ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Fact or Fiction: Hybrid Sharks To Dominate the World's Oceans Very Soon

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 01.10.2020 09:26 AM

Hybrid sharks were found in Australia and they were able to swim in cold or tropical waters. This is a fact, not fiction ane researchers are now convinced that it will impact the local environment. All bets are on if there will be more found too.

New Study Identifies Tipping Point in Deforestation, Human Factors at the Forefront of Changes in Landscape

01.10.2020 09:19 AM

There is a massive change in the world's climate in a span of 23 years. A new study from the University of Cincinnati pinpoints the primary causes and how the landscape change throughout the 23-year period.

10 Years After the Nuclear Disaster, Wildlife is Thriving in the Fukushima Area

01.10.2020 08:48 AM

Similar to what happened in Chernobyl, wildlife populations are thriving in Fukushima and the key factor? The absence of human settlements.

From Lucy to Lola: Human Evolution Has Gone A Long Way and So Is Our Understanding of Our Origins

01.10.2020 08:42 AM

DNA sequencing has helped scientists in mapping the evolution of our species for ages and because of that, humans are closer in understanding their origins.

Unnoticed Insect Apocalypse Will Happen Sooner If Factors Behind It Are Not Eradicated

01.09.2020 09:06 AM

Insects are responsible for the pollination of plants and these plants are eaten by animals and humans. Without them, it's all downhill from here.

At Least 10,000 Desperate and Thirsty Camels in Danger of Being Shot in South Australia

01.09.2020 08:45 AM

Aboriginal communities are frustrated not only by the effects of the recent bushfires but also with thirsty camels terrorizing their homes.

Genetically Modified Poplars, an Answer to the Isoprene Abundance in Plantations

01.09.2020 08:42 AM

Poplars are harvested for biomass production and pulp and paper and even timber. However, planting a lot of poplars ironically contribute to greenhouse gases.

6-Foot Tyrant Lizard Skeletons Are Not From Pygmy Species, But From Teenage T. Rex

01.09.2020 06:48 AM

Two small T-Rex skeletons found were not a pygmy species but two juveniles, who are opening the world of young Tyrant Lizards.

Scientists Check Out Trade Routes in Angola, A Hotspot for Illegal Wildlife Trade

01.09.2020 03:07 AM

Angola is among the world's countries with high rate of biodiversity and every day it is challenged by illegal wildlife trade.

Why Is It So Darned Hard to Kill Mosquitoes With Bug Spray That Does Not Seem to Work?

01.09.2020 03:02 AM

Mosquitoes seem to be immune to bug spray and it is not funny when they develop resistance. (Photo : www. sciencealert. com)Mosquitoes seem to be immune to bug spray and it is not funny when they develop resistance.

Rory Angold, United Car Care Executive Vice President, Discusses Engine Downsizing in the Auto Industry

01.08.2020 02:11 AM

Automobile sector is actively researching and implementing new ways to tackle high emissions and reduce their overall carbon footprint.

Pieces of Evidence Pointing to the Existence of A Phantom Crater Found in Laos

01.08.2020 01:49 AM

Scientists are now searching the world for debris from a meteorite, and they may have found one in Laos.

Shark Bytes That Made the News in 2019

01.07.2020 23:43 PM

In 2019, these shark bytes were interesting and revealed what sharks are up to. Nothing makes the news than a big shark, it shows the fascination for these alpha predators.

Water Lily Genome, A Window to Angiosperm Evolution

01.07.2020 06:00 AM

To further understand how seed-bearing vascular plants came to be, scientists from Pennsylvania State University led an international team in conducting an experiment on the genome of the water lily.

Bacons in Blades of Grass: Plant-Based Food and the Future of Food Science and Human Nutrition

01.07.2020 04:11 AM

Food science has come a long way and now it is trying to help minimize greenhouse gases by developing plant-based foods.

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