ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Nishinoshima Volcanic Island's Multiple Eruptions Adds 500 Feet of Land In Under a Month

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.08.2020 02:24 AM

A volcanic island about 600 miles south of Tokyo, Japan is experiencing a 'vigorous growth spurt.' Scientists have been observing the multiple eruptions of the volcano since May that have added to its landmass.

Researchers Offer Solutions to Tackle Climate Change, Land Degradation and Food Security

07.08.2020 01:23 AM

Global sustainability problems need more complex solutions than planting more trees. While avoiding significant trade-offs, experts analyze more promising, simultaneous solutions for climate change, land degradation, and food security.

India: Street Vendors Lose 'Right to Shade' Under Trees

07.07.2020 00:11 AM

A recent study points out the importance of urban trees to street vendors. The research focuses on Indian vendors and how much they rely on trees not only for shade but also for their emotional and spiritual well-being.

'Tiny Bug Slayers': Ancestors of Dinosaurs and Pterosaurus May Have Been Smaller Than Your Smartphone

07.06.2020 22:18 PM

A newly described species of dinosaurs found in Madagascar that lived around 237 million years ago suggests that dinosaurs and pterosaurus originated from extremely small ancestors measuring just 10 centimeters (4 inches) tall.

DNA Analysis Sheds Light on Understanding and the Conservation of Tequila Bats

07.06.2020 09:52 AM

A new study that aims to better inform conservationists of tequila bat's breeding and migratory patterns allow scientists to understand more how their population is shaped by historical events.

Kids With Dogs: Here’s Why You Should Get Your Children That Puppy They’ve Always Wanted

07.06.2020 08:51 AM

A new study says that having a pet dog can help a child's overall development and well-being. Researchers found that children tend to be kinder and more empathetic with pet dogs around.

Worm-Like Creature First Known Amphibian With Venomous Fangs Discovered in Brazilian Rainforest

07.06.2020 08:48 AM

A species of worm-like amphibians are often mistaken as snakes for its venomous fangs. Researchers said the fluid-filled glands behind its teeth can incapacitate its prey such as frogs and lizards.

Watch! Thousands of Chinese Villagers Hunt for the Mysterious Creature That Sounded Like “A Dragon’s Growling” in the Mountains

07.04.2020 04:23 AM

Thousands of villagers in Guizhou hunt for the mysterious creature from the mountains, some say it is a dragon's growl while others say it was a tiger but experts explained it was only a small bird.

Puerto Rico Shaken by Two Strong Earthquakes, Aftershocks of a Major Quake in January

07.04.2020 01:06 AM

Two earthquakes hit Puerto Rico once again as aftershocks from a major quake in January. Although there are no injuries from the current shakes, locals are terrified to return to their homes as they are still recovering from the previous quakes that affected them earlier during the year.

12,000-Year-Old Ochre Mines Preserved in Underwater Mexican Caves

07.04.2020 01:04 AM

Divers discovered evidence that ancient people dug up deposits of ochre, a treasured crimson mineral, as early as 12,000 years ago when the cave system on the Yucatan Peninsula was still dry.

Hillsborough County Sees Cases of Infections From a Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba, Florida Health Department Cautions Residents

07.03.2020 22:28 PM

The Florida Department of Health confirmed one case of a person infected with an amoeba called Naegleria fowleri. Infection of the amoeba is said to be potentially fatal as it enters the body through the nasal passages and eats away the brain.

New Study Sheds Light On 'Cold Blob' That Keeps Getting Colder Despite Global Warming

07.03.2020 08:54 AM

There's one place on Earth that does not seem to follow the trend of global warming because it keeps on getting colder rather than hotter. A new study sheds light on why this 'cold blob' resists the trend.

7,000 Year-Old Site Submerged in Australia’s Continental Shelf Showed Encouraging Sign of Preserved Aboriginal Artifacts

07.02.2020 02:47 AM

Australia has a rich human history that can be traced back to over 65,000 years, but many of its oldest archaeological sites are now underwater. An encouraging sign that Aboriginal artifacts and landscapes may be preserved offshore after archaeologists found a 7,000-year-old site submerged along Australia's continental shelf.

‘Ghost Fleas’ Act As Mercury Elevators That Bring the Toxin Up From the Depths of the Lake: Study

07.01.2020 23:34 PM

Leptodora is a large relative of water fleas with one enormous eye that hides from predatory fish by day through moving to the bottom of the lake and only goes up at night to feed on other zooplankton unknowingly bringing up toxic mercury to the water surface.

A Mount Everest Expedition Address Climate Change in Mountain Regions

07.01.2020 10:54 AM

National Geographic and Rolex partner in a unique expedition on Mount Everest, the world's highest water tower, focusing on climate change. Glacial Melt is just one challenge the team faces, which reveals the future of other mountain regions around the world.

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