ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

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

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 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.

250-million-year-old Mysterious Reptile Identified By It's Footprint Fossils From The Pyrenees Mountains

04.20.2017 19:04 PM

The footprints of a mysterious reptile that lived about 250 million years ago have been identified in fossils from the Pyrenees mountains. Scientists say the new species is a member of the group that gave rise to crocodiles and dinosaurs.

Tasmanian Tiger: An Overview Of The Carnivorous Marsupial With Some Important Facts

04.20.2017 13:06 PM

Tasmanian tiger is known as the largest carnivorous marsupial of the modern times and a good number of people try to avail important facts about this creature.

Antarctica is Melting Faster; Recent Survey Finds Widespread Movement of Meltwater

04.20.2017 12:11 PM

A Recent survey finds that meltwater in Antarctica is more widespread than expected, which would trigger the ice shelf to collapse and the rising of sea level.

Sign That Could Bring Out The Worst Effect Of Climate Change on Earth Revealed

04.20.2017 11:26 AM

Recent reports reveal a sign that could bring out the worst effect of climate change on humans, animals and other living things on Earth.

Plastic Wastes In Arctic Seas Threaten Local Wildlife

04.20.2017 04:50 AM

A recent study has shown evidences that plastic wastes that cause pollution are seen in the Arctic seas which may produce harm to local wildlife.

New Video Projects How Blue Whales Apply Plan of Action Before Feeding

04.20.2017 02:41 AM

Blue whales didn't become the largest animals ever to live on Earth by being dainty eaters and new video captured by scientists at Oregon State University shows just how they pick and choose their meals.

Ancient Sea Scorpions Used To Hunt Their Prey With Their Serrated Tail Spine

04.20.2017 01:59 AM

Scientists found 430-million-year old sea scorpion fossil from the Patrick Burn Formation near Lesmahagow, Scotland. The ancestor of modern scorpions and horseshoe crabs were the ultimate predator of the ocean when sharks and barracudas were not evolved.

Duet Dancing Is Mating Signal For Java Sparrows

04.20.2017 01:28 AM

The Java sparrows make use of singing to start their courtship but it is the duet-dancing that determines the success of the mating process.

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

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.

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