ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Love Shellfish? New Study Suggests Oysters Might Contain Bacteria, Plastics and Baby Formula

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.30.2020 22:17 PM

Scientists examine contaminants of oysters in Myanmar and found that coastal urbanization and lack of sewage treatment increase contamination in seafood that can pose serious health risks to humans.

Traditional Amazon Fishing Community Continues To Live In Stilt Houses

A New Study Finds Dangerous Levels of Mercury From Amazon Fish

07.30.2020 08:20 AM

A new study reveals that almost a third of the fishes in Amapa, Brazil contains dangerous levels of Mercury (Hg), leaving them dangerous for human consumption.

Science Times - Climate's effect on agriculture

New Guidelines Can Help Farmers Deal With Climate Change

07.30.2020 06:40 AM

A collaborative report identifies indicators that can help farmers in the agriculture sector under five major categories, such as temperature patterns and the welfare of livestock. Teaching farmers and land managers the effects of climate change can help with major decision-making.

Archaeologists Finally Discover the Origins of Stonehenge

07.29.2020 21:32 PM

Archaeologists directly match Stonehenge to a site 16 miles away. Discovering the origins of the gigantic sarsens solve centuries of mysteries and contradicting theories, while raising more questions.

Watch: 2 Pedestrians in China Swallowed by Massive Sinkhole

07.29.2020 13:24 PM

CCTV captures 2 pedestrians being swallowed by a massive sinkhole while walking on the streets. Fortunately, both survived and were immediately taken to the hospital.

New Study Traces the African Carder Bee in Western Australia

07.29.2020 08:20 AM

Researchers from Curtin University in Perth, Australia have recorded the first known appearance of the African carder bee, Psedoanthidium (Immanthidium) repetitum, in Western Australia.

Indigenous People Are Teaching Researchers About the Environment

07.29.2020 08:00 AM

Linking nature and cultural systems are essential for the future of biodiversity, ecosystems, and the environment. This can only be achieved if researchers and organizations work together with Indigenous people with generation knowledge of local ecosystems and remote areas.

Former Fashion Executive Killed in a Shark Attack in Maine

07.29.2020 07:00 AM

Julie Dimperio Holowach, former fashion executive, is the first recorded human death by a shark attack in Maine. She was swimming with her daughter when the incident happened, and although she has died her daughter was able to escape without any physical injuries.

Bread and Oil: California's Central Valley

US Crop Yield in Decline Due to the Lack of Pollinators

07.29.2020 06:20 AM

A new study from Rutgers University establishes the link between lack of pollinators, such as bees, to reduced US crop yields for apples, cherries, blueberries, and more.

Top 7 Advanced Technologies in Agriculture: To Use Or Not To Use

07.28.2020 15:05 PM

Hi-tech innovations facilitate human labor in many spheres eliminating time and efforts to complete multiple tasks. Advanced agrarians widely employ digital tools, equipment, and techniques that promote precision farming.

Premieres: 70th Venice Film Festival - Jaeger-LeCoultre Collection

Soap Bubbles Can Help Plants Pollinate in Place of Bees

07.28.2020 09:20 AM

In the face of a dwindling population of bees, one of the natural pollination agents, an artificial agent can help solve the pollination problem - soap bubbles.

40-Year Study Features Adaptability of Brittlebush to Warmer Environments

07.28.2020 07:20 AM

Long term observation has found that one native plant from the Mojave Desert, the brittlebush, has exhibited remarkable adaptation capabilities despite rising temperatures.

Atmosphere in Antarctica Is Cooling Ten Times Faster Due to Carbon Emissions

07.28.2020 06:40 AM

Scientists discovered that greenhouse gases do not have the same effect on the lower atmosphere as they are cooling the mesosphere while radiating the excess energy into the space.

Tunisia Revives Ancient Way of Obtaining Natural Purple Dye From Sea Snail

07.27.2020 11:00 AM

After years of study, scientists have finally revived an ancient method of extracting natural purple dye from sea snails.

Cross-Border Science Team to Preserve Lake Titicaca Giant Frogs

07.27.2020 10:00 AM

Bolivia's Museum of Natural History has announced that a cross-border team of scientific institutions will be working towards the study and preservation of the Lake Titicaca giant frog.