ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Fossil Evidence Says Shovel Lizards 'Hibernate' Like Modern Animals

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.31.2020 07:40 AM

Hibernation is a common defense mechanism where an animal moves to a state of minimal activity to survive tough winter months - and new fossil suggests that it occurred back in the Early Triassic period.

11 Elephants In Zimbabwe Died of Unknown Cause, Experts are Now Investigating

08.31.2020 07:20 AM

Last Friday, park authorities discovered that 11 elephants had died Pandamascue Forest between Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Experts are baffled by the sudden death of the said elephants and are now investigating the matter.

Retired Military Dog Set to Receive Dickin Medal | How Does Positive Training for Dogs Work Anyway?

08.31.2020 01:24 AM

Kuno, the Belgian Malinois who has completed two Afghanistan tours, is set to receive the prestigious Dickin Medal—the animals' Victoria Cross—for his heroic service.

"Colossal Forces of Nature" Blast 165-ft Deep Hole in Russian Tundra

08.30.2020 22:38 PM

A crater 165 feet deep in the Russian Arctic, first discovered back in July, was believed to have been caused by the explosion of a methane gas buildup.

The Eatwell Guide Can Help Fight Obesity & Reduce Environmental Footprints

08.29.2020 08:40 AM

Research on the Eatwell Guide reveals that it is beneficial for overall health and is eco-friendly. Better adherence to guidelines could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the UK.

Wildlife Conservationists Captured Largest Ever Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle in Florida

08.29.2020 08:20 AM

Conservationists in Florida have captured three Suwannee alligator snapping turtles with one of them weighing 100 pounds which is considered to be the largest ever of its kind in the record.

Wow! Conservationists Spot Family of Wolverines on Mount Rainier, First After 100 Years

08.28.2020 23:55 PM

Wolverines have returned to Mount Rainier National Park in Washington after its 100-year absence. After 100 years of absence, a reproductive female wolverine and her two kits were spotted by conservationists in Mount Rainier National Park.

Biloxi's 15-Year Recovery From Hurricane Katrina Offers Lessons for Other Coastal Cities

08.28.2020 12:00 PM

The one-two punch of tropical storms Marco and Laura along the U.S. Gulf coast eerily echoes Hurricane Katrina’s arrival 15 years ago, on August 29, 2005. Katrina, which caused some US$170 billion in damages, remains the most costly storm in U.S. history.

NASA Satellite Imaging Picks up California Burn Marks & Incoming Tropical Storms

08.28.2020 08:20 AM

NASA's satellites have been tracking wildfires, resulting in burn marks, tropical storms, and many other activities in the Earth's atmosphere. Recent images revealed recent burn marks from the massive California fires as well as two tropical storms active near the coast of Mexico and Baja California.

CDC Issues Health Advisory on Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Hurricane Laura

08.28.2020 08:10 AM

Hurricane Laura is one of the most powerful tropical storms to hit Louisiana. The CDC warns against carbon monoxide poisoning since damaged power lines will prompt people to use alternate sources of fuel.

Scientists Identified Space Rock Responsible for the Water on Earth

08.28.2020 08:00 AM

The origins of water on Earth has been a longstanding debate in science. A team of French researchers has finally identified the space rock responsible for bringing water on the planet.

Mount Everest Success Doubles, Death Rate Steady For 30 Years

08.27.2020 09:00 AM

A new study reports that the success rates for mountaineers climbing Mount Everest have doubled in the last thirty years. Meanwhile, death rates remained relatively steady over the same period.

Startup Uses Water Hyacinth to Clean up Oil Spills

08.27.2020 08:50 AM

A startup from Benin has found multiple solutions to get rid of water hyacinth weeds, an invasive plant that has disturbed local communities. The plant is converted into a fibers that can be used to absorb oil spills.

Deadly Lava Lake Is Bubbling in Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Hitting Extreme Temperatures

08.27.2020 08:00 AM

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted in 2018 and formed a lava lake with temperatures ranging from 176F to 185F. Experts consider it as the hottest body of water in the world.

The Hunt for Escobar's Hippos: Controlling Colombia's Aggressive Hippo Population

08.27.2020 00:24 AM

The Smithsonian Channel released a new special, 'The Hunt for Escobar's Hippos,' where Dr. Gina Serna is tasked to find the druglord's hippos which have grown from 4 to over 80. Experts aim to control the hippo population since it has disturbed Colombia's villages and ecosystem.

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