ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Four New Species and Two Genera Discovered Settling Deep in the ‘Gold Mine’ Pacific Ocean

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.01.2020 06:52 AM

Scientists have discovered four new species and genera of xenophyophores. The species were discovered along the CCZ abyss, which is considered a "gold mine" of minerals, earth metals, and unusual sea creatures.

99-Million-Year-Old Insects Caught in Amber Shows Brilliant Colors

07.01.2020 01:44 AM

Insects in the prehistoric times are just as colorful as insects of today, as seen in the amber discovered by scientists of the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIGPAS).

Welsh Scientists Invent a Solvent-Free Machine That Can Safely Clean Toxic Chemicals in Water

07.01.2020 01:43 AM

Researchers from the Swansea University invent a solvent-free, toxic waste removing the machine that is 100% environmentally friendly.

How Did Seabirds Develop the Ability to Cruise Through Air and Water? New Insights Revealed

06.30.2020 23:41 PM

New research reveals seabirds from the Alcidae family such as puffins, murres, and their relatives creates efficient propulsive wakes when flying or swimming.

Not All Birds Can Fly, but There’s One Snake That Can

06.30.2020 00:01 AM

Flying snakes like Chrysopelea paradisi, the paradise tree snake, are usually found living in the trees of South and Southeast Asia.

Why Is the South Pole Warming Faster Than the Rest of the World?, Details Explained in Study

06.30.2020 00:00 AM

A group of researchers has determined that the South Pole is warming at a rate three times faster than the rest of the world. They believe that human activity may have something to do with it and greenhouse gas emissions that could cover up the heating effect of carbon pollution all over the region.

Emergency Evacuation in Norwood Hospital Carried Out Due to Inexplicable Flood in Massachusetts

06.29.2020 07:46 AM

Norwood Hospital in Massachusetts underwent emergency evacuation brought about by floods from severe thunderstorms that hit the state on Sunday. About 80 patients were transported to nearby hospitals due to flooding and the power outage in the hospital's basement. Click the link above to learn more.

Soft Coral Garden, a First Habitat of Its Kind, Discovered in the Depths of Greenland’s Waters

06.29.2020 05:01 AM

A group of researchers has discovered a deep-sea soft coral garden habitat using an innovative and low-cost underwater camera in Greenland's underwater deep. The scientists are hopeful that their findings will increase the understanding of ecological relationships and lead to more efforts in the management of fisheries.

Cold Snap Strikes Australia Sends Temperature Plummeting Below Freezing Point and Hail Storm

06.29.2020 01:25 AM

Temperatures went down below freezing point, a fog warning was declared in Victoria, and hail stones falling on Perth, those are some of the effects of a cold snap striking Australia.

Wildfire Spreads Across Mt. Charleston in Las Vegas, Residents Told to Evacuate

06.28.2020 23:18 PM

Wildfires are currently ablaze at Mt. Charleston in Las Vegas. Officials are currently trying to keep the flames under control, but some residents have already been told to evacuate. Click the link above to learn more.

Dogs Have Memories As Good as Young Children and Remember Tasks Done Within the Last Hour: Study

06.27.2020 08:23 AM

Your pet dog could be smarter than you think. According to a new study, dogs can remember recent events or commands just as well as very young children. They can also remember things done an hour ago and repeat the action correctly when asked to do so.

Eavesdropping Wasps Assess Potential Rival’s Abilities to See if They Can Compete, New Study Reveals

06.26.2020 13:46 PM

Researchers uncovered the wasp's action of observing rivals fighting by creating an arena with two wasps inside battled each other, while another couple observed from the outside.

‘Vampire Fish’ Will Be Spawning in the Great Lakes, Warn Authorities

06.26.2020 06:20 AM

Sea lampreys, an aquatic vampire, will be in the Great Lakes this season, local authorities warn. They rarely attack humans, yet pose a danger to commercial fish populations.

Deadly Blue-Ringed Octopus Spotted in Sydney Harbour

06.26.2020 05:25 AM

A couple on a scuba diving trip spotted a blue-ringed octopus last week near Sydney Harbour. Despite its size, the creature is known to be one of the most venomous creatures in the ocean. Its venom can paralyze and kill humans in a matter of minutes.

Catastrophic Lightning Kills More Than 100 People in India

06.26.2020 01:36 AM

Officials report that more than 100 have been killed in lightning strikes from the recent thunderstorms in India. According to experts, the majority of Indians work outdoors, which probably contributes to the high number of lightning-related deaths. Click the link above to learn more.

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