ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

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

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 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.

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

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.

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