ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Explore Hallett Cove in Australia, Thanks to Virtual Reality

TECH & INNOVATION 08.17.2020 07:29 AM

As a part of National Science Week, Australia now lets people experience the Hallett Cove Conservation Park during the Ice Age - thanks to virtual reality (VR) technology.

Bunkering Activity in Algoa Bay Are a Major Threat to African Penguin Populations

08.17.2020 07:17 AM

Bunker activity such as cargo ships refueling remain a major threat to the remaining African penguin population in South Africa. Disturbances such as minor oil spills may be the end of the penguin population which all other species are dependent on.

Magnificent Red Jellyfish Sprite Photographed During A Storm in Mount Locke

08.17.2020 02:26 AM

Stephen Hummel, a dark-skies specialist at the McDonald Observatory, photographed the magnificent red jellyfish sprite in the sky during a storm in Mount Locke. Thir rare phenomenon happens one-tenth of a second, so taking a photo of it could be tricky.

Melting Permafrost Could Mean Return of Ancient Diseases

08.17.2020 01:33 AM

Climate change causing the Arctic permafrost to melt could mean the resurgence of ancient diseases that were formerly frozen. Warmer global temperatures are also allowing disease-carrying mosquitoes to travel north from tropical countries.

Several 'Firenados' Blaze Through California

08.16.2020 22:50 PM

Fire tornadoes, similar to the 2018 Carr Fire, blazed through California this weekend. A red flag warning had been issued in several counties as thousands have already been evacuated while authorites are still containing around five 'firenadoes.'

A Huge 40lb Mackerel Kills a Fisherman by Hitting Him in the Chest

08.16.2020 00:39 AM

A fisherman in Australia was killed in a "freak accident" after a huge 40lb mackerel jumped aboard and slapped him in the chest, killing him.

Tropical Storm Isaias Left Behind Sea Lice in the East Coast

08.15.2020 07:30 AM

Tropical Storm Isaias and climate change welcomed populations of sea lice. Global warming is also drastically affecting jellyfish and algae populations.

The Moon and Stars Are a Compass for Nocturnal Animals – but Light Pollution Is Leading Them Astray

08.14.2020 10:34 AM

Many nocturnal animal species use light from the moon and stars to migrate at night in search of food, shelter, or mates. But in our recent study, we uncovered how artificial light is disrupting these nightly migrations.

Rare, Cracked Eye of 429-Million-Year-Old Trilobite Reveals Mysteries of the Ancient World

08.14.2020 07:30 AM

A 429-Million-Year-Old Trilobite had modern eyes similar to today's bees and dragonflies which adds to the information of how the eyes and vision of anthropods evolved over time.

10 Energy Saving Tips You Need To Know

08.13.2020 11:12 AM

There are many ways to reduce energy consumption at home to save on utility bills and protect the environment. Here are some basic tips to follow.

Tropical Soils Are Highly Sensitive to Climate Change

08.13.2020 09:20 AM

Tropical soils play a significant role in the Earth's natural carbon cycle. Scientists measure how much worse carbon emissions have gotten in recent years by keeping track of soil temperatures.

Tear Study Can Help With Conservation of Species

08.13.2020 08:40 AM

Animal tears are found to be very similar to human tears, with a few biological differences depending on the environment. Researchers hope to develop better eye treatments as well as find ways to help conserve several bird and reptile species.

Some Bacteria Have Incomplete Ribosomes, a New Study Reports

08.13.2020 07:20 AM

A team of Russian scientists determines which proteins can be safely lost in the ribosome, a macromolecular machine found within all living cells.

Rare “Boomerang Earthquake” Recorded for the First Time

08.12.2020 11:44 AM

An instance of the rare boomerang earthquake has been observed, and it is much weirder than first expected.

3.36 Million Year Old Fossils From an Ancient Crested Penguin Found in New Zealand

08.12.2020 11:06 AM

A team of US and New Zealand researchers have reported finding a 3.36 million-year-old fossil belonging to an ancient crested penguin.

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