ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Former Passenger Planes Repurposed to Fight Wildfires

TECH & INNOVATION 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.

LNU Lightning Complex Fire Burns In Napa County

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 Threaten West Coast Farms

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.

Warm Florida Waters Cause Coral Bleaching & Kill Thousands of Fish

08.21.2020 08:20 AM

Global warming and other human activities caused Biscayne Bay, Florida to heat up, killing thousands of fish and triggering corals to being bleaching. Several environmental groups have attempted to increase the water's oxygen levels.

Which Dinosaur Bone Helps Support Their Weight?

08.21.2020 08:10 AM

New research supports that the trabecular bone structure found in a variety of dinosaurs are the key to supporting their massive weight.

Rare Bacteria Known to Survive Solely on Air in Antarctica, Now Found Elsewhere

08.21.2020 08:00 AM

Recently, scientists discovered bacteria in Antarctica that does not only breathe air but also eat it. But new research found that they may be more prevalent elsewhere than it was previously thought.

Seattle-Based Company Develops Beanless Coffee

08.20.2020 23:40 PM

Atomo Molecular Coffee creates beanless coffee from upcycled farm waste. The new form of coffee matches all the attributes of a traditional brew but is more sustainable.

Oil Drilling Will Continue in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

08.20.2020 07:04 AM

The US government's continued open access to drill oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge could harm natives hunting as well as animal populations like caribou and wolves. Animals like birds and polar bears are also vulnerable to oil spills.

Ancient Gene Family Allows Algae to Synthesize Antifreeze

08.20.2020 03:12 AM

Researchers have demonstrated two species of single-celled green algae that can synthesize is its antifreeze thanks to an ancient gene family.

Science Times - Reintroducing Sea Otters in British Columbia Upset the Balance in the Ecosystem

Reintroducing Sea Otters in British Columbia Upset the Balance in Ecosystem

08.20.2020 02:46 AM

Sea otters had once disappeared in British Columbia until they were reintroduced after the fur trade era. However, was the return of thousands of sea otters truly a success story?

Largest Live Animal Stranding in the History of Ireland Killed Six Bottleneck Whales

6 Bottleneck Whales Dead in Largest Live Stranding in the History of Ireland

08.20.2020 02:33 AM

Six out of seven bottleneck whales stranded on the coast of Ireland have died while one managed to float back to the sea. Authorities believed that the animals were stranded due to "acoustic trauma" caused by humans.

Israel Reports West Nile Virus-Infected Mosquitos

08.19.2020 23:10 PM

Israel's health authorities confirmed the first cases of mosquitos carrying the West Nile Fever which is typical for the next few months. With the Covid-19 pandemic ongoing, patients are to take extra precautions against mosquito bites.