ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Detection of Coral Reef State Made Available Through eDNA Technology

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 04.18.2019 08:45 AM

Scientists developed a method in correlating the amount of DNA and the status of a coral reef University of Hawaii researchers have developed a new method for measuring the amount of living coral on a reef by analyzing DNA in small samples of seawater.

Air Pollution Is Doing More Than Just Slowly Killing Us

04.17.2019 19:29 PM

The air that we breathe is polluted and the dirt is making all of us sick. But did you know that air pollution affects our behavior too?

Fresh Concerns on Habitability of TRAPPIST-1 Exoplanets

04.17.2019 15:50 PM

The fourth planet inside the TRAPPIST-1 habitable zone may be experiencing a powerful bombardment of protons

75 Years Old Florida Man Killed by a Cassowary Bird He Kept

04.17.2019 15:18 PM

Marvin Hajos was killed when he was breeding the rare birds which are native to New Guinea and Australia. The birds are considered to be the world's most dangerous owing to their Dagger-like claws which can inflict grievous injury on you when it attacks you!

eBay Hosts $2.95 Million Listing for Baby T-Rex Skeleton

04.17.2019 11:51 AM

Last month, Detrich decided to put the only baby T-Rex up for auction on eBay. (Photo : Volkan Yuksel)Juvenile T-rex fossil "Jane" with red arrow showing the anticipated infection area on the left foot.

Defending the Earth from Asteroids

04.17.2019 09:19 AM

Spotting NEO a challenging task, typical of finding a lump of coal in the night’s sky In February 2013, the Chelyabinsk meteor, a mere 17-20 meters across, caused extensive ground damage and several injuries when it exploded on impact with the atmosphere of the Earth.

An Ancient Death Pit of Human Sacrifice Has Been Uncovered in England

04.16.2019 19:22 PM

Oftentimes we have had archeologists digging to unearth ancient remains that we never even thought would be found. But what occurred last week in Oxfordshire, England uncovered a stark reminder of our animalistic past.

Strong Storms Hit Southern US Killed 8

04.16.2019 14:16 PM

Strong storms sweep the southern part of the US killed people and left hundreds of its residents injured.

Last Known Female Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle Died Leaving Three Left of its Kind to Extinction

04.16.2019 10:45 AM

The Yangtze giant softshell turtle is considered an endangered species. One of the last four died leaving only three of its kind living on Earth.

When the Hunter Becomes the Hunted: White Sharks Vacate Preferred Hunting Ground When Killer Whale Confronts

04.16.2019 09:59 AM

White sharks vacate the area within minutes following brief visits from orcas There is a challenge to the notion that great white sharks are the most formidable predators in the ocean.

A Dead Zone the Size of Florida Has Been Discovered in the Gulf of Oman by Scientists

04.16.2019 09:58 AM

A dead zone said to be as large as the size of Florida has been discovered in the Gulf of Oman by scientists.

Microplastics Travel Through The Wind Cause Massive Devastation

04.15.2019 20:41 PM

How far can these microplastics go when they practically fly with the wind? One can only imagine how far reaching its devastating effects is.

Fukushima Nuclear Cleanup Hits Another Milestone

04.15.2019 19:46 PM

Finally, early Monday morning, the workers in the Fukushima nuclear cleanup have removed radioactive fuel rods speeding up the process.

'Molecular Scissors' for Plastic Waste

04.15.2019 14:39 PM

Plastics are excellent materials: extremely versatile and almost eternally durable. But this is also exactly the problem, because, after only about 100 years of producing plastics, plastic particles are now found everywhere - in groundwater, in the oceans, in the air, and in the food chain.

Electric Vehicle Adoption Improves Air Quality And Climate Outlook

04.15.2019 14:31 PM

Ozone pollution reduced even when electricity is produced by combustion sources EVANSTON, Ill. -- If you have ever wondered how much electric vehicle (EV) adoption actually matters for the environment, a new study provides evidence that making this switch would improve overall air quality and lower carbon emissions.

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