ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Why Was Aristotle, Freud, & Many Others Fascinated by European Eels?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 09.04.2020 08:40 AM

Since Aristotle's time, scientists and authors have been fascinated by the European eel, which still has a lot of secretive attributes such as their transformation process. They are currently tagged as endangered species with multiple threats such as climate global warming, habitat loss, and being fished as food.

Flamboyant Cuttlefish Behavior Explained

09.04.2020 08:10 AM

Scuba divers and some researchers often catch the bright colored flamboyant cuttlefish in the ocean or in labs and aquariums. However, a team of marine biologists clarify that the species typically looks like a lump of sand or muddy brown, saving its bright colors for mating, flirting, and scaring predators.

Unbelievable! Study Reveals Actual Size of Megalodon Shark, One of the Largest Fish to Ever Exist

09.04.2020 00:39 AM

Researchers said the dorsal fin of megalodon shark is as big as an adult human at 6ft tall. Researchers from the U. K. used computational reconstruction to reveal, for the first time, the size and proportion of the gigantic prehistoric megalodon at different stages of its life.

Passerby Captures Rare Photo of Red Squirrel and Woodpecker Fighting Over Nuts

09.04.2020 00:00 AM

Red squirrel populations in the UK have declined mostly due to competing for food with woodpeckers and grey squirrels. They have also experienced a lot of habitat loss, disease, and have been hunted down since the 1800s.

Hot Weather Can Release Air Pollutants from Asphalt Road and Roof Coverings, Study

09.03.2020 09:20 AM

Air pollutants coming from secondary organic aerosol like asphalt in the road and the roofs also produce air pollutants aside from cars.

Parasitic Plant Eavesdrops on Host's Flowering Cycle

09.02.2020 08:20 AM

Dodders, a parasitic plant, relies on host plants for its flowering cycle by eavesdropping on host plant genes. Scientists hope to use their research to help agriculturist naturally get rid of parasitic weeds.

Algae-Based Biofabric Designed to Help Reduce Carbon Gas Emissions

09.02.2020 07:50 AM

The fashion industry has been looking at alternative natural fibers and algae for more sustainable clothing. Designers Roya Aghighi and Charlotte McCurdy have been using algae to create a biofabric capable of absorbing carbon.

165-Million-Year-Old Fossils Reveal Insects' Amazing Survival Skills

09.02.2020 07:20 AM

Since ancient times, insects and animals have mimicked lichens, a dual organism of algae and fungi, for survival.

New Study Mimics Fly Vision for Rapid Flight Control in Robots

09.02.2020 07:10 AM

Taking inspiration from nature, researchers mimic the fruit flies' eye movement to significantly improve the reaction speed, potentially changing flight control in robots.

[CAUGHT ON CAMERA] New Jersey Hiker's Close Encounter With Black Bear

09.02.2020 00:33 AM

A black bear walks close to a group of hikers near the summit of the Stairway to Heaven trail in Vernon Township, New Jersey - with the encounter caught on camera.

US Fish and Wildlife Service Denies 'Critical Habitat' for Endangered Bumblebees

09.02.2020 00:28 AM

On Monday, USFWS declared that designating a 'critical habitat' for endangered bumblebees is not warranted. This decision further weakens the protection of this endangered species that was once much more common.

Car-Sized Crocodile Captured at Tourist Spot in Flora River Nature Park

09.01.2020 23:04 PM

Wildlife rangers trap a huge male saltwater crocodile that is 4.4 meters long in a tourist spot. The rangers said that the crocodile is by far the biggest crocodile to be caught in Flora River, Northern Territory.

Man Struck by Lightning Saved by His Crocs, What are the Chances?

09.01.2020 08:40 AM

A man from Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada was struck by lightning one August evening, blowing his rubber Crocs away from his feet last August 17.

Newly-Adopted Rescue Dog Mauls 84-Year-Old Owner to Death

09.01.2020 07:10 AM

A woman in Florida was mauled to death by their newly-adopted dog, while her son was hospitalized due to serious injuries, local officials report.

Plot Twist: Archer Goes Hunting, Elk Kills Him Instead

08.31.2020 23:16 PM

An archer is gored to death by the elk he shot with an arrow he failed to kill the other day. So, how dangerous can elk be?

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