ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

2 New Species of Eel-Like Ancient Fish Discovered in Napa River, Alameda Creek [Study]

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 01.19.2024 03:21 AM

Two new species of lamprey, an ancient fish, were discovered in the rivers of California. Continue reading to learn more.

Microbial Fuel Cell Harvests Energy From Soil to Power Sensors; Limitless Energy Shows Potential in Green Infrastructure and Precision Agriculture

01.19.2024 03:00 AM

Scientists have developed soil-powered fuel cells which can provide endless amounts of electricity from dirt. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Winter Warriors: These Chionophile Animals Thrive in Extreme Cold

01.19.2024 02:56 AM

From polar bears to walruses, some animals thrive in extremely cold environments. Read to learn more.

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10 Business Sustainability Resolutions to Consider for 2024

01.19.2024 00:55 AM

As 2024 begins to ramp up, it's time to have conversations about your business's plans for the year. In order to stay ahead of the competition, many businesses are putting their efforts into developing a sustainability initiative. By implementing sustainability solutions into your 2024 business plan, you give back to both the environment and your employees. If you're looking for some inspiration on where to start, we have a variety of tips to help you kick-start your brainstorming sessions.

Bones, Tools From 45,000 Years Ago Serve as Earliest Known Homo Sapiens Evidence in Eastern Asia

01.18.2024 22:16 PM

Analysis of the sediments and discoveries shows that the findings could serve as the earliest known evidence of Homo sapiens in Eastern Asia. Read to learn more.

Can Slime Molds Think? Five Smart Things Yellow Goo Can Do Without a Brain

01.18.2024 09:00 AM

Slime molds do not have a brain or a nervous system, yet they are capable of storing memories and solving mazes. Read the article to learn more.

Volunteers Freed 440-Lb Seal From 6-Year Entanglement in Plastic Ring; Marine Mammal Suffers Wound on Neck

01.18.2024 08:00 AM

A 440-lb seal was finally freed from being entangled in a plastic, which it endured for six years. Continue reading to learn more.

Indian Tectonic Plate Is Peeling Apart, Splitting Tibet in Two as the Himalayan Mountains Continue To Grow

01.18.2024 07:30 AM

The Himalayas, formed by the Indian-Eurasian tectonic collision, face potential splitting as a study reveals the Indian plate peeling apart, causing slab tear and possible division. Continue reading to learn more.

2,500-Year-Old Ancient Megacity Found in Ecuador Challenges Long-Held Beliefs About the Amazon Wilderness

01.18.2024 07:00 AM

Lidar surveys revealed an extensive network of ancient Amazonian cities in Ecuador. Find out more about it in this article.

75% of USA at Risk of Damaging Earthquakes With 1,000 Fault Lines Recorded Around the Country, USGS Warns

01.18.2024 06:00 AM

USGS found hundreds more fault lines in the United States, warning that most part of the country is at risk of damaging earthquakes. Continue reading to learn more.

Avian Flu Kills Polar Bear for the First Time; More Species Could Be Affected As H5N1 Spreads Across the Globe

01.18.2024 02:38 AM

A polar bear in Alaska was reported to have died from highly pathogenic avian influenza. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Answers Pertaining to Earth-Life Origins Could Be Found in Hot Springs of History, Study Reveals

01.18.2024 01:42 AM

The researchers found that a mix of hydrogen-rich fluids and CO2-rich water in iron-based minerals could have led to the formation molecules necessary for the earliest cell membranes to form. Read to learn more.

Grindavik Still At Risk: Volcanologist Warns That Dams Built To Protect the Icelandic Town From the Erupting Volcano May Not Be Enough

01.18.2024 00:07 AM

A volcanologist warns that dams constructed in Iceland to divert lava flows may not be sufficient for safety. Read to learn more.

Next Round of Winter Weather: Major Cities in the Northeast Brace Themselves For Another Wave of Disruptive Snow

01.17.2024 21:47 PM

Another wave of disruptive snow may hit major cities in Northeast by the end of the week. Read to learn more.

Greenland Has Been Losing Ice: Study Reveals That the Country's Ice Sheet Has Lost 20% More Than Thought Due to Climate Change

01.17.2024 21:10 PM

Researchers have discovered that over 1,000 gigatons of previously unaccounted ice in the edges of Greenland has been lost in the last 40 years. Read to learn more.