ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Hippo Poop Keeping Our Planet Habitable

CHEMISTRY 05.02.2019 08:06 AM

A team of biologists found out how Hippo poop plays a role in sustaining our ecosystem. Hippos are considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa and have been feared by most.

How Bats Evolved Diverse Skull Shapes Due to Echolocation and Diet

05.02.2019 07:54 AM

58 million to 34 million years ago, echolocation was a primary driver of skull shape across bat families, and about 26 million years ago, the diet became the more dominant driving force behind skull shape evolution, but not in all bats

Vietnam Uses so Much Rhino horns, and here is why

05.01.2019 15:55 PM

The wildlife department from Malaysia seized 50 African rhino horn that destined for Vietnam Vietnam is listed as one of the world's largest consumers of rhino horn, which makes them a top contributor to the poaching of rhinos in the wild.

Food Wastage -- How Do You Fix It?

05.01.2019 12:03 PM

Food wastage has only gone worse over the times. It happens at every point in its supply chain, but it’s not yet too late.

'Yeti' Footprints Sighted Claims Indian Army Tweet

05.01.2019 08:57 AM

The prints allegedly measured 32 inches by 15 inches and were spotted on April 9. The Indian Army claims its mountaineers have sighted giant footprints of the mythical beast "Yeti".

Almost Half of World Heritage Sites Could Lose Their Glaciers by 2100

04.30.2019 23:28 PM

WASHINGTON-- Glaciers are set to disappear completely from almost half of World Heritage sites if business-as-usual emissions continue, according to the first-ever global study of World Heritage glaciers.

Biosolar Leaf Project May Help Fight Air Pollution

04.30.2019 21:56 PM

Scientists say that the future of the world rests on the new biosolar energy as it has the power of 100 trees combined.

An Insect Apocalypse is Happening, What Can We Do About It?

04.30.2019 11:55 AM

The environment is no longer perfect for beneficial insects to live in Whether we acknowledge it or not, we rely on insects to pollinate plants, contribute to the ecosystem and prey on other insects that are harmful to humans.

Biodegradable Bag Survived For Years in Sun and Soil Exposure

04.30.2019 10:30 AM

A biodegradable bag was recently seen washed up on the shore and it looks like it isn’t living up to its claims.

New Food Source Could Lead to New Species in Birds, According to UA Biologists

04.30.2019 07:02 AM

A specific evolution of pathway is necessary for everything ranging from the immune system, to feather pigmentation.

The Red Sea Corals Are in Danger

04.30.2019 06:57 AM

Tourism could have a negative effect on the Egyptian coral reefs. In serene turquoise waters off Egypt's Red Sea coast, scuba divers ease among delicate pink jellyfish and admire coral-yet a rebounding tourism sector threatens the fragile marine ecosystem.