ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Wet Season Subdued the Giant Sloths, Mammoths & Other Megafauna to Extinction

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 04.21.2017 14:14 PM

Apart from previous theory on how the megafauna such as the giant sloths and mammoths became extinct, a new study blames the wetter season for the loss of vegetation and food.

Arctic Expedition Heads to Greenland to Uncover Mystery of Greenland Shark

04.21.2017 13:32 PM

An international team of scientists is set to go to Arctic to investigate the Greenland shark longevity mystery.

Coastal Ecosystem is Endangered as The Water Temperature Increases, Research Finds

04.21.2017 13:29 PM

A recent study finds the rising of water temperature endangers the health of the ecosystem in the coastal area as it disrupts the food webs in the ocean.

Volcanologist Joins Team to Study A South Pacific Volcano That Has Erupted for Hundreds of Years Continuously

04.21.2017 12:55 PM

A geologist and vulcanologist from the University of Iowa join the team that has been studying a volcano in Vanuatu archipelago since 1999. She expects to gain more information to understand how volcanoes work

Astonishing Red-Eyed Mutant Jewel Wasps Created By Scientists Through CRISPR Gene-Slicing Technology

04.21.2017 12:15 PM

The said experiment is intended to find out whether CRISPR gene-slicing technology could be used in small organisms.

Ice Deposits On Arctic River Quickly Evaporating; Terrifying Effects Of Climate Change Could Happen Soon

04.21.2017 12:08 PM

Ice deposits on the arctic river quickly evaporating and scientists believed that terrifying effects of climate change will still intensify in the coming years.

Mountain Clouds Change From Rain Makers To Snow Makers

04.21.2017 07:40 AM

Mountains challenge skiers, climbers, and road builders. But when it comes to clouds, they offer an assist. Researchers from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Colorado State University found that mountainous clouds have a dual response when injected with numerous tiny pollution particles.

Secret Behind Asian Butterfly's Mythological Names Revealed

04.21.2017 06:01 AM

Beginning of mysterious genus of Asian butterflies named after mythological entities decoded In a recent revelation, scientists have come in contact with one of the rarest species of Asian butterfly.

Spinner Dolphin Babies Scuba Tanks Under Threat In Tuna Fisheries

04.21.2017 05:58 AM

Spinner dolphin Scuba tanks develop no faster and the late bloomers are especially at risk in tuna fisheries

Clinging Jellyfish History: Biologist Govindarajan Found The Puzzling Origins

04.21.2017 05:29 AM

The interest in clinging jellyfish by the scientists has been grown within the last few years due to the complaints of symptoms such as severe pain, respiratory and neurological symptoms were becoming common in the regions of Cape Cod and nearby.

Combined Insecticide & Fungus Is the Best Way To Control Termites: Full Details Here

04.21.2017 02:38 AM

A recent study made by the Purdue University dismantled termite’s behavior and result showed that targeting their resistance genes is the best way to eliminate them

Oxygen Is Not Always A Lifeline [VIDEO]

04.21.2017 02:05 AM

Scientists find that life can exist even if there is no oxygen When you walk through the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, you may find extreme environments.

DNA Analysis Of Diatom Algae Would Help Researchers To Track Down The Level Of Water Pollution

04.21.2017 01:54 AM

University of Geneva (UNIGE) scientists found an alternative way to track the pollution level of water. Unicellular algae, especially diatoms react on the aquatic environmental changes and scientists have used this feature to create Swiss diatom index (DI-CH) to monitor the ecological status.

New Fossils Of Carnivore Found In Egypt Named Anubis, God Of Underworld

04.21.2017 01:43 AM

Analysis of the Egyptian fossils revealed a new species of an extinct carnivore, hyaenodonts. The new species is named Masrasector nananubis.

Leopard Population Is Declining Alarmingly In South Africa, New Study Reveals

04.21.2017 01:29 AM

A new study reveals the reducing trend of the leopards in the Soutpansberg Mountains in South Africa.

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