ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Ability To Edit RNA Makes Octopus & Squid Smarter Cephalopod Species

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 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.

Experts Warned: Melting Snow Releases Toxic, Carcinogenic Pollutants

04.06.2017 02:10 AM

Snow takes up airborne pollutants from the atmosphere from the exhaust gasses and alters its concentrations to different nanoparticles as the conditions get warmer and the snow begins to melt.

Even Prehistoric Cavemen Get Pestered By Bed Bugs: Discovered Human Bood Tastes Better Than Bats

04.06.2017 01:43 AM

An 11,000-year bed bug fossil proved that these insects have been feasting on human blood since the era of cavemen.

NOAA Completes Longest Groundbreaking Journey With Its Largest Research Vessel

04.05.2017 06:13 AM

Robert H. Brown is an important research vessel of NOAA that completes the longest voyage and explores important information about El Nino and other climate factors.

Sex Obsession Shortens The Lifespan Of Male Garter Snakes

04.05.2017 06:09 AM

Sex leads the male garter snakes towards the death. University of Sydney scientist Dr. Christopher R Friesen found that stressful reproductive strategies actually shortens telomere.

Ancient 'Brexit' Disconnected Britain, Europe Claim Geologists

04.05.2017 02:12 AM

Geologists claim Britain was once attached to Europe and about 125,000 years ago a catastrophic flooding led to Britain becoming an island and getting disconnected from the rest of Europe.

Climate Change Made The Maya Civilization Unleash Series Of Wars & Atrocities

04.05.2017 00:02 AM

Scientists debated over the reason behind the high rate of wars among the Maya civilization. A new study suggests its link to climate change and the warming temperature.

Fake Dead Sea Scrolls Sold In The US: Products Of Sophisticated Archeological Forgeries

04.04.2017 23:59 PM

Buyers beware, a number of questionable Dead Sea Scrolls allegedly made its way into US collectors. Unpublished fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls are stirring controversies whether they are authentic or modern-day forgeries.

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