ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Climate Change Affects Migration of Birds

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 11.09.2019 12:01 PM

The rapid change in global temperature cause the planet's seasons to be volatile and this can affect the breeding patterns of birds.

Survival of the Fittest: Jellyfish can Survive Global Warming

11.08.2019 08:28 AM

The jellyfish was able to survive even the harshest conditions and amid climate change, this underwater floater remain unbothered.

Vulturine Guineafowl Exhibits Behavior Reflective of a Multilevel Society—Something Uncommon to Birds

11.08.2019 08:27 AM

In order for the team to support the claims of their study, they tracked social relationships during the course of the cross seasons for the 400-species population of Vulturine Guineafowl. After marking these birds, the team discovered that there are at least 18 distinct social groups within the population that are comprised of 13 to 65 individuals each.

New Study Shows the Extent of Global Illegal Wildlife Trade

11.08.2019 08:26 AM

Poaching has become a greater threat than previously thought. The study surveyed 30,000 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, and found out that the percentage of the illegally traded animals are 40-60% higher and will continue to rise unless stopped.

Hydrothermal Vents May Be The Exact Location of the Origin of Life

11.08.2019 08:25 AM

The recent study produced by scientists from UCL, opposes the convention of the warm little pond theory by saying life could have originated from deep-sea hydrothermal vents.

Islands in the Caribbean Poisoned by Pesticides

11.08.2019 08:21 AM

Chlordecone, a pesticide that was banned since 1993, has affected around 750,000 locals of Antilles. French President Emmanuel Macron is now campaigning for awareness.

The World’s Top Emitters of Greenhouse Gases May Not Achieve Their Pledge to the Paris Agreement

11.07.2019 08:12 AM

Due to economic growth and stubborn leaders, it’s a race against the clock as some countries scramble to meet targets agreed upon via the Paris Agreement.

New Solar Panel Design Inspiration: How Do Sunflowers Get the Most Out of the Sun’s Bright Light?

11.07.2019 07:51 AM

This material could dramatically improve the efficiency of solar panels and its other applications. (Photo : Todd Trapani from Unsplash) Just like people, sunflowers follow their circadian rhythm.

Darker Pigment in Bird Eggs Plays Important Role in Thermoregulation and Offspring's Survival

11.07.2019 06:17 AM

Birds in colder regions always lay darker eggs and it is because darker pigments tend to reflect sunlight less which is helpful in regulating heat.

Greta Thunberg Asks for Help To Reach the Climate Summit in Madrid

11.06.2019 09:31 AM

Because of this sudden change, Greta Thunberg is asking for help for her travel back to Europe. 16-year-old Greta Thunberg barged into the world's consciousness when she started her movement of skipping school in Sweden and stood in front of the Swedish parliament as a protest against government neglect regarding the issues the environment is facing.

Sea-Level Rise will be Inevitable Despite the Paris Agreement

11.06.2019 08:59 AM

A new study shows that regardless of whether or not the countries who signed under this agreement performed their part of the deal, those efforts will never be enough to combat the rise in sea levels.

Sharing is Caring: Vampire Bats Regurgitates their Blood Meals and Shares them with their Neighbors

11.06.2019 07:47 AM

Scientists recently observed that vampire bats would regurgitate their blood meals to share it with their neighbors, no strings attached.

Mars Soil is Suitable in Growing Asparagus for Astronauts

11.04.2019 08:04 AM

For astronomers and scientists, Mars is always beaming with possibilities of new discovery and exploration.

Research on Electrolysis Leads to a More Environmentally Friendly Way of Producing Cement

10.31.2019 10:34 AM

In a perfect world, using this technique would result to zero carbon dioxide emissions from the cement industry.

New Study Shows That 1 Billion People Could Be Affected by Rising Sea Levels

10.31.2019 07:01 AM

Climate scientists use a new system to determine global coastal flood risks. Their findings are shocking as hundreds of millions of people are at high risk within this century.

511 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 519

Most Popular

How Solar Flares and CMEs Affect Life on Earth: 10 Space Weather Impacts Explained

Cold Myths Busted: Does Rain Really Affect Your Immune Response or Cause Virus Exposure

What Are Auroras? Northern Lights Explained and the Science Behind Their Stunning Glow

Cold vs Flu vs COVID: Key Respiratory Illness Symptoms Explained Clearly

How Do Electric Vehicles Work? A Simple Guide to EV Technology, Motors, and Batteries