ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Stingless Bees Create Spiral Beehives Similar to the Formation of Crystals

PHYSICS & MATH 07.21.2020 23:04 PM

Southeast Asian and Australian stingless bees have taken the art of building to the next level as they create spiral beehives that rival New York's Guggenheim.

Scientists in Hungary Accidentally Create a New Hybrid of Fish

07.21.2020 03:32 AM

Weird looking fish hybrid offspring of American paddlefish and Russian sturgeon was accidentally created by scientists from Hungary. The two species are both identified by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature as critically endangered animals.

Saving Biodiversity, Scientists Call for Change in Farming Practices: Study

07.21.2020 02:40 AM

360 scientists from 42 different countries have united in asking for the transition of food production structures to agroecological principles. With biodiversity on the line, they believe that alterations in farming practices could save threatened species and give better quality food to humans as well.

Multiple Toxins Are Found in Florida Waters

07.21.2020 01:14 AM

For years, algal blooms on the west coast, lakes, and rivers of Florida have been increasing. Water samples have revealed multiple toxins which can result in respiratory and neurological symptoms, and even trigger Alzheimer's

Polar Bears Could Be Extinct by 2100, Climate Change to Blame

07.20.2020 23:58 PM

Polar bears could inevitably face extinction by 2100, according to researchers. With climate change continually melting sea ice in the arctic, experts are worried that the species might not be able to survive.

5 Tips in Caring for Your Pets During Lockdown

07.20.2020 04:01 AM

The pandemic can be as difficult and stressful for the pets especially with lockdowns. Here are some tips for pet care during the time of crisis.

New Zealand Invents System to Predict Volcanic Eruptions

07.20.2020 00:33 AM

Scientists from New Zealand believe that they have invented a system that shows seismic patterns before an actual volcanic eruption happens in hopes to save lives and avoid situations like the White Island eruption in 2019.

Lava Bombs Scatter as Italy's Stromboli Volcano Erupts Once Again

07.20.2020 00:16 AM

Italy's Stromboli volcano erupted on Sunday, July 19, without any warning. Watch as the volcano spews out lava bombs from its crater.

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

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.

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