ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

International Organizations Push For The Protection of The Antarctic Ocean

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 11.02.2020 09:00 AM

The annual Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Living Resources meeting was a disappointment to several environmental groups.

Lazarus Taxons: 5 Species That Returned From Extinction

11.02.2020 08:30 AM

"Lazarus taxon" refers to a species that disappears for a time - either from the fossil records or directly believed to be extinct - only to return at a later time.

Chinese Zoo Welcomes Extremely Rare Set of Golden Tiger Quadruplets

11.02.2020 07:00 AM

Extremely rare golden tiger quadruplets were born in a zoo in China. It is believed to be rarer than a giant panda.

Why Is Regrowing Forests Naturally Better Than Planting Trees?

11.02.2020 05:00 AM

A new global study suggests it would be better for forests to regrow naturally than plant new trees.

Algae Learned To Eat Other Organisms, Surviving the Event That Killed the Dinosaurs

11.01.2020 08:00 AM

A new study suggests that prehistoric algae, marine plant life that lived alongside the dinosaurs, managed to survive the extinction event that killed the large reptiles - by learning how to eat other living beings.

America Ranks Third in Highest Global Coastal Plastic Pollution

10.31.2020 13:00 PM

The United States generated 13 million metric tons of plastic waste in 2010, where a significant amount ended up in coastal regions and shipped abroad.

Decaying Jellyfish Blooms Serve As Food, Changing Local Food Supplies

10.31.2020 12:00 PM

As jellyfish blooms decay, their remains serve as food to many seawater bacteria, contributing and even changing the water column food web.

Best Friends For Ages: Tracking the Partnership of Dogs and Humans

10.30.2020 19:00 PM

When dogs were still wolves, an unlikely bond formed between them and our human ancestors. At a time when dogs were still wolves, an unlikely bond formed between them and our human ancestors - sometime before the last Ice Age ended, or at least 15,000 years ago.

Black Leopard Mauled Man Who Paid $150 to Have Pictures Taken

10.30.2020 18:00 PM

A captive black leopard mauled a man who paid to have a full-contact experience with the big cat in a backyard zoo in South Florida.

Thousands of Male Tarantuals Will Be Migrating Across Roads to Find Mates

10.30.2020 13:00 PM

Around this time of year, tarantulas in the wild will be migrating far distances to find a mate. During the fall season, thousands of male tarantulas embark on a journey to hunt for females.

Can Solar Climate Intervention Alleviate Global Warming?

10.30.2020 12:00 PM

SilverLining grants several universities and research groups funding to look into artificially cooling the planet.

How Does An Octopus Taste Using Their Tentacles

10.30.2020 08:00 AM

The tentacles in an octopus have suckers that do not only help them capture their prey but also taste it.

Stromboli's Eruptions Reveal a Pattern in the Last 140 Years

10.29.2020 20:00 PM

To understand the frequency of sudden, intense volcanic eruptions known as paroxysms, scientists studied the history of Italy's Stromboli.

An Ancient Predator Used Its Small Tail to Float Motionless in the Water

10.29.2020 16:00 PM

Some 240 million years ago, during the time of aquatic reptilian predators, one species used its short, flat tail to balance and float motionless as it hunted for prey.

Song Patterns Among Fin Whale Change Over Time, Surprising Scientists

10.29.2020 14:00 PM

New research suggests that male fin whales change their songs over time - contesting previous theories that these species are just one-track animals.

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