ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Fossil Holdfast Shows Kelp Forest That Supports Varied Ecosystem Exist Before Modern Marine Mammals [Study]

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 01.16.2024 03:40 AM

The kelp forest has existed long before modern marine mammals, according to a new study. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Peter Southwood) Fossil Holdfast Shows Kelp Forest That Supports Varied Ecosystem Exist Before Modern Marine Mammals [Study] The underwater kelp forests on the Pacific Coast have been around for millions of years.

Mysteries of Bizarre Giant Exploding Craters in Siberian Permafrost Could Finally Be Unraveled

01.16.2024 00:57 AM

Natural gas beneath permafrost could be the possible explanation behind the bursts of these giant exploding craters. Read to learn more.

Rarest Insect in the World Makes Comeback: San Diego Zoo Invites Visitors To Witness Extinction-Defying Lord Howe Island Stick Insects

01.15.2024 22:51 PM

The Lord Howe Island stick insects were declared to be extinct until their rediscovery in 2001. Read to learn more.

Iceland May See More Volcanic Eruptions Without Warning as Two New Lava-Spewing Fissures Were Seen in Grindavík With No Prior Signals

01.15.2024 22:19 PM

The possibility of more volcanic eruptions hitting Iceland cannot be excluded. Read to learn more. Two lava-spewing fissures opened up close to Grindavík and destroyed three houses inside the town.

Gathering of the Cicadas: Once-in-a-Lifetime Phenomenon Unveils 221-Year Synchronized Emergence of Two Broods

01.15.2024 22:03 PM

For the first time in 221 years, Broods XIII and XIX of periodical cicadas are emerging simultaneously, overlapping in Illinois. Read the article to learn more details.

Human-Induced Earthquakes: Scientists Shed Light on Complex Physical Mechanisms, Industrial Activities That Could Increase Seismic Activity

01.15.2024 21:36 PM

Researchers were able to delve into the industrial activities that could lead to human-induced earthquakes. Read to learn more.

World’s Most Abundant Species: What Is the Most Ubiquitous Organism on Earth?

01.15.2024 10:00 AM

Due to its abundance in both saline and freshwater environments, Pelagibacter ubique is considered as the most ubiquitous organism on Earth. Read the article to find out more.

Is Zebra a Horse? Hippotigris Is Closer to Donkeys Than Horses

01.15.2024 09:00 AM

A zebra is neither a horse nor a donkey, but it is closer to the latter. Continue reading to learn more.

Pulsating Plant Roots: Strange Oscillation in Herbal Genes Can Help Optimize Agricultural Practices

01.15.2024 05:20 AM

Scientists try to decipher the mystery behind the rhythmic contraction and expansions of the plant root system. Find out more about it in this article.

72-Million-Year-Old New Species of Prehistoric Fish Discovered From Suspected Dinosaur Skin Fossil

01.15.2024 05:00 AM

Hikers found something they thought was a dinosaur skin last year, but it turned out to be a new species of prehistoric fish. Continue reading to learn more.

Volcanic Eruption Engulfs Homes in Southwest Iceland: Growing Fissure Sparks Worst-Case Scenario Concerns

01.15.2024 03:56 AM

Lava from a volcanic eruption in Iceland has torched three homes in Grindavik, prompting the prime minister to declare a "black day." Read the article to learn more details.

Mysterious Mass Deaths of 3 Million Bees That Died Overnight in California Solved

01.15.2024 02:20 AM

Millions of bees died in California in September after their colony was reportedly exposed to a double lethal dose of poison. Continue reading to learn more.

America Has Grown by 1 Million Square Kilometers, Almost Double Spain's Size

01.14.2024 23:06 PM

The growth of US comes as the government claimed the extended continental shelf of six regions. Read to learn more.

Diamonds Erupting From Center of Earth Could Shed Light on the Lost, Mysterious History of Supercontinents

01.14.2024 21:57 PM

The surfacing of diamonds from deep within the Earth could be traced back to supercontinent driftings. Read to learn more.

Novel Technology for Sorting Fibers in Fabrics Could Potentially Make Clothes, Other Textiles Recyclable

01.14.2024 00:50 AM

When fibers are mixed together, clothes become almost impossible to recycle. Read to learn more. Scientists have developed a technology to sort fabric fibers, possibly making clothes and other textiles recyclable.

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