ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

2020 Possibly the Hottest Year Ever Despite Air Pollution Decline Due to COVID-19 — NOAA

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 04.29.2020 10:51 AM

Worldwide pollution levels have gone down dramatically due to COVID-19. But even this temporary decrease cannot stop 2020 from being one of the hottest years ever. Especially when things go back to normal.

Thousands of Flamingos Have Painted India Pink During Lockdown

04.29.2020 08:46 AM

See more photos of flamingos in Navi Mumbai as they paint Thane Creek pink! While humans are forced to stay inside their homes, a record-breaking number of flamingos start to flock in Navi Mumbai painting India in pink.

7,500 KM in 7 Days From Africa to England: Cuckoo Sets Flying Record During Migration

04.29.2020 06:31 AM

Carlton II migrated from West Africa to Central England in just seven days, traveling over 7,500 kilometers in seven days. The average cuckoo takes two to three weeks to reach England.

1 Kilometer Ozone Hole Above the Arctic Has Finally Closed Due To Polar Vortex Warming

04.29.2020 06:29 AM

Just as quickly the hole was formed, it has also disappeared just weeks after its existence was first announced by scientists

[PHOTOS] Meet Mr. Bigglesworth; the Adorable Hairless Bunny With a Big Personality

04.29.2020 05:37 AM

Learn about the story of the hairless bunny that was once an outcast, but is now a big inspiration to many. Mr. Bigglesworth is a rabbit with very little fur, but a whole lot of personality. Check out his story, click the link above.

Hero Shrews Got the Sturdiest Spine Of All Mammals That It Can Carry a Full Grown Man

04.29.2020 02:55 AM

The vertebral column of hero shrews have evolved into an unique interlocked structure which allows them to bear a fully grown man on their backs.

Researchers Discover Arctic Birds Weaken Their Immune SystemTo Survive Polar Nights

04.29.2020 01:46 AM

Researchers have found that the arctic birds, Svalbard rock ptarmigan save energy by weakening an already weak immune system. This energy-saving method is the first time they've observed such behavior in these arctic animals. Want to learn more? Read the full article by clicking the link above.

World's Loneliest Tree Stands Alone on Campbell Island, NZ With its Nearest Companion 137 Miles Away

04.29.2020 00:02 AM

Who knew even trees could get lonely. Apparently, they do if your closest companion is 137 miles away. Read about the world's loneliest tree found in New Zealand by clicking on the link above.

Weird Hybrid of Yellow-Breasted Chat and Oriole Birds Spotted in California

04.28.2020 23:57 PM

If this bird is indeed a hybrid between a chat and an oriole, it further suggests that chats might be more closely related to Icterids than previously thought.

Time Management Skills: 9 Essential Strategies

04.28.2020 17:02 PM

Time management is very important to be productive. Time management is very important to be productive. When you waste time, there's too little left to complete all your tasks in the allotted period.

Researchers Prove That the Sahara was Once 'The Most Dangerous Place in the History of Planet Earth'

04.28.2020 09:25 AM

According to research, an area in the Sahara, now known as south-eastern Morocco, was debatably the most dangerous place in the history of planet Earth. Scientists say it is a place where no human time-traveler would survive because of the creatures that lived there. What kind of creatures lurked the area? Click the link above to find out.

Storms in US Eastern Seaboard and Asia Could Slow Down by 2 Miles Per Hour Due to Climate Change

04.28.2020 07:23 AM

A rise in global temperature will create strong currents that blow through mid-latitude areas and push toward the poles slowing the speed of the hurricanes by two miles per hour.

Look: Scientists Have Created "Avatar-like" Bioluminescent Plants

04.28.2020 05:19 AM

Just like in the movie, Avatar, scientists have found a way to make plants glow in the dark. Don't miss the cool video showing these bioluminescent plants. Click the link above to view it and learn more.

How to Save Energy Using These Energy Efficient Curtains Perfect for your Homes

04.27.2020 09:43 AM

Save money on utility bills while improving the comfort and beauty of your home using these sophisticated energy efficient curtains available at Amazon.com

Earth's Tectonic Plates May Have Started Moving Earlier Than Thought

04.27.2020 06:57 AM

Ancient Australian rocks suggest that Earth might have started moving even when it was still an infant planet.

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