ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Storms As New Vector for Transporting Microplastic; Hurricane Larry Proves It Can Be Swept Inland As Air Pollution

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 12.19.2023 06:40 AM

A new study made during the onslaught of Hurricane Larry reveals the role of storms in transporting ocean-sourced microplastic. Find out more about it in this article.

Over 100 Killed From 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake in China; How to Survive This Catastrophe

12.19.2023 06:20 AM

Hundreds of individuals died after a strong earthquake hit China on Monday night. Continue reading to know the full story.

Christmas Toys: How Can Parents Balance Childhood Joy With Environmental Responsibility in the Face of Consumer-Driven Desire and Plastic Waste?

12.19.2023 05:05 AM

Christmas toys are an environmental nightmare with 80% of them going to landfills, contributing to environmental pollution. Check out this article to learn how parents can help their kids reduce plastic waste from toys.

From Baby Sea Turtle to Adult: Here Are the Life Stages That Hatchlings Go Through

12.19.2023 03:55 AM

How do sea turtles typically spend their lives? Read to find out. A sea turtle's life starts when eggs are laid by the mother on a nesting beach that is usually situated in the tropics.

Iceland Volcano Erupts After Weeks of Heightened Seismic Activity, Forcing Thousands To Flee

12.18.2023 22:30 PM

A volcano situated in Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula has just erupted. Read to learn more. An Iceland volcano has just erupted weeks after frequent quakes rocked the region.

Earliest Known Ship Burial Found in Norway May Have Been a Pre-Viking Mound, New Analysis Finds

12.18.2023 22:08 PM

Wooden remains recovered from the ship burial mound in Central Norway was found to date before the Viking Age. Read to learn more.

Frost Quakes Triggered by Cold Waves Cause Non-tectonic Ground Shaking; Seismic Activities Pose Threats on Northern Regions

12.18.2023 04:00 AM

The Arctic region faces a new seismic phenomenon which could have been triggered by the climate crisis. Read the article to find out more.

Astronomical Structures Built by Pre-Incan Priests Align to the Milky Way, Show Recognition of Our Galaxy As ‘Life-Giving River of Stars’

12.18.2023 03:15 AM

Astronomer priests in ancient Peru built giant structures that perfectly aligned with the Milky Way galaxy. Learn more about it in this article.

Native Oysters Make Comeback at Belfast a Hundred Years After Disappearing Thanks To Efforts Aimed At Boosting Marine Life, Water Quality

12.18.2023 02:21 AM

While oysters used to be abundant in the region in the past, their population saw a great decline during the early 1900s. Read to learn more.

First Prehistoric Pictorial Cave Art Found in Madagascar Offers Clues Regarding Ancient Connections Between Borneo, Egypt

12.17.2023 23:09 PM

The novel cave art discoveries shed light on the African and Asian influences on the Malagasy culture. Read to learn more.

Earth's Most Alien-Looking Place? Socotra Houses Exotic Alien Species, Nearly Extinct Trees

12.17.2023 21:51 PM

Socotra, the most alien-looking place on Earth, was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. Read to learn more.

Long-Dormant Volcanoes Can Actually Be Quick, Powerful to Erupt, New Study Emphasizes

12.17.2023 01:55 AM

The study looked into the volcanic activity cycle of the dormant Ciomadul volcano in Europe. Read to learn more.

African Elephant Death Mystery: Scientists May Have Discovered the Reason Behind Their Growing Mortality

12.17.2023 01:07 AM

A study has discovered that mass African elephant deaths in Zimbabwe last 2020 may have been due to a bacterial infection. Read to learn more.

Medieval 'Curse Tablet' Unearthed in German Latrine; Scientists Offer Explanation for the Inscriptions on the Inconspicuous Metal

12.16.2023 02:45 AM

Medieval 'curse tablet' invoking Satan found in a latrine's bottom in Germany, discovered in a 15th-century lead piece at a latrine's bottom. Continue reading to learn more.

72-Million-Year-Old Mosasaur Unearthed in Japan; Ancient Predator as Large as Great White Shark Terrorized Pacific Seas

12.15.2023 22:33 PM

Researchers unearthed the fossilized remains of a "blue dragon" which lived 72 million years ago. Continue reading the article to learn more.

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