ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Seattle-Based Company Develops Beanless Coffee

CHEMISTRY 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.

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?

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.

[WATCH] Massive Sinkhole in China Swallows 21 Cars

08.19.2020 22:54 PM

A massive sinkhole opened up out of nowhere, swallowing at least 21 cars in China Wednesday evening, August 21.

The Black Death: Bubonic Plague Pandemics Throughout History

08.19.2020 11:13 AM

Although bubonic plague is now curable through the use of antibiotics, this was not always the case. Here are three periods in history where the bubonic plague caused pandemics:

Equinox: The Light and Darkness Phenomenon That Happens Twice a Year

08.19.2020 08:42 AM

From the Latin words "aequus" (equal) and "nox" (night), equinox happens twice a year, a time when the day and night are both equal in the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

Alaska Salmon Grew Smaller Over the Past 60 Years

08.19.2020 08:37 AM

A new study found that salmon returning to rivers in Alaska has grown drastically smaller in the past 60 years - and their time at sea appears to be the reason.

6 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Death Valley

08.19.2020 07:24 AM

To know more about the world-renowned location, here are ten things you probably didn't know about Death Valley:

New Study Disproves Previous Hypothesis on the Role of Zebra Stripes

08.19.2020 06:11 AM

Zebra stripes have always baffled scientists for their purpose. These experts come up with several hypotheses in an attempt to explain its role versus its predators and in dazzling flies.

Where Did Penguins Originate? Hint: It's Not Antarctica

08.19.2020 05:45 AM

Penguin ancestors are traced back to Australia and New Zealand, and eventually migrated to Antarctica and other parts of the world. However, rapid climate change poses a serious threat to penguin species.

NASA Goddard Scientists Map Out Global Losses of Mangrove Habitats

08.19.2020 02:19 AM

Mangroves play an essential role in protecting coastlines, absorbing carbon emissions, and a home for marine animals. However, human activities such as agriculture and aquaculture are causing the rapid decline of mangrove habitats.

It's Snowing Chocolate in a Swiss Town After Factory Malfunction

08.19.2020 00:38 AM

It's a dream come true for all chocolate lovers what happened in Switzerland as it snows chocolate dust after the ventilation system of Lindt factory malfunctioned.

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