ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

UN General Assembly: China Commits to Becoming Carbon Neutral by 2060

POLICY 09.23.2020 08:00 AM

China has committed to becoming a carbon-neutral nation by 2060, after resolving to hit peak emissions before 2030, President Xi Jinping announced at the UN General Assembly.

Alan Turing's Pattern Theory Explains the Formation of Fairy Circles

09.23.2020 07:50 AM

Fairy circles, or circular patterns of vegetation in deserts, have long fascinated scientists. International researchers used the Turing pattern theory to confirm the natural pattern and identify the shrubs as "ecosystem engineers."

New Species of Truffles Discovered Thanks to Mushroom-Munching Bonobos

09.23.2020 07:40 AM

Scientists discover an undescribed species of truffles thanks to bonobos in the Congo who eat them. Truffles are edible fungi like mushrooms, but they grow underground near tree roots and costs insanely expensive, as much as thousands of dollars per pound.

Are Plug-in Hybrid Cars Worse for Environment Than Factory Tests Suggest? It Depends How You Drive Them

09.22.2020 12:00 PM

Currently accounting for 3 percent of new car sales, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are sold as low-carbon alternatives to fossil fuel and conventional hybrid cars. But a new report threatens to shatter their green credentials.

Evolution of Radio-Resistant Strains of Bacteria Revealed More Complex Mutations

09.22.2020 09:10 AM

A team of researchers set out to understand how some organisms develop resistance to radiation within the Earth, a place naturally protected from solar radiation by its own magnetic field.

Around 270 Stranded Whales Continue to be Rescued in a Mass Beaching

09.22.2020 08:30 AM

A pod of nearly 270 whales was discovered beached off the coast of Macquarie Heads, Tasmania. Rescue efforts continue for what may be the misadventure of social pilot whales.

Rare Seven-Armed Octopus Found on Washington Beach

09.22.2020 07:50 AM

An outdoorsman found a strange red creature on the beach of Puget Sound in which the researchers confirmed that it was a seven-armed octopus that hides one limb except during mating.

Scientists Look Into How Crocodiles & Birds Became Separate Species

09.21.2020 23:36 PM

There are multiple theories regarding how crocodiles and birds became separate species after millions of years of sharing the same ancestral species. British scientists may be one step closer in discovering how the two species evolved as they analyze the unique anatomy of the Euparkeria dinosaur.

Monarch Butterflies' Spectacular Migration Is at Risk – an Ambitious New Plan Aims To Help Save It

09.21.2020 13:00 PM

Human activities have an outsized impact on monarchs’ ability to migrate yearly to these specific sites. Development, agriculture and logging have reduced monarch habitat. Climate change, drought and pesticide use also reduce the number of butterflies that complete the journey.

Australian Researchers Aim For Global Conservative Policies to Protect Endangered Marine Species

09.21.2020 09:20 AM

Australians researchers have identified nearly 91 endangered marine species legally fished and traded internationally. Although making international, sustainable fishing policies is complex, they are necessary to save threatened species from extinction.

Humpback Whale Found Its Way Back To Sea After Getting Lost in Crocodile-Infested River

09.21.2020 08:50 AM

The presence of the humpback whale on Australia's crocodile-infested river baffled scientists. Fortunately, the whale has found its way back to the sea safely.

27 Stone Tombs Discovered in One of Egypt's Prominent Necropolis

09.21.2020 08:20 AM

Saqqara, Egypt, is one of the largest cemeteries, or necropolis, with mummies from various dynasties. The recent discovery of 27 stone tombs called sarcophagi is the largest discovery in a single site to date.

Rare Javan Rhino Calves Sighted in Indonesia's Ujung Kulon National Park

09.21.2020 07:50 AM

Javan rhinos are one of the most threatened rhino species around the world. With less than 100 left in a single national park in Indonesia, the sighting to two calves bring hope that their species can still be saved.

Popular Clock in New York City Now Reflects Our 'Remaining Time'

09.20.2020 23:29 PM

The Metronome—a 62-foot-wide electronic clock with a 15-digit display facing Manhattan's Union square—has changed its display to the remaining time before the "climate change deadline."

New Study Finds Electricity-Producing Bacteria Contain Unique Nanowire Structures

09.19.2020 07:50 AM

Soil bacteria may be a new source of energy soon. Scientists discover the specific functions of an electron-producing species like its nanowires, enabling the bacteria to send electrons over long distances.

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