ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

"Powered By Honey": Rolls-Royce Unveils the Bumblebee 5000 From Its Young Designer Competition

TECH & INNOVATION 10.13.2020 09:30 AM

British car manufacturer Rolls-Royce has revealed the winner for its Young Designer Competition - a bee-themed car powered by honey to be known as Bumblebee 5000.

Researchers Complete Year-Long Expedition in the Arctic Ocean

10.12.2020 23:59 PM

A year-long expedition in the Arctic Ocean allowed researchers to witness how sea ice is disappearing in the North Pole, allowing them to project how the Arctic would be affected by climate change in the future.

Carnivorous Animals Near People Also Eat Human Food, Upsetting Ecosystems

10.12.2020 23:08 PM

A new study reveals that carnivores living near humans get up to half of their diets from the same food as humans, threatening the ecosystems dominated by carnivores in North America.

New Microbiome Cryobank to Open in the UK, Looks to Tackle Food Crop Security

10.12.2020 09:56 AM

U.K. scientists will be collaborating for a new crop microbiome cryobank to preserve the nation's major food crops' DNA. The platform will include data for sustainability, crop types, soil types, and necessary microbiomes to tackle the Sustainable Development Goal of eradicating hunger.

200-Million-Year-Old Teeth Suggest First Mammals Lived Like Reptiles

10.12.2020 09:30 AM

A research team of European scientists analyzed 200 million-year-old teeth that belonged to some of the earliest mammals, suggesting that these animals lived much like reptiles.

How Do Precariously Balanced Rocks Save Lives?

10.12.2020 08:30 AM

Precariously balanced rocks could save lives as it informs experts about the shaking or earthquakes happening in a region.

Yoda the Lone Dolphin Spotted Far From Scottish Home

10.11.2020 22:51 PM

Yoda the lone dolphin is the latest member of Moray Firth's population of bottlenose dolphins to have been spotted off Denmark.

Florida Hunters Catch a Record-Breaking 18-foot Python

10.11.2020 22:46 PM

Two hunters from Florida broke existing records as they captured a Burmese python measuring 18 feet, 8.8 inches (5.71 meters), according to state authorities.

Environmentalists Go After US Wildlife Services for the Killing of More Than 1.2 Million Animals

10.11.2020 08:10 AM

The US Wildlife Services might be facing lawsuits from environmental groups after its report showed killing more than 1.2 million native animals in the United States.

Thousands of Minks Infected With Coronavirus in Utah & Wisconsin

10.10.2020 07:40 AM

The first mink farms devastated by coronavirus were reported in the Netherlands. However, months later, the disease has affected mink farms in the U.S.

Hibernation Explained: Vital for Some Species, but Not Humans

10.09.2020 23:48 PM

During winter, hibernation saves some animals from the cold weather, but why is it unnecessary for humans?

How HPHT diamonds are created from cremated ashes or hair

10.09.2020 21:17 PM

Heart In Diamond has revolutionized the diamond-creation industry by investing in equipment that helps keep the operating costs low enough to make it affordable to have a cremation or memorial diamond made from the hair or ashes of a loved one.

Burial Site Filled With Glass, Silver, and Gold Dates Back to Ancient Kingdom

10.09.2020 08:42 AM

Archaeologist Arnold Muhl clarifies some of the misconceptions of the recently discovered burial site of Germanic aristocrats. The remains may give insight to the Thuringian Kingdom and the migration of Germanic tribes.

New Study Reveals Rare Relationship of Fig Trees and Pollinator Wasps

10.09.2020 08:20 AM

Banyan trees, commonly known as fig trees, play an essential role in tropical forests and numerous animal species. A new study reveals unique factors affecting the pollination of the species and its relationship with wasps.

University of California Reveals Significant Impact of Food Systems on Greenhouse Gas Emissions

10.09.2020 08:00 AM

Food systems contribute nearly one-third of greenhouse gas emissions, yet aren't accounted for in climate change mitigation policies. The University of California has included changing food systems across all campuses as part of its Carbon Neutrality Initiative.

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