ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Are Pigs Replacing Dogs As Man’s Best Friend? Study Shows They Are More Likely to Solve Problems on Their Own

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.18.2020 01:33 AM

A new study found that pigs are the new rivals of dogs as "man's best friend" in the way they engage with humans as they are more likely to solve problems on their own.

New Species of Giant 'Sea Cockroach' Can Grow 20 Inches in Length

07.17.2020 23:13 PM

A brand new species of giant isopod was discovered off the coast of West Java. These sea cockroaches can grow 20 inches in length and they look like pill bugs.

Tectonic Rift in Africa to Give Birth to a New Ocean in 5 to 10 Million Years

07.17.2020 22:37 PM

Scientists determine that five to ten million years from now, a new ocean will form in Africa's Afar region. Due to the continuous shifting of tectonic plates, they say that Africa will eventually take on a new form in the future.

Hot Summers Are Here: 3 Tips for Medical Workers to Keep Cool While Wearing PPE

07.17.2020 07:19 AM

Summertime can be a challenging time for healthcare professionals this year as they put on full PPE to protect themselves against COVID-19. Here are some tips to keep cool this summer underneath all the protective gear.

16 Species of Ultra-Black Fish Goes Invisible in the Ocean’s Dim Backdrop

07.17.2020 05:18 AM

Scientists discovered ultra-black fish equipped with specialized skins which allow them to evade detection as they hunt or hide in the darkness of the deep ocean.

Fossil Fuels and Cows Are Contributing to More Methane Emissions Than Previously Thought

07.16.2020 09:31 AM

Scientists are optimistic that controlling human activity and implementing guidelines for companies can make a significant impact on lowering the level of methane emissions.

3 Plants to Grow That Could Withstand Climate Change in Your Backyard

07.16.2020 08:12 AM

Climate change can affect even plants in our backyard. How can we combat the this-worldly crisis, and how can specific choices in garden plants help? Click the link above to find out.

The Maldives, Anyone? 5 Tips for Global Tourists Vacationing to the ‘Virus Safe’ Summer Destination

07.16.2020 05:38 AM

The Maldives is now open for international tourists post-COVID-19. The famous summer destination claims to be 'virus safe,' but here are a few guidelines to keep in mind before hitting its pristine beaches.

‘Impossible' Arctic Wildfires Emerged Due to Global Warming

07.16.2020 03:21 AM

Record-breaking temperatures in the Arctic are caused by 'extreme climate events' and wildfires due to human activity causing climate change.

Top 5 Things to Do This Summer Even in Quarantine

07.16.2020 03:12 AM

Summer has begun and yet unlike the previous years, people have to live with the normal like practice social distancing and wear a face mask while on public spaces. This means that outdoor summer activities will be limited but that should not spoil the fun of summer. Here are some things to do this summer while in quarantine.

Marine Life Lover Bitten by Shark in Queensland, yet Still Professes Her Love for the Creature While Awaiting Surgery

07.15.2020 09:56 AM

Only a true shark lover would be all smiles after getting bitten by a shark. Read how a 29-year-old marine diver cheerfully faces surgery following a shark attack while swimming in Cairns, Queensland.

15 States Are Switching to Electric Trucks and Buses Following California’s Lead

07.15.2020 09:52 AM

Washington, D.C. has announced that they are following the lead of California in switching from diesel-powered trucks and buses to the electric type to help reduce harmful emissions from diesel.

How Does a 33-Foot Humpback Whale Drown?

07.15.2020 06:53 AM

Helen, a great white shark, was caught attacking an enormous humpback whale nearly twice its size. A marine biologist describes the attack which led to the whale's death by drowning.

Andean Condors Can Fly for Up to 100 Miles Without Flapping Its Wings Taking Advantage of the Air Currents

07.15.2020 06:50 AM

The world's largest bird flaps its wings only 1% of the time it flies and then relies on the power of air currents. A new study sheds light on how efficiently Andean condors stay aloft for hours and fly for up to 100 miles without flapping its wings.

Burger King Going Green: Fighting Climate Change and Methane Emissions By Feeding Their Cows With Lemongrass

07.14.2020 22:59 PM

The fast-food chain has introduced the 'Reduced Methane Emissions Beef Whopper.' Now feeding their cows with lemongrass, the company hopes to combat climate change by reducing their contribution to methane emissions.

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