ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Peruvian Introduced Plates Made from Banana Leaves

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 10.17.2019 07:00 AM

A group of inventors from Peru introduced plates that can be an alternative to plastic plates. A group of scientists from Peru has introduced a project that they called "Bio Plant.

Snakehead Fish Invasion: Reasons Why Authorities Want Them Dead

10.16.2019 10:18 AM

NDR urges the public to kill snakehead fish. But what's the reason? In previous reports, snakehead fish species has been spotted in Georgia, and it has been also spotted in 14 states in America.

Large Fire Blankets Can Protect Buildings from Wildfires

10.16.2019 05:52 AM

Large fire blankets can be used as a deterrent for the spread of wildfires according to a study by Fumiaki Takahashi from Case Western Reserve University.

Scientists Freeze Ship in the Arctic to Study Climate Change

10.16.2019 05:21 AM

In an attempt to bridge the knowledge gap in the Arctic's climate system, scientists prepare to be marooned in the frozen Arctic Ocean for a full year.

Larger Heatwaves Expected by 2050, New Study Finds

10.15.2019 04:46 AM

Scientists have come up with several frightening projections about heatwaves. We're in a global warming crisis. With excessive amounts of greenhouse gases (GHG) trapping large amounts of heat in the atmosphere, rising global temperatures are now becoming the new normal, with several disastrous effects.

Worms are Losing Weight: Food Security Risk

10.14.2019 05:51 AM

Worms have been found to lose weight when placed in soil contaminated with microplastics, potentially affecting their role in agriculture.

Seven Whales Found Dead in Indonesia

10.14.2019 05:20 AM

Seven whales have been found dead on an Indonesian beach with causes yet to be determined. Seven pilot whales were found dead on the coast of Kolo Udju beach located in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, after being stranded in the remote area with ten other whales.

Asteroid Changed Life on Earth, New Evidence Shows

10.14.2019 05:12 AM

New research suggests cosmic dust from asteroid collision led to explosion of marine ecosystems, confirmed by geological evidence.

Georgia Department of Natural Resources Urges Public to Kill Snakehead Fish

10.14.2019 04:39 AM

Snakehead fish that survives on land was discovered in Georgia. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division or WRD, early this month, an angler was spotted catching a snakehead in a pond that is located on private property in Gwinnett County.

UNIQLO to Produce Shirts Made of Plastic

10.14.2019 04:25 AM

Recycled bottles will now be made into shirts and jackets. The collection will be launced spring–summer 2020.

Germany has Made a Train that Only Emits Water, Find Out How it Works

10.14.2019 03:57 AM

Germany unveiled the world's first hydrogen-powered train. As we all know, the number one contributor to pollution is vehicles. This is the reason why Germany has presented the world's first train that runs fully on hydrogen power.

‘Worst Storm in 60 years’: What You Need to Know about Typhoon Hagibis in Japan

10.14.2019 03:27 AM

One of the worst storms in Japan's recent history, Typhoon Hagibis caused massive damage to the greater Tokyo area and the surrounding prefectures.

Too Little, Too Late: Future Food and Water Crises Predicted to Affect Billions in Near Future

10.12.2019 05:58 AM

The UN estimates there will be 9.7 billion people on the planet by 2050—that's a global food and water crisis waiting to happen.

The best time to view the Draconid, Orionid meteor showers

10.11.2019 08:55 AM

A long time ago, when people stared in the sky. Sometimes they'd spy bright specs of light. Some thought they were angels or the gods dashing through the sky. In time, early astronomers developed spyglasses and telescopes with improved optics.

Coconut husks are best alternatives to wood

10.11.2019 08:19 AM

A Dutch company has created pallets made out of coconut husks that can help prevent billions of trees from being cut down every year.

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