ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Evolutionary Diversity in Trees Ensure a Forest's Productivity

Evolutionary Diversity is the Key to Productivity as Observes in the Amazon

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 11.13.2019 08:52 AM

Researchers behind this study combined long-term data collated from 90 plots all over the rainforest system by the Amazon Forest Inventory Network and ForestPlots.net to track the lives and productivity of individual trees.

The Researchers at Work at White Sands Monument

Scientists Discovered a Treasure Trove Beneath Fossilized Footprints

11.13.2019 08:38 AM

These fossils are dated as far back as 12,000 years ago and were found using ground-penetrating radar (GDR), a nondestructive way of 'excavating' fossils.

Neanderthals May Have Used Eagle Talons for Symbolic Decorations

11.13.2019 08:28 AM

Neanderthals and modern humans share a lot of characteristics: they use tools, they wear clothes, and they both wear jewelry. Yep, Neanderthals wear jewelry as well.

Climate Change Causes Red Deer Species to Give Birth at an Earlier Time

11.12.2019 07:03 AM

Because of climate change and its effects on the present environmental conditions, changes can be observed in the distribution of phenotypic traits or the observable and measurable trait of an individual. Finding answers as to how these mechanisms are responsible for the changes has proven to be difficult.

First Sexually Transmitted Dengue Case Recorded in Spain

11.12.2019 06:49 AM

Dengue is a fast-spreading disease most common in depressed areas and urban poor communities in tropical and subtropical countries.

Pliosaur Fossils Found in Poland

11.12.2019 06:43 AM

The Pliosaur is a species of ancient marine reptile commonly found in the waters during the Jurassic period. They resemble a crocodile in form with massive head and strong neck muscles complete with massive teeth for hunting prey.

Satellites Can Help Monitor Ocean Carbon Levels, A New Study Shows

11.11.2019 08:14 AM

Satllites can now help monitor ocean carbon although its full potential still needs to be researched

Winter is Here: How to Help your Body Adjust During Winter

11.11.2019 08:10 AM

Winter seasons can be uncomfortable for some as it would require a lot of heating and clothes but you can help your body to adjust to the cold temperature

Alkaloid Obtained from an Amazon native Plant Developed to Increase Anti-tumor Activities

11.11.2019 07:44 AM

The research team from the University of Ribeirao Preto and Federal University of Sao Carlo brought into focus the two species of Cat's Claw and harnessed its alkaloids to produce a more potent weapon against tumors.

Climate Change and its Dire Consequences: Two New Studies Warn Us of Our Future

11.11.2019 07:24 AM

The first study focuses on the Amazon rainforest. Considered as the lungs of the planet, Amazon faces the threat of drying out. The second study brings us to Alaska as one of the world's thickest glaciers is recorded to be retreating.

The adaptive response of Tropical Moths to climate change has led to surprising findings

11.09.2019 12:03 PM

A dramatic response to climate change is happening to Moths specifically. In Borneo, there are findings that Moths and tropical insects are getting smaller! Darwinism mandates the survival of the fittest, and this response is very marked in how hotter tropics are causing radical changes in local flora and fauna.

Disruption in the Population: The Change in Climate Affected the Population of Brent Goose.

Climate Change Affects Migration of Birds

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.

Jellyfish can survive the global warming.

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.