ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Could the World's Largest Collection of Moss Save the Planet?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 10.06.2020 07:50 AM

Scientists are creating the world's most extensive collection of moss of the genus Sphagnum central in response to the dwindling number of moss in peatlands that absorbs 30% of the Earth's carbon.

Risky Animal Behavior Influenced and Triggered by Hunger

10.06.2020 07:40 AM

A study from the University of Jena, Germany looks at the high-risk behaviors of animals driven by poor nutritional conditions. Hunger can influence animals to migrate or explore new places in search of food.

First-Ever Albino Shark Caught in Britain

10.06.2020 07:30 AM

A 50-year-old man was deep-sea fishing when he caught the 3 ft albino shark off the coast of Britain, near the Isle of Wight.

Fly Larvae May Become a Natural Antibiotic Against Plant Diseases

10.05.2020 23:58 PM

Crops are commonly affected by various plant diseases which have devastating consequences for food production. In a new study, biotechnologists explore a natural antibiotic found in the fat of fly larvae.

Researchers Use GPS-Enabled Decoy Eggs To Catch Turtle Egg Traffickers

10.05.2020 23:15 PM

A news study used 3D-painted GPS-enabled decoy eggs to gather evidence against the illegal trade of turtle eggs.

Embryo Cannibalism May Be a Factor Behind the Megalodon's Gigantic Size

10.05.2020 08:30 AM

Very little is known about the gigantism of certain shark species such as the Megalodon. A recent study suggests that the embryo cannibalism of certain warm-blooded sharks contribute to their enormous size.

Tasmanian Devils Released To Sanctuary in Hopes of "Rewilding"

10.05.2020 08:20 AM

Conservationists believe that 30 Tasmanian devils thriving in Barrington Tops could be a step closer to rewilding them in Mainland Australia.

From the City of the Dead: 59 Coffins Found in Saqqara, South of Cairo

10.04.2020 08:00 AM

Almost five dozens of ancient coffins were found in a necropolis, or "city of the dead," near Saqqara, south of Cairo in Egypt.

Christo Reincarnated: A Large Orbweaver Web Found in Missouri

10.03.2020 21:18 PM

An employee working for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) found a large spider web on a trail, sparking interest in the department's Facebook page, with one user calling it the reincarnation of the late artist Christo Vladimirov Javacheff.

Two Hours of Running and a Pear: How Animal Control Captured an Emu in Boston

10.03.2020 07:50 AM

Authorities had to use a pear to capture the escaped emu from a property in Haverhill as it roamed the streets in Boston.

Researchers Predict the Movement of Invasive Species Around the Globe by 2050

10.02.2020 09:50 AM

Invasive species pose a serious threat to native species and ecosystems around the world. A recent study predicts that thousands of invasive species will be accounted for worldwide by 2050 if biosecurity and international trade laws aren't stricter.

University of Cambridge Commits to Full Divestment in Fossil Fuel Industry

10.02.2020 09:00 AM

The University of Cambridge makes a historic break from its investment in the fossil fuel industry in response to the five-year battle of the climate crisis.

Mussel Exposure to Microfibers Cause Serious Physiological and Genetic Damage

10.02.2020 08:40 AM

Microfiber pollution in the form of laundry lint has serious effects on the health of mussels. Alongside chemical pollutants, a new study reveals implications of microplastic pollution affecting large marine species such as whales and dolphins

Marine Biologists Think That Blue Whale Song Times Indiciate Specific Seasons

10.02.2020 08:20 AM

Very little is known about blue whale songs, especially since the endangered species is difficult to track. A new study has evidence of song patterns, leading some marine biologists to believe that song times indicate particular seasons such as feeding and migration.

Scientists Monitor White Storks in Hopes of Finding Lost Migratory Habits

10.01.2020 09:10 AM

Scientists are monitoring white storks in the United Kingdom in hopes of understanding their migratory habits lost some 600 years ago.

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