ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Scientists Find ‘Magma Intrusion’ at the Yellowstone Volcano

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 03.23.2020 07:14 AM

Scientists used the GPS data to present what may have taken place below the surface to further explain the reason an area near the Norris Geyser Basin has both been deflating and inflating by several inches by unpredictable bursts for the past 20 years.

Fun Facts About Sea Bunnies

03.23.2020 07:13 AM

These cute little creatures look really adorable, but what are they? (Photo : Facebook)Sea bunnies Our world is really fascinating. It is full of life that we know and some that remain undiscovered.

NOAA recently announced that more floods are expected in 23 States this Spring season

Expect Floods in 23 States this Spring—NOAA

03.22.2020 21:06 PM

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently announced that more floods are expected in 23 States this Spring season.

Increase in Black Rhino Population Cause for Hope

Increased Black Rhino Population Prompts Hope

03.22.2020 06:52 AM

Conservationists efforts have finally paid off as the numbers of black rhinos are slowly increasing.

Taken one week before the first day of Spring Equinox 2020, magnolia blooms are blossoming in the Rose Garden along the White House’s West Wing Colonnade

Spring Equinox Has Officially Started

03.21.2020 09:20 AM

On Thursday, seasons changed when the vernal equinox occurred, marking the spring's official start of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, and spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Reports said, what happened was a rather fortunate occurrence.

A propane leak at Whitney Avenue-based construction site caused the East Rock block to close to through-traffic and resulted in the nearby residents’ temporary evacuation

New Haven Propane Leak Closes Entire Block

03.20.2020 07:11 AM

A propane leak at Whitney Avenue-based construction site caused the East Rock block to close to through-traffic and resulted in the nearby residents' temporary evacuation.

Air and Water Quality in Italy Improves Amidst Worsening COVID-19

03.19.2020 08:43 AM

Since Italy was put under lockdown, streets turned empty spaces, and very is less traffic of boat on the canals of the city where people frequently enjoy their gondola rides.

Dutch-non-profit organization, The Ocean Cleanup (TOC) recently launched the Interceptor that is said to clear 80 percent of the rivers all over the world within five years

Ocean Cleanup’s Interceptor to Clean 1,000 Rivers in 5 Years

03.19.2020 08:30 AM

To strengthen its initiative in removing plastics from the oceans, Dutch-non-profit organization, The Ocean Cleanup (TOC) recently launched a robot that is said to clear 80 percent of the rivers all over the world within five years.

One can see the sea ice in the Canadian Archipelago's waterways, as well as well as the cracked sea ice found in the Beaufort Sea

Imaging the Wonderful Canadian Arctic Archipelago

03.19.2020 08:24 AM

The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission took us over a portion of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. (Photo : European Space Agency) The Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission took us over a portion of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

Utah Hit by a Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake, Largest Since 1992

Utah Hit by Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake, Strongest Since 1992

03.18.2020 20:28 PM

The state of Utah has been rattled by the magnitude 5.7 earthquake shortly after 7 am on Wednesday. (Photo : Pixabay)Salt Lake City, Utah A magnitude 5.

A survey highlighted the power of a heavy downpour as the main cause of severe damage in Puerto Rico Forest

How the Heavy Rains of Hurricane Maria Shattered the Forests of Puerto Rico

03.18.2020 07:32 AM

Wind may have been pointed as the main culprit for the knocked down trees in all the attacks of hurricanes. However, a new survey was recently released of the damage in the Puerto Rican forests following the back-to-back hurricanes back in 2017.

Changing Attitudes Towards Meeting the Wildfire Challenge Daniel B. Botkin and Lisa Micheli

03.17.2020 15:26 PM

Since 2000, an average of 72,400 wildfires have burned an average of 7.0 million acres in the USA, with 8.7 million acres burning in 2018

[VIDEO] Penguins Take Advantage of Human Absence, Roam Freely Around Aquarium

03.17.2020 07:02 AM

As most nations all over the world are in lockdown status amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic, a group of penguins inside an aquarium located in the United States has taken advantage of the human beings' absence due to self-quarantine.

The scientists used a small flowering plant called, Arabidopsis thaliana, specifically in mustards

Plants’ Use of Hormone Can Help Fight Insect Attacks and Fungi

03.17.2020 06:59 AM

Salk Institute scientists indicated in a new research study published in Nature Plants journal, that the hormone is known as "jasmonic acid" is specifically vital for the defense response of plants against insects and fungi.

The Future of Reducing Air Pollution in Aerospace

03.16.2020 15:58 PM

When we think about air pollution, we largely consider the effects of industrial processes and vehicle emissions. However, a large portion of the air pollution humans create is actually found in aerospace.