ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Heat Will Drive Lower Crop Yields, Not Drought

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.03.2019 13:24 PM

Researchers forecasted the enormous losses for maize and spring wheat, but more resilient crops such as sorghum, which is half as sensitive to high temperature as maize, will experience less damage

Plant 10 Trees If You Want to Graduate, Says New Filipino Law

06.03.2019 00:13 AM

A bill has been passed requiring pre-graduates to plant at least 10 trees prior to graduating. A new Filipino law requires all graduating high school and college students to plant at least 10 trees each before they can graduate.

The Real Story Behind the Saber-Toothed Cats Fangs

06.03.2019 00:10 AM

Scientists explain the evolution of fangs of saber-toothed cats The saber-toothed cats are known for its iconic fangs which can grow up to 28 centimeters (11 inches).

Mosquitoes Develop Resistance Against Insecticides

06.03.2019 00:10 AM

Study reveals that mosquitoes develop resistance against insecticides Mosquitoes might be small insects but pose danger to one's health. Dengue is one of the detrimental diseases caused by Aedes aegypti, a species of mosquitoes.

Portugal Earthquakes Might be Caused by the Planet's Peeling Crust

06.03.2019 00:08 AM

Off the Coast of Portugal, scientists believe that the Earth’s crust might be peeling off. (Photo : Emre Can) PORTUGAL -- It was in 1969 when the country was hit by an earthquake that caused a tsunami to occur.

60,000 Premature Deaths in Japan Caused by Heavily Polluted Air

06.03.2019 00:07 AM

While Japan may prove to be less polluted now than its neighboring countries in Asia, its problem with air pollution is not yet over.

Climate Change Causes Growth Spurt Among Old Trees

06.02.2019 23:49 PM

The scientists looked into the occurence of growth rings around tree trunks which revealed that the oldest of trees have exhibited the most growth spurts.

Thames' Lonely Beluga Whale 'Benny' Moves On

06.02.2019 23:49 PM

The beluga whale spotted swimming alone in the Thames have moved on. (Photo : Andrea Holien) A beluga whale was spotted swimming in the waters of Thames last year.

Using Renewable Energy Could Pose Environmental Risks

06.02.2019 00:10 AM

A new study postulates that striving to use renewable energy also has the potential to contribute to global warming.

New Projections for 2100 Sea Levels are Higher than Previous Numbers

06.02.2019 00:09 AM

New studies show that the sea levels by 2100 might be double the previous projection. (Photo : Mariamichelle) The increase in the water levels of the ocean across the world has been one of the most notable projections that scientists made regarding the effects of global warming.