban temperatures.

American Pikas More Resilient Against Climate Change Than Previously Thought

10.14.2020 08:20 AM

American pikas, small mammals mostly living in high-altitude and cool habitats, defy previous predictions that climate change will force them to move to higher and cooler places until there is no more and their species die out, according to a new study.

The World Meteorological Organization Reports the Consequences of Anthropogenic Climate Change

10.14.2020 00:21 AM

Human activities causing global warming comes with grave circumstances such as this year's wildfires, floods, droughts, and tropical storms. The World Meteorological Organization just released a report assessing how much international humanitarian aid may be needed in the coming years.

"Powered By Honey": Rolls-Royce Unveils the Bumblebee 5000 From Its Young Designer Competition

10.13.2020 09:30 AM

British car manufacturer Rolls-Royce has revealed the winner for its Young Designer Competition - a bee-themed car powered by honey to be known as Bumblebee 5000.

Researchers Complete Year-Long Expedition in the Arctic Ocean

10.12.2020 23:59 PM

A year-long expedition in the Arctic Ocean allowed researchers to witness how sea ice is disappearing in the North Pole, allowing them to project how the Arctic would be affected by climate change in the future.

Carnivorous Animals Near People Also Eat Human Food, Upsetting Ecosystems

10.12.2020 23:08 PM

A new study reveals that carnivores living near humans get up to half of their diets from the same food as humans, threatening the ecosystems dominated by carnivores in North America.

New Crop Microbiome Cryobank To Open in the U.K. To Tackle Food Crop Security

New Microbiome Cryobank to Open in the UK, Looks to Tackle Food Crop Security

10.12.2020 09:56 AM

U.K. scientists will be collaborating for a new crop microbiome cryobank to preserve the nation's major food crops' DNA. The platform will include data for sustainability, crop types, soil types, and necessary microbiomes to tackle the Sustainable Development Goal of eradicating hunger.