ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Birds Can Tell Whether Humans Are Good or Bad

Birds, particularly Jackdaws, can tell if a human looking at them is good or bad. Can birds tell if a person looking at them is thinking of doing something bad? A new study says that it is possible for birds, particularly Jackdaws, to warn each other of a sighting of a possibly "bad" human.

Under The Sea Lava Flows With Beauty Off Italian Coast

The volcanic seascape off the Italian coast is literally tearing the Earth’s crust apart. Under the Tyrrhenian Sea off the southwest part of Italy lies a volcanic mosaic with flat-topped seamounts and dotted with what can be likened to geothermal chimneys.

Wasps: To Love Or Not To Love

What is Dr. Gavin Broad’s reaction when people say they hate wasps? “I just cry,” he laughs and adds, “they’re the lions of the insect world.”

Chemical Companies Battle in Congressional Hearing Regarding Pollution

DuPont, 3M and Chemours argue over the responsibility of cleanup. (Photo : Cheryl Hogue/C&EN) In a congressional hearing held earlier this month, executives from American conglomerates DuPont, Chemours, and 3M told congress that they are not and should not be held responsible for the country's per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, pollution.

US Navy Supports Development of Another Underwater Robot

The Tunabot can mimic the speed and movement patterns of the yellowfin tuna. The yellowfin tuna is a torpedo shaped fish capable of escaping most predators because of its speed that can reach up to 46 miles per hour, making it one of the fastest fish in the world.
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