ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Spotted Hyena is Immune to Virus & Infectious Diseases; Scientist Wants to Know Why

MEDICINE & HEALTH 04.19.2017 19:41 PM

The spotted hyena has an antibody that is very effective in combating viral and infectious diseases that might kill other animals like the lion and wild dogs.

Global Warming Intensifies, Scientists Worry of Carbon Dioxide Buildup in the Atmosphere

04.19.2017 19:38 PM

A new model supports the theory that the earth will experience a 3-degree Celsius increase in the temperature as global warming intensifies.

Plants Can Feel the Environment, Responds To Stress & Stimulus Using Their Epidermis.

04.19.2017 19:29 PM

A new research cemented the notion that plants are adapting to its environment. Their biggest and most effective "sensor" is their epidermis or skin.

8 Mummies, 1,000 Statues, 10 Sarcophagi Discovered At 3,500-Year-Old Tomb In Luxor, Egypt

04.19.2017 19:15 PM

Find out more about the Egyptian archeologists' discovery of eight mummies and more here. Egyptian archeologists were reported to have discovered eight mummies’ bodies along with 1,000 statues and 10 sarcophagi.

The Giant Sloth Megatherium Is Exclusively Vegan: Debunked Theory Of Omnivorous Diet

04.19.2017 19:12 PM

Scientists found out a high concentration of carbohydrates in the Giant Sloth Megatherium fossilized bones. This indicates an exclusively vegetarian diet.

Climate Change Impact To Snowpack: NASA Finds The Level In Sierra Nevada Mountains At Record High

04.19.2017 19:09 PM

Scientists study the impact of climate change on snowpack, and the recent finding from NASA showed that the snowpack in Sierra Nevada mountains range is much bigger than four years combined.

Florida Releases Thousands of Bacteria-Infected Mosquitoes to Wipe Out Viruses

04.19.2017 19:09 PM

Florida has released thousands of male mosquitoes on Tuesday to test a new way to eliminate Zika and other viruses in the South Florida.

Rare Giant Shipworm Found In Philippines Solve Shell Mystery

04.19.2017 10:53 AM

Scientists from the United States, France, and the Philippines found a rare giant shipworm in a lagoon in Mindanao, Philippines.

Experts Almost Certain Ship Collision Caused Death Of Endangered Right Whale

04.19.2017 06:19 AM

A female right whale was found dead in Cape Cod Bay, suspected to be a victim of ship collision. The death comes as a setback for this species struggling for survival.

Climate Change Shifts From Warm To Cold As Sun's Activity Diminish, Scientitsts Say

04.19.2017 04:00 AM

Results from the study made by a team of scientists show the effects of solar activity on Earth's climate. Planet's temperature is projected to drop by 0.5 degrees Celsius once the Sun's activity diminishes.

Scientists Claim Metal Nickel Was Involved In Earth's Biggest Mass Extinction

04.19.2017 01:50 AM

During ore formation the metal nickel got released in the atmosphere and scientists claim this pehnomena might have triggered the Mass Extinction

Unique Conditions of Japan’s Shikine Island May Hold Answers On How To Save Coral Reefs And Other Marine Life

04.19.2017 01:27 AM

Shikine Island has been discovered to present unique underwater conditions that will help scientists in their search for solutions to save coral reefs and other marine life.

Opening The Damaged Oroville Dam To Sustain Storm Water From Increasing California Storms Could Potentially Save More Lives

04.19.2017 01:15 AM

The damaged Oroville Dam has been reopened to sustain water from heavy rains in the California Region. According to the local government, this has been done to potentially reduce the danger and avoid emergency evacuations.

Meteor Shower Peaking Up Now: More Fire Balls To Be Seen In Sky By Weekend

04.18.2017 18:20 PM

This year's Lyrid Meteor Shower taking over the sky this week; best hours to thrill this Saturday; Know the timeline here

Climate Change Causes Canadian Glacial River To Disappear Unusually

04.18.2017 18:03 PM

Revolutionary River Piracy: The strength of global warming suddenly changes the route of Kaskawulsh glacier's liquid streams and makes Slims river to dry up into a muddy land;

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