ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Startup Uses Water Hyacinth to Clean up Oil Spills

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 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.

Do Domesticated Animals Have Smaller Brains?

08.26.2020 21:54 PM

When researchers from Linköping University selectively bred the junglefowl from the forest with the least fear of humans, they found that after ten generations the offspring have acquired a smaller brain compared to its ancestors.

Researchers Find The Largest Protein Complex Behind Plant Respiration

08.26.2020 07:40 AM

A new study provides the atomic-level 3D structure of the proteins behind plant respiration - the release of energy from food intake.

Biofuels Made From Common Grass Could Replace Fossil Fuels

08.25.2020 08:30 AM

Fossil fuels have increased the rate of climate change with high rates of carbon emissions. Cellulosic biofuels from a common North American grass and cleaning up carbon solutions can help mitigate climate change.

Man Shows How Soft a Beluga Whale's Head Is

08.25.2020 00:10 AM

Footage of a man and a Beluga whale show their close relationship. Although Beluga whales are not officially endangered, there are still several threats to their species.

Viking Stock: Norse Horse Can Withstand Iceland's Elements All Year-Round

08.24.2020 23:00 PM

The Viking stock has been purebred for 1,000 years and can withstand the elements of Iceland all year-round. Due to that, the Norse horse is commonly used as a means of transport in heavy snow.

Fight Climate Change While Eating This Eco-Friendly Diet

08.24.2020 20:34 PM

Every choice humans make matters even when choosing the type of diet can affect the environment. Try this new eco-friendly diet and create a more positive impact on the planet.

Former Passenger Planes Repurposed to Fight Wildfires

08.23.2020 23:17 PM

Retired passenger airplanes are being repurposed to aid in the fight against increasing cases of wildfires around the world.

California Wildfires Visible From Space, Astronaut Sends "Thoughts and Prayers"

08.22.2020 23:33 PM

California has been struggling with wildfires the past few days, and its effects are now visible from space.

A Norwegian Startup Is Turning Dry Deserts Into Fertile Cropland

08.22.2020 15:00 PM

The UN population forecast predicts that by 2050 there will be almost 10 billion people on the planet. They’ll live mostly in cities and have an older median age than the current global population. One looming question is, what will they eat?

Lanternfly Infestation Threatens East Coast Farms

08.21.2020 22:23 PM

The spotted lanternfly has become an invasive species affecting counties the fruit trees, nut trees, and rich vineyards. Local authorites and scientists are working together to control the disastrous infestations.

Brood Parasites "Diversify Portfolios" In Times of Environmental Flux

08.21.2020 09:20 AM

During periods of environmental flux, brood parasites "diversify their portfolios" by laying their eggs in different nests to be raised by different bird species, a new study reveals.

Polar Blast Set To Hit Australia This Weekend, First in 15 Years

08.21.2020 08:50 AM

The once in every 15 years polar blast is going to hit the east coast of Australia, covering it with icy winds, heavy rain, and snow this weekend.

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