ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

First U.S. Prosecution for Smuggling Greenhouse Gases: California Man Charged with Illegally Importing Banned Refrigerants

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 03.06.2024 00:37 AM

A 58-year-old California man denies smuggling climate-harming pollutants into the U.S. from Mexico, marking the first criminal charges for greenhouse gas smuggling. Continue reading for more details.

Accelerated Arctic Ocean Meltdown: Alarming New Study Predicts Impending Ice-Free Days Within Years

03.06.2024 00:10 AM

The University of Colorado Boulder's recent study suggests an imminent ice-free Arctic summer, with projections advancing over a decade earlier than anticipated. Read the article for more details.

Mysteries of Star Dunes: Experts Uncover Age and Formation Secrets in Morocco's Lala Lallia Sand Sea

03.05.2024 07:32 AM

Researchers uncover the age and secrets of a star dune in Morocco, shedding light on its formation and captivating features. Read the article for more details.

32-Foot Juvenile Humpback Whale Found Dead off the Coast of Virginia; Why Do Baleens Beach Themselves?

03.05.2024 07:26 AM

A massive 10-year-old whale was spotted dead off the coast of Virginia. Continue reading to know the full story.

Dirty Thunderstorms: When Lightnings Join Volcanic Eruptions

03.05.2024 07:00 AM

During a volcanic eruption, a kind of lightning known as dirty thunderstorms appear due to ash and rock interacting inside a cloud. Read the article to learn more.

Yellowstone Fungus Adapted for Extreme Environment Makes New Type of Protein for Meat Substitute

03.05.2024 03:30 AM

An accidental discovery of a microscopic fungus in Yellowstone Park could be the answer to feeding the planet’s growing population. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Skunks, Stink Badgers, and More: These 5 Animals Use Smell as Weapons, Self-Defense

03.05.2024 00:15 AM

Some animals have the unique ability to produce foul-smelling liquid to deter predators and defend themselves. Read to learn more.

New Mosasaur Lizard Species Discovered; Giant Ancient Sea Lizard Has Dagger-Like Teeth

03.05.2024 00:10 AM

The newly described lizard species may have had a length of 23 to 25 feet, making it remarkably long. Read to learn more.

Mysterious Fetus Mummy Allegedly Discovered in Colombia Wildly Suspected To Be Tiny Humanoid Alien

03.04.2024 21:22 PM

The mysterious fetus mummy, which was revealed through photos, has been wildly suspected by a veteran reported to be extraterrestrial and possibly connected to the famous Ata mummy. Read to learn more.

Biohybrid Robots Based on Jellyfish Designed to Gather Climate Science Data From Depths of the Oceans

03.04.2024 06:33 AM

Caltech scientists designed bionic jellyfish to serve as robotic data-gatherers which can be sent into oceans to collect information about Earth’s changing climate. Learn more about it in this article.

Which States Are Most Likely To Get Hit by Lightning? Map Shows Areas Prone to Electrical Storms

03.04.2024 06:25 AM

The US lightning map of 2023 reveals danger zones in which those in Gulf Coast states and Tornado Alley's Oklahoma and Arkansas faced severe lightning storms. Continue reading to learn more details.

3.5-Meter Great White Shark Washes Ashore in New South Wales; Necropsy Planned To Determine Cause of Death

03.04.2024 04:25 AM

A great white shark's morning beach stranding in Australia prompts investigations into its struggles before passing, marking a marine tragedy. Continue reading to learn more details.

140-Year-Old Mystery of Giant Antarctic Sea Spiders and Their Tiny Eggs Finally Unraveled

03.04.2024 00:52 AM

Scientists were able to unravel a long-standing mystery regarding how giant Antarctic sea spiders care for their eggs. Read to learn more.

NASA's Terra Satellite Captures Unusual 'Hole-Punch' Clouds Over Gulf of Mexico

03.04.2024 00:05 AM

NASA's satellite photographed vast ring-shaped cavum clouds over the Gulf of Mexico, visible from both ground and space, often mistaken for aliens. Check it out in this article.

Glitter's Environmental Impact: A Microplastic Menace and Metallic Threat to Aquatic Plants

03.03.2024 23:21 PM

The study from the Federal University of São Carlos reveals that the metal in glitter hinders photosynthesis, impacting primary aquatic plant growth. Read the article for more details.