ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATETwo new species of orchids found in Okinawa are named Gastrodia nippondoides and Gastrodia okinawensis. These are not the typical pretty flowers that we know of, however. A shocking discovery reveals that not only are these plants unable to photosynthesize, they are also parasitic.
Rogue waves have been a mystery for centuries, creating fear for seafarers all over the world. Nobody knew when, how, or why they occur. However, new machinery, with the help of improved mathematical models, may have discovered the main reason causing massive rogue waves.
A vaccine for one of the world's deadliest disease might be on its way. The Malaria vaccine has been reported to be near to success amid thousands of cases.
Zookeepers at the Animal Adventure Park at New York are documenting and posting everyday updates of April the giraffe's pregnancy status. She has become a global star.
NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) has discovered the appearance of major metals on Mars' surface; indicating towards life existence on the red planet; know more here
National Park authority is taking initiatives to save the Ethiopian wolves from extinction. Ethiopian wolves, one of the threatened mammals in the world, are standing on the verge of extinction.
Ocean water may have been more acidic at the beginning of the Earth. Researchers found that the acidity of seawater actually depends on the CO2 level of atmosphere.
Reports indicate that shark sighting is a common trend during the springtime. Closure of Florida beaches during the months of February and March are quite common every year. People are now wondering why sharks are a common sight during this season.
Maiasaura dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years yet paleontologists are still on the look out for possible clues about their life and their death. What could have caused the short life and early death of Maiasaura dinosaur babies?
Starting in 2018, the San Giovanni subway system is going to open a permanent exhibit of Roman treasures. These are part of the archeological discovery from the Emperor Hadrian period.
Chikyu will be drilling through 2.5 miles of water leading to 3.7 miles of crust and then finally reaching to the mantle. This makes up to approx. 84 percent of earth's volume.
In a video of ARC Director Hughes, he mentioned that the damage this year to the Great Barrier Reef was due to the “record breaking” temperature that global warming had brought.