ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Invasive Earthworm Species Colonize Large Swaths of North America, Pose Threat to Native Ecosystems

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 02.12.2024 04:10 AM

A quiet invasion of non-native earthworms has been revealed as a significant threat to the ecosystem in North America. Learn more about it in this article.

Blue Whales in the North Atlantic Found To Engage Regularly in Interspecies Mating With Fin Whales, Genome Sequencing Reveals

02.12.2024 04:02 AM

Recently decoded genomes of Atlantic blue whales disclose surprisingly elevated levels of fin whale DNA, indicating more frequent interspecies mating than thought. Continue reading to learn more details.

Volcanic Lightning During Eruptions May Have Sparked Life on Ancient Earth, Study Suggests

02.12.2024 02:23 AM

Lightning strikes during volcanic eruptions could have provided nitrogen which served as potential catalyst for early forms of life. Check the article to find out more.

Ocean System in the Atlantic That Is Key To Regulating Earth's Climate Could Collapse, Scientists Warn

02.11.2024 22:09 PM

A study predicts how the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could be affected by climate change and how its collapse may affect the rest of the world. Read to learn more.

Artificial Worm Gut Developed by Scientists Can Break Down Plastics; New Method May Address Global Plastic Pollution

02.11.2024 00:50 AM

The artificial worm gut has exhibited potential to offer more efficient plastic degradation in real-life applications. Read to learn more.

3,000-Year-Old Ancient Treasures Uncovered in Spain Contain ‘Alien Metals’

02.11.2024 00:40 AM

Two items from the Treasure of Villena contained meteoric iron. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Unknown author) 3,000-Year-Old Ancient Treasures Uncovered in Spain Contain 'Alien Metals' Ancient treasures from Spain revealed some artifacts that reportedly contained "alien metals.

400 Well-Preserved Fossils Unearthed in a Mountain Range in France [Study]

02.11.2024 00:20 AM

Hundreds of well-preserved fossils were unearthed by two amateur paleontologists at the site called Cabrières Biota. Continue reading to learn more.

Bottlenose Dolphin Found on a South Carolina Beach; Mummified Animal May Have Been Dead for Months

02.09.2024 23:42 PM

Desiccated remains of a suspected bottlenose dolphin was found on a beach in South California after being mummified for months. Learn more about it in this article.

Cataclysmic Asteroid Impact May Have Turned Prehistoric Earth Into Snowball State, Study Suggests

02.09.2024 21:36 PM

A research suggests that asteroid strikes may have set off global freezes which covered the ancient Earth in ice for thousands or even millions of years. Check this article to learn more.

Lenticular Clouds: Why Are These Aerosol Masses Shaped Like a UFO?

02.09.2024 07:00 AM

On the downwind side of a mountain or mountain range, lenticular clouds develop with strange shapes that resemble UFOs. Read the article to find out more.

Nature's Micro Marvels: Scientists Spotlight the World's Tiniest Species, From Nano-Chameleons to Miniature Frogs

02.09.2024 05:51 AM

Scientists highlight the world's tiniest species, like the nano-chameleon and miniature frogs, emphasizing conservation challenges faced by these micro marvels.

Wolves Exposed to Chernobyl Disaster Have Genetically Modified Immune Systems; Mutant Canines Show Resilience to Cancer

02.09.2024 03:45 AM

Mutant wolves exposed to the Chernobyl disaster showed resilience to cancer. Continue reading to learn more.

MSM126 Mission: International Expedition Embarks to Explore Deep-Sea Habitats Around Madeira

02.09.2024 03:30 AM

Using nets, camera systems, and a deep-sea robot, a MSM126 cruise will venture on an ocean discovery journey. Learn more about it in this article.

4 Plateaus in the Pacific Ocean Aren’t Rigid but Weak Spots Yanked Apart by Distant Force at Plate’s Edge

02.09.2024 02:45 AM

The plate tectonics theory reportedly needs some refining. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Jose F. Vigil) 4 Plateaus in the Pacific Ocean Aren't Rigid But Weak Spots Yanked Apart By Distant Force at Plate's Edge After five decades, the theory explaining major landforms may need some refining.

Iceland Volcano 3rd Eruption in 3 Months: Lava Shoots Into the Air; Subsurface Magma Flows at Unprecedented Speed

02.08.2024 21:51 PM

For the third time in just three months, an Iceland volcano has erupted once more. Read to learn more.

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