ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Revealed: Why Some Chickens Have Stripes In Their Feathers

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 04.09.2017 14:16 PM

Scientists found how mutations are associated with the sex-linked barring pattern on the feather of some chicken breeds. Coucou de Rennes, which is one of the most popular french breeds has two different types of mutations.

Cave Loach: Europe’s Find Of The Millennium

04.09.2017 13:50 PM

Cave loach, a species of cave-dwelling fish, has been found for the first time in Europe. This rare find was a chance discovery by a German cave explorer.

The Encroaching ‘Atlantification’ of the Eastern Arctic Ocean Increases the Temperature of the Water

04.08.2017 15:33 PM

According to a new research, the eastern part of the Arctic Ocean gains temperature and loses its fundamental characters and experiencing “Atlantification”.

Africa Might Face Deforestation: Study Explores The Risk As Demand Of Cocoa Increases

04.08.2017 15:24 PM

As the agricultural production rate in Africa has increased globally, it is expected to increase more than 10 percent by the year 2025.

Australian White-Tailed Spiders: How Much Can Their Bites Harm The Human Body

04.08.2017 15:12 PM

There are so many myths about the spiders in Australia. Researchers found that not all infections are caused by the venoms from spider bites, some of them are also caused by bacteria infections.

Badger Made The Whole Cow Disappear With No Trace, Scientists Shocked!

04.08.2017 04:57 AM

A footage that shocked conservation biologists when a badger singly buries a cow carcass in the ground with no trace.

Honey Bees Endangered By Human Behavior

04.08.2017 04:53 AM

Beekeepers should get themselves educated and trained on proper bee management to ensure that their honey bees continue to thrive.

Ability To Edit RNA Makes Octopus & Squid Smarter Cephalopod Species

04.07.2017 06:54 AM

Octopi and squids can rewrite their genome by RNA editing, which makes them smarter than other organisms. Scientists from Marine Biological Laboratory(MBL) has found a cephalopod brain can transcript up to 60 percent of RNA during rewriting event.

Graphene Sieve Is An Easy, Economic & Effective Solution To Make Seawater Potable

04.07.2017 06:43 AM

Graphene sieve could lead to a more affordable and less energy-hungry desalination process. It is an effective measure for the treatment of seawater.

Bad News For Airline Passengers: Climate Change Could Make Travel Bumpier, Disturbing & Expensive

04.07.2017 05:41 AM

Climate change could lead to significant increase in Flight turbulence resulting in uneasy journey with possibility of injury and anxiety.,

Whale Findings: Rare Right Whales Found In The North End Of Cope Cod Bay

04.07.2017 04:36 AM

These whales come under endangered species and are only few hundred numbers in existence. Only three right whale calves were born this season till now. This rate is among the lowest birth rate of right whales since 2000.

Carbon Dioxide Record Breaking Level: Planet Will Be Uninhabitable For Human Beings After Some Years

04.07.2017 03:54 AM

Scientists tracked the historical changes in the carbon dioxide levels with the help Antarctic ice cores air pocket and deep sea floor sludge. Scientists compiled 1500 carbon dioxide estimates for creating a view extending 420 million years.

Icebergs Swarm The North Atlantic Shipping Lanes, Scientists Blame Climate Change

04.06.2017 19:05 PM

Hundreds of icebergs obstruct the North Atlantic shipping lane. Ships are being forced to traverse slowly or take detours.

Database Explores The Extinction Threat Of The Rare Tree Species

04.06.2017 11:56 AM

A recent global survey report explores that 9,600 tree species are facing the risk of extinction. A recent survey report uncovers 9,600 tree species that are standing on the verge of extinction.

Buried In Time: Another Ancient Pyramid Discovered In Egypt

04.06.2017 04:25 AM

An Egyptian excavation team claims to have discovered an ancient pyramid dating back 3,700 years to the 13th dynasty.

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