ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Lone White Baby Sea Turtle Found in Kiawah Island

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 10.20.2020 06:00 AM

A lone white baby sea turtle was found in a town called Kiawah Island on Sunday by volunteers who were checking the nests of sea turtles in South Carolina.

Climate Change May be Responsible for the Increase of Shark Attacks in Australia

10.19.2020 21:00 PM

Researchers believe that the spike in fatal shark attacks is due to climate change affecting the ocean's temperatures. The 7th fatal attack this year is the highest spike in cases in the past 50 years.

Sahel Region is a Canary in the Coalmine of the Warming Planet

10.19.2020 17:00 PM

Mark Lowcock, a top UN humanitarian official, said that the Sahel region in Africa is at the center of the accelerating climate change.

A Large Feline Geoglyph Appears at the Nazca Lines UNESCO World Heritage Site

10.19.2020 16:00 PM

Peu's Nazca Lines is home to some of the world's most remarkable and complex geoglyphs. Archaeologists recently discovered a new geoglyph at the site of a large feline that is over 100 feet long.

Coalition of Female Scientists Call for a Marine Protected Area in Antarctica

10.19.2020 15:00 PM

The largest-ever coalition of female scientists aims to elevate the female voice in science, as well as calling for a Marine Protected Area in the Antarctic Peninsula.

Mammals and Birds Were Not Warm-Blooded Not Until the Greatest Mass Extinction

10.19.2020 13:00 PM

Mammals and birds are warm-blooded, and it has helped them survive for many years after the greatest mass extinction millions of years ago.

New Retrieval Attempt at the Titanic Reignites Debate

10.19.2020 12:00 PM

RMS Titanic Inc, the company that owns the salvage rights to The Titanic, is planning to retrieve the ship's radio equipment - sparking an old debate on whether the sunken ship still holds human remains.

New Study Suggests White Noise for Sleeping May Do More Harm Than Good

10.19.2020 07:00 AM

In a busy world, a good night's sleep has become difficult to come by, leading people to download any of the white noise apps available today. But a new study claims that this method is not as good as it appears to be.

Parosmia: A Foul-Smelling Effect of COVID-19

10.18.2020 07:30 AM

There has been an increasing number of patients who have been suffering from a weird condition after a brush with COVID-19: parosmia - a lingering, foul-smelling scent almost everywhere.

Ancient Footprints Tell a Story of a Parent and Child Making a Daring Journey

10.17.2020 21:00 PM

Studying ancient footprint tracks of animals and humans reveals the similarities and differences between modern species and their ancestors. A recent discovery of human footprints reveals a story of an adult carrying a toddler through muddy terrain despite predators.

Raccoon Captured After Attacking Young Child and Tested Positive for Rabies

10.17.2020 10:31 AM

The Arlington police released safety reminders after a large, rabid raccoon was captured for attacking a young child on Wednesday.

Eco-Friendly Methods to Clean Oil Spills

10.17.2020 02:00 AM

Cleaning oil spills and preserving marine life has been challenging with the disastrous oil spills and expansion of oil exploration. For years, scientists have been developing eco-friendly ways to clean up oil pollution and protect marine life.

Indian Capital Suffers Thick Smog Once Again Due to Agricultural Fires

10.16.2020 09:10 AM

After months of experiencing smog-free air in New Delhi, India's capital once again is experiencing a surge of air pollution levels due to agricultural fires.

Critically Endangered Hainan Gibbon Uses Man-Made Rope Bridge for the First Time

10.16.2020 08:50 AM

Hainan gibbons are the rarest ape, primate, and mammal species in the world. Scientists report both short-term and long-term conservation efforts in preserving the critically endangered species.

Amazon Deforestation Could Breed Brand New Diseases for the Next Pandemic

10.16.2020 08:40 AM

The changes in the Amazon forest brought by deforestation are driving animals, such as bats and monkeys into new areas which increases the chance of viruses and bacteria to transfer to humans.

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