ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Heavy Metal Toxins Genetically Alter Dairy Cows To Become More Antimicrobial-Resistant

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.17.2020 10:00 AM

Years after a mining disaster released heavy metals in the Findao Tailings Dam, Brazil, nearby dairy cows remained affected by toxic waste. Evidence revealed that they developed antimicrobial-resistant genes.

How Can An Ancient Resilient Species Become Extinct?

11.17.2020 06:00 AM

Researchers explain how a resilient species survived two mass extinctions but became extinct after the third.

Data Shows The Effect of Melting Ice on Rising Sea Levels

11.17.2020 05:30 AM

The recent episode of "Climate Now" showed a closer look at melting ice and rising sea levels to understand further the real occurrence as the poles of the earth warms.

Your Pee Can Save the Environment, Here’s How

11.17.2020 04:00 AM

Farmers need to spread 15,000 kilograms of urine to have a hectare of land fertilized. There is a big chance that most of the food you're eating today was not sustainably farmed.

Meet New Kim: The Pigeon Sold at a Whopping $1.9 Million

11.16.2020 20:00 PM

An anonymous Chinese man has paid $1.9 million (1.6 million euros) to purchase the Belgian racing pigeon named New Kim beating last year's $1.2 million for the male pigeon Armando.

Endangered Seals Recieve Government Protection and Funding Until 2025

11.16.2020 18:00 PM

The Saimaa ringed seal is highly endangered, with only about 400 individuals left in Finland. The Saimaa ringed seal are one of the rarest fresh-water seals in the world.

Rare White Moose Found Dead in Canada Outrages Many People

11.16.2020 09:30 AM

The killing of the rare Canadian white moose has outraged and saddened many as it is considered a sacred animal by indigenous people.

Ireland to Plant Over 400 Million Trees By 2040

11.16.2020 08:30 AM

The Irish government proposed to have 22 million trees planted annually. Ireland, also known as the Emerald Isle, will be fighting climate change through a reforestation project of planting 22 million trees every year.

Chinese Scientists Discover Material in Rock That May Exhibit ‘Origin of Life’

11.16.2020 07:00 AM

Chinese scientists have recently discovered what's described as "some puzzling stuff in deep-sea rock" that may provide a new and better understanding of the origins of life.

Discovering Sleep Behavior of Animals: Which are the Best Sleepers, and Which Ones Sleep the Least?

11.15.2020 22:00 PM

Sleep style varies considerably across the animal kingdom. Do you ever wonder why humans animals sleep? Science reports have it that the reason for this hasn't been pinpointed yet.

100 More Coffins Found in Egypt's Necropolis Saqqara

11.15.2020 19:00 PM

Saqqara is one of Egypt's most valuable necropolis where archaeologists continue to discover new artifacts underground. The most recent discovery is over 100 decorated coffins.

3,300-Year-Old Intricately Patterned Bronze Age Sword Found in the Czech Republic

11.14.2020 18:00 PM

A mushroom hunter unearths an intricately patterned Bronze Age sword dating back 3,300 years ago. A man hunting for mushrooms found an intricately designed sword in a forest in the Czech Republic.

Scientists Claim Killer Whales Attacking Boats Are Just Playing

11.14.2020 08:00 AM

Scientists believe that the group of orcas' behavior is related to play. A group of rogue killer whales has been attacking boats off the coast of Spain and Portugal, and it is getting worse and worse, experts said.

Urban Gulls Learned the Timing of Stealing Snacks and Lunches

11.14.2020 06:00 AM

Scientists attached GPS trackers on urban gulls, which revealed that these birds had adapted a foraging schedule based on human activity patterns.

Will Birds be Able to Survive Climate Change?

11.13.2020 21:00 PM

Birds may be able to survive warmer temperatures in the coming years, a new study determines. However, climate change may affect them indirectly as well.

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