ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Bolivian Biologist Works For Peaceful Co-Existence Between Humans And Bears

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 04.12.2017 10:33 AM

Ximena Velez-Liendo, working for the conservation of Andean bears and their peaceful co-existence with humans might win Britain's Whitley Award.

Road Salt Is Threatening North America's Freshwater Lakes

04.12.2017 07:35 AM

Research on 371 North American lakes concludes that road salt is a constantly increasing risk to the freshwaters.

Marine Jellies Were The First Animals On Earth: Study Proves

04.12.2017 07:26 AM

A recent study proved held by a group of scientists from Vanderbilt University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison proved that not sponges, but marine jellies were the first ever animals on Earth.

Narwhals, The Living 'Unicorns Of The Sea'

04.12.2017 06:02 AM

Narwhals are the present day unicorns. They are called the unicorn of the sea as they have the same features of the imaginary creature, they both have long horns.

A New Spider Species The Size Of Tarantula Found In An Abandoned Mine In Baja California

04.12.2017 05:19 AM

The discovery of a new species of spider is an exciting find, because it is almost as huge as tarantula, the giant spider. Traced in an abandoned mine of Sierra Cacachilas Mountain Range in Baja California, this spider is another addition to over one million insects and spiders discovered so far.

3 New Marsupial Species Fossils Classified As Extinct Discovered in Southern Bolivia

04.12.2017 02:55 AM

13-million-year old fossils of three extinct marsupial species found at the Quebrada Honda fossil site of Southern Bolivia. Scientists found diverse numbers of marsupials used to roam around South America.

Rizzo, Polar Bear Euthanized Due To Renal Failure: Ailment Can No Longer Be Treated

04.12.2017 02:07 AM

Utah’s lone polar bear dubbed as “ambassador to climate change” was diagnosed with renal failure. What could be veterinarian’s basis in performing the difficult decision?

Two New Species Of Orchids Found In Okinawa Are Parasitic

04.12.2017 01:46 AM

Two new species of orchids found in Okinawa are named Gastrodia nippondoides and Gastrodia okinawensis. These are not the typical pretty flowers that we know of, however. A shocking discovery reveals that not only are these plants unable to photosynthesize, they are also parasitic.

Circular Wind Patterns May Be Reason Behind Formation Of Massive Rogue Waves, Studies Show

04.12.2017 01:40 AM

Rogue waves have been a mystery for centuries, creating fear for seafarers all over the world. Nobody knew when, how, or why they occur. However, new machinery, with the help of improved mathematical models, may have discovered the main reason causing massive rogue waves.

Trump’s U.S.-Mexico Border Wall May Not Only Affect Immigrants But Endangered Wildlife As Well, Studies Revealed

04.11.2017 16:30 PM

If Trump's U.S.-Mexico wall would be built, habitats of endangered species would be reduced, studies found out.

Malaria Prevention: Researchers Discover Parasite’s Proteins as Key in Creating Vaccine for the Deadly Disease

04.11.2017 16:16 PM

A vaccine for one of the world's deadliest disease might be on its way. The Malaria vaccine has been reported to be near to success amid thousands of cases.

April the Giraffe's Pregnant Belly Is Big And Bulging

04.11.2017 15:45 PM

Zookeepers at the Animal Adventure Park at New York are documenting and posting everyday updates of April the giraffe's pregnancy status. She has become a global star.

MAVEN Spots Existence of Multiple Metals on Mars

04.11.2017 14:48 PM

NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) has discovered the appearance of major metals on Mars' surface; indicating towards life existence on the red planet; know more here

Ethiopian Wolves: The Threatened Mammals May Get Safe Habitat As National Park Relocate the Settlers

04.11.2017 13:18 PM

National Park authority is taking initiatives to save the Ethiopian wolves from extinction. Ethiopian wolves, one of the threatened mammals in the world, are standing on the verge of extinction.

Seawater PH Level Much Lower In Earlier Oceans Which Made The Water More Acidic Than Today

04.11.2017 07:54 AM

Ocean water may have been more acidic at the beginning of the Earth. Researchers found that the acidity of seawater actually depends on the CO2 level of atmosphere.

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