ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Researchers Remove Harmful Hormones from Las Vegas Wastewater Using Green Algae

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 04.09.2019 08:09 AM

A common species of freshwater green algae is capable of removing certain endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) from wastewater, according to new research from the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Las Vegas.

14 Tons of Pangolin Scales in Single Illegal Shipment Confiscated by Singaporean Officials

04.09.2019 07:57 AM

A huge shipment of pangolin scales heading to Vietnam was intercepted by Singaporean officials on Wednesday.

UNHQ Calls For Floating Cities Due To Climate Change

04.08.2019 22:22 PM

The rise in the sea levels due to the problem on the warming of the Earth is getting worse that experts think we might need to consider building floating cities for survival.

Toxic Soil Hinder Tree Seedlings From Growing

04.08.2019 22:05 PM

New tree seedlings could not flourish when they stay close to home because the toxic soil just won’t let them.

Giant Iceberg Is Breaking Away From Antarctica

04.08.2019 21:44 PM

It was in October 2016 when the Halloween Crack was discovered. Back then, it was threatening to separate from the Brunt Ice Shelf.

Largest Python Found in Florida with 73 Developing Eggs

04.08.2019 20:25 PM

A group of researchers has captured a female python, said to be the largest ever found in the Everglades' Big Cypress National Preserve, and sufficiently large to eat a deer. It is 17 foot long, weighing no less than 140 pounds and was carrying an amazing 73 developing eggs. This would make the creature longer than a single story building.

Suspected Rhino Poacher Crushed by Elephant and Eaten by Lions

04.08.2019 14:05 PM

At Kruger National Park in South Africa, the remains of a man was found in the area where the lions gather. Officials say the man may be a poacher in the park.

Svalbard’s Reindeer May Go Extinct Due To Climate Change

04.08.2019 10:43 AM

Continued warming may cause more population crashes and a higher risk of extinction Unlike the reindeer on Norway's Svalbard archipelago, Svalbard reindeer conserve their energy by moving as little as possible.

Using Fish Guts as a Plastic Alternative

04.08.2019 08:13 AM

A scientist discovers fish guts as an alternative to plastic Courtney Laprise, a Memorial University master's student, developed a plastic alternative using fish guts.

Scientists Going “Cyber” on Agriculture Grows the Tastiest Basil Ever

04.08.2019 08:09 AM

A group of scientists from MIT unlocked the door to cyber agriculture by making the most of computer algorithms.

Some High-Demand Crops are Causing Droughts

04.08.2019 08:00 AM

Consumers might not be aware that their favorite crops are causing drought for some parts of the world.

Building Bee-Responsive Landscape through Scientific Guidelines

04.07.2019 21:48 PM

Plant different bee-magnet shrubs and trees that bloom during spring, summer, or autumn Part of the critical members of the ecosystem is bees. It is measured that the level of dependency on pollinators by some leading food crops approximate 75%.

A New Study Helps to Explain the Evolution of Flightless Birds

04.07.2019 21:46 PM

Did flightless birds evolve from birds of flight, or lizards? Large flightless birds are scattered across all but one of the world's southern continents.

The Low-Down on a Zero-Waste Lifestyle and How to Achieve It

04.07.2019 10:00 AM

A zero-waste lifestyle sounds like a dream and a difficult task all rolled into one but it is not an impossible goal.

6 Korean Beauty Products That Are Eco-Friendly

04.07.2019 08:31 AM

Some K-beauty products are not only great, but environmentally conscious as well. Have you ever considered opting for skincare that won't harm the environment? Not many of us stop to think whether the brands we support and use are ethical and environmentally friendly.

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