ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Chernobyl Fungi Can Be Natural Radiation Shields for the ISS

SPACE 07.27.2020 07:20 AM

Some species of fungi found inside the Chernobyl nuclear power plant have been found to thrive in the radioactive environment, paving the way for a natural radiation shield for humans on the ISS and beyond.

Why Consider Basement Waterproofing Solutions?

07.25.2020 15:11 PM

Living in a home with a basement gives you the benefits of a larger, more practical home with plenty of extra space. You can use your basement for all sorts of different purposes depending on your needs, but in order to do this, you need to ensure it is properly looked after. Some people let their basement fall into a state of serious disrepair and neglect, and this can result in all sorts of issues at your property as well as making the space unusable.

Pregnant Male Seahorse Might Be More the Same With Human Pregnancy Than Previously Thought

07.25.2020 08:20 AM

Remarkable male seahorse can hold more than 1,000 embryos inside their 'brood pouch' for up to a month before delivering them in a series of spasms much like how humans give birth.

Alaska Is Experiencing Its Rainiest 5 Years Which Could Mean Bad News for Its Permafrost

07.25.2020 07:20 AM

Alaska is experiencing its rainiest five years, which could be bad news for the state's permafrost, according to a new study. It also explores the effect of global warming in the Arctic region.

3 Lessons We Can Learn From Dolphins

07.24.2020 10:43 AM

Bottlenose dolphins are one of the most intelligent animals. In a behavioral study, the friends they choose while they're young are kept until adulthood. From their behavior, there are basic lessons about building relationships and preparing for the future.

1.3 Billion Tons of Plastic Will Be in the Land, Air, and Sea by 2040 If People Don't Change Ways

07.24.2020 06:40 AM

Waste pickers, or workers that collect plastic waste, have a significant impact on reducing plastic pollution. Twenty years from now, the 'business as usual' scenario will result in over a billion tons of plastic in the air, land, and sea if human behavior will not change.

Act Now and Protect the Ecosystem to Prevent Future Outbreak of Viruses, Study Says

07.24.2020 06:00 AM

A recent analysis says that the cost preventing a pandemic in the next decade will just be about 2 percent of the economic damage by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists urged everyone to save the ecosystem and act now to prevent new viral outbreaks.

Stanford Researchers Devise Method to Predict Black Swan Events

07.23.2020 21:40 PM

Researchers from Stanford University have developed a method for forecasting black swan events. Black swans are rare and unprecedented events with enormous consequences.

Fishermen and Divers Found a Mysterious 425-ft Deep "Blue Hole" off Florida's Coast, What Could It Be?

07.23.2020 10:40 AM

Scientists flock to Florida's Gulf Coast to take a glimpse of the blue oceanic mysterious hole that is 425-feet-deep and hosts diverse biological communities full of marine life.

An Active Methane Seep in Antarctica May Help Explain Climate Change

07.23.2020 10:20 AM

Scientists discover an active methane seep in Antarctica and have monitored its evolution. Its unique factors can help explain the role of methane-consuming microbes and how marine methane enters the atmosphere.

Controversy: Stone Tools Suggest Settlement in the Americas 30,000 Years Ago

07.23.2020 08:19 AM

Stone tools discovered in a cave from central Mexico challenge the mainstream belief of when the first humans arrived in the Americas about 15,000 years ago. The lack of genetic evidence may possibly mean that the older peoples had been a 'lost group' and are not part of the modern gene pool.

COVID-19 and Summer: Tips to Have Fun Under the Sun While Staying Safe Amid the Pandemic

07.22.2020 08:33 AM

Do you have plans for this summer? Make sure they are in line with the precautionary measures for COVID-19. Check out these tips to ensure your safety this summer amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Juvenile Crown-of-Thorns Switch Diets to Enhance Growth Rates

07.22.2020 01:17 AM

Scientists found that those young crown-of-thorns starfish who shift their diets earlier exhibit enhanced growth rates for longer and will become bigger.

Campaigners Fight for Freedom of Moon Bears Whose Bile Is Used for Traditional Medicine

07.22.2020 00:12 AM

South Korean national parks work hard to continue the restoration program for moon bears, a species farmed and killed for their bile. Animal rights campaigners hope that bear farming will finally be stopped by the government.

Stingless Bees Create Spiral Beehives Similar to the Formation of Crystals

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.

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