ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Crowds Fill California Beaches Over Labor Day Weekend Amid Heatwave and COVID-19

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.06.2020 23:55 PM

California temperatures are soaring over the weekend, sending people to mountains and beaches, and raising doubts over power outages and another possible spike in coronavirus cases.

San Diego Zoo Global Successfully Clones Endangered Przewalski’s Horse

09.06.2020 23:41 PM

San Deigo Zoo Global announced the successful cloning of the Przewalski's horse, a critically endangered species. Conservation efforts of endangered species and the revival of extinct species may be possible through biotechnology and other reproductive technologies.

Pakistan's Lone Elephant Prepared for Move To Cambodia

09.06.2020 08:00 AM

A team of veterinary experts from different parts of the world has conducted a medical examination on Pakistan's only Asian elephant, a procedure before moving the animal to its new home in Cambodia.

New Study Offers Insight on Human Impact on Mammal Extinction

09.05.2020 21:59 PM

Humans have contributed to animal extinction since the Late Pleistocene, and a new study suggests there are more than 500 species to follow by the year 2100.

Why Was Aristotle, Freud, & Many Others Fascinated by European Eels?

09.04.2020 08:40 AM

Since Aristotle's time, scientists and authors have been fascinated by the European eel, which still has a lot of secretive attributes such as their transformation process. They are currently tagged as endangered species with multiple threats such as climate global warming, habitat loss, and being fished as food.

Flamboyant Cuttlefish Behavior Explained

09.04.2020 08:10 AM

Scuba divers and some researchers often catch the bright colored flamboyant cuttlefish in the ocean or in labs and aquariums. However, a team of marine biologists clarify that the species typically looks like a lump of sand or muddy brown, saving its bright colors for mating, flirting, and scaring predators.

Unbelievable! Study Reveals Actual Size of Megalodon Shark, One of the Largest Fish to Ever Exist

09.04.2020 00:39 AM

Researchers said the dorsal fin of megalodon shark is as big as an adult human at 6ft tall. Researchers from the U. K. used computational reconstruction to reveal, for the first time, the size and proportion of the gigantic prehistoric megalodon at different stages of its life.

Passerby Captures Rare Photo of Red Squirrel and Woodpecker Fighting Over Nuts

09.04.2020 00:00 AM

Red squirrel populations in the UK have declined mostly due to competing for food with woodpeckers and grey squirrels. They have also experienced a lot of habitat loss, disease, and have been hunted down since the 1800s.

Hot Weather Can Release Air Pollutants from Asphalt Road and Roof Coverings, Study

09.03.2020 09:20 AM

Air pollutants coming from secondary organic aerosol like asphalt in the road and the roofs also produce air pollutants aside from cars.

Parasitic Plant Eavesdrops on Host's Flowering Cycle

09.02.2020 08:20 AM

Dodders, a parasitic plant, relies on host plants for its flowering cycle by eavesdropping on host plant genes. Scientists hope to use their research to help agriculturist naturally get rid of parasitic weeds.

Algae-Based Biofabric Designed to Help Reduce Carbon Gas Emissions

09.02.2020 07:50 AM

The fashion industry has been looking at alternative natural fibers and algae for more sustainable clothing. Designers Roya Aghighi and Charlotte McCurdy have been using algae to create a biofabric capable of absorbing carbon.

165-Million-Year-Old Fossils Reveal Insects' Amazing Survival Skills

09.02.2020 07:20 AM

Since ancient times, insects and animals have mimicked lichens, a dual organism of algae and fungi, for survival.

New Study Mimics Fly Vision for Rapid Flight Control in Robots

09.02.2020 07:10 AM

Taking inspiration from nature, researchers mimic the fruit flies' eye movement to significantly improve the reaction speed, potentially changing flight control in robots.

[CAUGHT ON CAMERA] New Jersey Hiker's Close Encounter With Black Bear

09.02.2020 00:33 AM

A black bear walks close to a group of hikers near the summit of the Stairway to Heaven trail in Vernon Township, New Jersey - with the encounter caught on camera.

US Fish and Wildlife Service Denies 'Critical Habitat' for Endangered Bumblebees

09.02.2020 00:28 AM

On Monday, USFWS declared that designating a 'critical habitat' for endangered bumblebees is not warranted. This decision further weakens the protection of this endangered species that was once much more common.

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