ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Coalition of Female Scientists Call for a Marine Protected Area in Antarctica

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 10.19.2020 15:00 PM

The largest-ever coalition of female scientists aims to elevate the female voice in science, as well as calling for a Marine Protected Area in the Antarctic Peninsula.

Mammals and Birds Were Not Warm-Blooded Not Until the Greatest Mass Extinction

10.19.2020 13:00 PM

Mammals and birds are warm-blooded, and it has helped them survive for many years after the greatest mass extinction millions of years ago.

New Retrieval Attempt at the Titanic Reignites Debate

10.19.2020 12:00 PM

RMS Titanic Inc, the company that owns the salvage rights to The Titanic, is planning to retrieve the ship's radio equipment - sparking an old debate on whether the sunken ship still holds human remains.

New Study Suggests White Noise for Sleeping May Do More Harm Than Good

10.19.2020 07:00 AM

In a busy world, a good night's sleep has become difficult to come by, leading people to download any of the white noise apps available today. But a new study claims that this method is not as good as it appears to be.

Parosmia: A Foul-Smelling Effect of COVID-19

10.18.2020 07:30 AM

There has been an increasing number of patients who have been suffering from a weird condition after a brush with COVID-19: parosmia - a lingering, foul-smelling scent almost everywhere.

Ancient Footprints Tell a Story of a Parent and Child Making a Daring Journey

10.17.2020 21:00 PM

Studying ancient footprint tracks of animals and humans reveals the similarities and differences between modern species and their ancestors. A recent discovery of human footprints reveals a story of an adult carrying a toddler through muddy terrain despite predators.

Raccoon Captured After Attacking Young Child and Tested Positive for Rabies

10.17.2020 10:31 AM

The Arlington police released safety reminders after a large, rabid raccoon was captured for attacking a young child on Wednesday.

Eco-Friendly Methods to Clean Oil Spills

10.17.2020 02:00 AM

Cleaning oil spills and preserving marine life has been challenging with the disastrous oil spills and expansion of oil exploration. For years, scientists have been developing eco-friendly ways to clean up oil pollution and protect marine life.

Indian Capital Suffers Thick Smog Once Again Due to Agricultural Fires

10.16.2020 09:10 AM

After months of experiencing smog-free air in New Delhi, India's capital once again is experiencing a surge of air pollution levels due to agricultural fires.

Critically Endangered Hainan Gibbon Uses Man-Made Rope Bridge for the First Time

10.16.2020 08:50 AM

Hainan gibbons are the rarest ape, primate, and mammal species in the world. Scientists report both short-term and long-term conservation efforts in preserving the critically endangered species.

Amazon Deforestation Could Breed Brand New Diseases for the Next Pandemic

10.16.2020 08:40 AM

The changes in the Amazon forest brought by deforestation are driving animals, such as bats and monkeys into new areas which increases the chance of viruses and bacteria to transfer to humans.

Charity Lady Freethinker Uncovers Horrific Dog Meat Auction House in South Korea

10.16.2020 08:10 AM

Animal welfare campaigners have been fighting for dogs' rights that are sold as meat or for traditional medical uses, prominently in Asia. US-based charity Lady Freethinker recently conducted an underground investigation on South Korea's largest dog meat auction house.

New Study Suggests That Monkeys Self-Domesticated

10.16.2020 01:23 AM

In science, there is a term for the notion that breeding out aggression in animals affects their evolution - "domestication syndrome" - and might explain some of the marmoset monkeys' physical traits.

Authorities Explain How Climate Change is Causing Drought and Colder Winters

10.16.2020 00:17 AM

Climate change has been responsible for water-related events such as tropical storms, heaving rains, snowfall, flooding, and even drought. The NOAA recently announced their forecast for America's winter: colder temperatures in the north and a drier season in the south.

Nature's Giants: 5 of the Tallest Trees in the World

10.15.2020 21:54 PM

Most of the tallest trees in the world belong to the Sequoia sempervirens or the redwoods, but other species have also given birth to exceptional specimens. Here are five of the tallest trees in the world:

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