ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Mantis Shrimp vs Disco Clam: Does the Vicious Predator Found Its Match?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 12.27.2019 02:26 AM

It can be fun for us humans to watch the struggle between these two species but for Dr. Lindsey Dougherty and colleagues, this can provide a window to understanding the evolution of marine species.

Waste Liquid Contaminated With Radiation To Be Released in Fukushima

12.27.2019 01:23 AM

The Japanese government has laid out options on how to release radioactive wastes but the locals are against it.

Boronization is the Secret to Efficient Fusion Replication According to Physicists

12.26.2019 06:20 AM

According to the researchers, one of the major issues in operating tokamaks is the reduction of the efficiency of fusions when the plasma that fuels these fusions is mixed with impurities.

LEGO Bricks as an Alternative Thermal Insulator for Dilution Refrigerators? Find Out [VIDEO]!

12.26.2019 06:20 AM

LEGOs are often used by scientists in conducting experiments and just this week, physicists at Lancaster University wanted to see how these popular bricks react to the lowest temperature possible.

North American Coyotes and Crab-Eating Foxes Are Moving to South America and We Should Be Alarmed

12.26.2019 06:20 AM

Coyotes and foxes are both nocturnal species, meaning they are active during the night and usually hunt for smaller prey. However, as species not common in South America, their presence can be catastrophic to native species.

The TOXMAP Database Has Disappeared and Researchers Say That It's a Violation to EPCRA

12.26.2019 05:50 AM

Researchers and netizens are alarmed at the disappearance of the TOXMAP database. Some are saying that this is one of the plans of the Trump administration with its massive step back in implementing environmental policies.

Anopheles Mosquitoes Are More Resistant to Insecticides Thanks to Proteins Found in Their Legs

12.26.2019 05:40 AM

These malaria carriers are evolving to be resistant to insecticides. Scientists just found out how. With the recent changes in the climate, most species of plants and animals are evolving to adapt to their surroundings.

Balloon Releases Are Killing Wildlife

12.26.2019 05:30 AM

Balloon releases are dangerous as it is killing wildlife, here are the things that you can do instead.

Animal and Plants in the Ghetto: How Rare Species Organize Groups to Survive

12.24.2019 06:26 AM

According to the researchers, these organizations can be the reason behind the survival of rare species since it allows them to avoid the pressure of competing against abundant species.

Malnutrition and Obesity Are Now Inseparable, According to a New Report

12.24.2019 06:19 AM

The report has described that this is the first time that nutritionists were able to experience that these two serious nutrition issues are commonly found together.

Ancient Specks of Dust Hints At Possible Scenarios of How the Earth's Atmosphere Changed

12.24.2019 06:07 AM

The findings of this research can be vital in creating climate models that will help scientists understand the planet more especially now when Earth is facing climate change.

8 Top Tips for Making Your Home Eco-Friendly

12.23.2019 22:55 PM

Many of us are beginning to do what we can to become environmentally conscious and so starting within our homes is the best way to make an impact on our carbon footprint.

Surviving Blizzard 2019: What to do When you are Outside

12.23.2019 05:20 AM

Wearing the right clothes can help in surviving being stuck outside during a blizzard -- even when not inside a car. According to Dornford, there were reports of people suffering from frostbites because they are not wearing the right clothes.

How NASA Evolved When It Entered a Partnership With the Private Sector

12.21.2019 06:46 AM

NASA attributes the advances in space science with its partnership with the private sector but will it continue to uphold scientific discovery over business ventures?

Effects of Climate Change On Birth Rates: Increasing Cardiovascular Stress, Study Finds

12.21.2019 06:46 AM

High carbon emissions could affect the timing of birth, study says. According to a study published in December in Nature Climate Change, extreme heat can affect the timing of childbirth.

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