ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Miniaturization in Theropod Dinosaurs Paved the Way for Endothermy in Birds

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 01.16.2020 20:49 PM

Scientists have uncovered a possible explanation for the evolution of endothermy among birds -- and it's all relative to the creature's body size.

Sand Mining in the Mekong River Poses Danger for Its Riverbanks

01.16.2020 02:06 AM

A new study in the Mekong River shows that large-scale sand mining may eventually lead to collapse in the riverbanks endangering not only the ecosystem but the lives and livelihood of people around it.

How Do Volcanoes Erupt, and How Scientists Study and Predict These Eruptions

01.16.2020 01:46 AM

The mechanics of how volcanoes erupt is rather complicated, and there are stages that are critical to studying and predicting it. A volcano is like a tunnel into the earth’s how interior, where molten rock flows. Another thing is that magma flow generated magnetic force, and has effects.

New Species and Subspecies of Birds Found in Wallacea

01.16.2020 01:03 AM

Archipelagos usually have a high endemism rate and these new discoveries from the Wallacea Region of Indonesia prove it.

Dogs Have Facial Expressions Just Like Humans Do, And Here's What They Mean

01.15.2020 23:31 PM

After staying together for so long, a dog's facial expression can be read. According to the co-domestication theory which implies both humans and dogs have learned to understand. Tests were done to prove this hypothesis and test it out.

Mystery of the Gold Bar in Mexico City Solved: Researchers Traced the Age of the Gold Bar Back to Noche Triste

01.15.2020 11:17 AM

The mystery of the gold bar found back in 1981 is now solved -- and it offers a window to the historic event that happened 500 years ago.

Immortal Tree: RNA Analysis of Ginkgo biloba Show That the Tree is Not Aging

01.15.2020 11:14 AM

Ginkgo biloba is known to be one of the oldest species of trees in the world and this left scientists curious as to why.

Dying Fish Reveals Congo's Depth, Tagging It the World's Deepest River

01.14.2020 19:17 PM

Scientists were puzzled upon finding a blind and depigmented fish in an area where there are no caves. This gave them an idea of the depth and mystery that the Congo River holds.

Hummingbirds and their Brightly-Colored Feathers: Scientists Explain Why These Birds Are So Brightly-Colored

01.14.2020 06:56 AM

Hummingbirds are effortlessly among mature's most beautiful creatures and ornithologists have been wondering why its colors are so special. In a recent study by the Field Museum, scientists may now have an answer to an age-old question.

Saving Lives with Fire Alarms: The Science Behind It

01.13.2020 17:30 PM

It goes without saying that fire is deadly. Whether it occurs in a natural or man-made setting, a fire that is allowed to spread out of control can injure, killed, and cause devastating property damage. Mitigating the risks of fire is the driving force behind fire alarms. We install fire alarms in residential and commercial structures so as to alert occupants that a fire has started. The faster the occupants are alerted, the more quickly they can take action. From a scientific standpoint, fire alarms are fairly simple devices. But the psychological impact they have on the occupants of burning structures is profound. As such, fire alarms are purposely designed to demand attention once they go off. You know yourself how difficult it is to ignore a sounding fire alarm.

Mechanical and Material Engineering Science Will Benefit From the Cooling Method of the Lotus Flower

01.13.2020 07:52 AM

Scientists can learn much about how nature designs its cooling systems that are hydrophobic and hydrophilic at the same time. Developing materials like this will hold my application from tech to others. Nature’s design is simple and when studied are the most efficient, compared to human designs.

An Ice Age Might Have Occurred During the Boring Billion

01.13.2020 07:37 AM

The Boring Billion is named as such because nothing happens during that period -- or so scientists thought.

Scientists May Have Found The Impact Site of One of the Largest Meteorite to Ever Hit the Planet

01.12.2020 20:33 PM

Earth has its fair share of a meteor impact and scientists are determined in finding one of the largest impact sites. They need not go any further as clues suggest that the impact may be just around Laos.

Scientists Used 3D Glasses in Cuttlefish to Understand Its Eyesight

01.12.2020 20:13 PM

It may look silly and amusing but this little experiment involving a cuttlefish and some 3D glasses made way for a deeper understanding of cuttlefish eyesight.

Taal Volcano Eruption in the Philippines, Experts Warns of Volcanic Tsunami

01.12.2020 20:09 PM

After 43 years, the Taal Volcano in the Philippines erupted, spewing ash in the nearby towns located in the provinces of Batangas, Laguna, and Cavite. The Taal Volcano eruption is classified as a phreatic eruption or an eruption that usually happens when the water is heated by magma.

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