ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Vertical Farming: Pros and Cons

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 12.13.2023 03:00 AM

Due to factors like soil degradation and climate change, traditional farming methods are increasingly coming into question, and projections that the global population will reach 10 billion in the near future have led to a call for innovative solutions in agriculture. Thankfully, human ingenuity is addressing these agricultural challenges, with the latest breakthrough innovation being vertical farming.

"Global leaders should listen to health workers facing climate change," says The Geneva Learning Foundation

12.13.2023 01:38 AM

From exacerbating disease epidemics to reshaping mental health aspects and disrupting health infrastructure, the impacts of climate change are multifaceted. Given this context, the resilience of health systems, especially in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), faces unprecedented challenges as climate change casts an ominous shadow over global health. Frontline health workers stand at the heart of this landscape. The Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF), a Swiss non-profit dedicated to pioneering change strategies, has made it its mission to empower these unsung heroes by amplifying their voices.

Extremely Toxic Blue-Ringed Octopus Hiding in Shell Bites Teenager in a Close Call

12.13.2023 00:29 AM

The blue-ringed octopus was hiding in a shell that a teenager picked up and was going to show to his niece. Read to learn more.

Incredible Mosaic Found in Luxurious Roman Home Near Colosseum

12.12.2023 20:57 PM

The intricate mosaic in the luxurious Roman home contained pieces of precious glass, white marble flakes, different shells, various stones, and Egyptian blue tesserae. Read to learn more.

Farmed Salmon Moves Wild Population in Atlantic Ocean From ‘Least Concern’ to ‘Threatened’ Due to Breeding

12.12.2023 09:30 AM

Farmed salmon wreaked havoc on those living in the Atlantic Ocean when they escaped and mingled with them. Continue reading to learn more.

Interamna Lirenas Wasn’t a Backwater; Ancient Roman Colony Was a Thriving Town [Study]

12.12.2023 09:10 AM

A recent discovery about Interamna Lirenas challenged the history of the Roman ancient empire's decline. Continue reading to learn more.

Lake Abraham’s Frozen Bubbles: How Did the Pockets of Methane Form and What Makes Them Deadly?

12.12.2023 08:00 AM

Beneath Lake Abraham in Alberta, Canada are frozen bubbles of methane which are a sight to behold, but dangerous if popped. Continue reading the article to find out more.

6 Dinosaur Discoveries in 2023 From Tyrannosaur Eating Dino to Long-Necked Herbivores

12.12.2023 07:40 AM

Here are the top discoveries about dinosaurs in 2023. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Allie Caulfield (processed by User: MathKnight), Tadek Kurpaski, User: EvaK, User: J.

Fireworks' Impact on Birds: Study Urges Large Fireworks-Free Zones for Avian Well-being on New Year's Eve

12.12.2023 02:27 AM

Fireworks on New Year's Eve impact birds up to 10 km away that make them lose precious energy based on recent analysis. Continue reading to learn more.

Why the Long Face? Scientists Explain the Evolutionary Pattern Influencing Skull Development of Large Mammals

12.12.2023 01:53 AM

Horses and large mammals have long faces due to evolutionary advantages. Learn more about it through this article.

Up to 90-Feet High Tsunamis Hit New Zealand Once Every 580 Years, Study Reveals

12.11.2023 23:21 PM

The researchers made use of a novel synthetic earthquake assessment method for assessing tsunami risk in New Zealand. Read to learn more.

World's Rarest Alligator Born in Florida; What Are Leucistic Gators?

12.11.2023 20:48 PM

While the rare alligator has a white albino-like appearance, it is actually an ever rarer breed: a leucistic alligator. Read to learn more.

Catatumbo Lightning Explained: What Causes the Everlasting Storm in Venezuela?

12.11.2023 10:00 AM

A lake in Venezuela gets 250 lightning strikes per square kilometer every night for up to 300 days a year. Find out more about Catatumbo lightning in this article.

150-Million-Year-Old Gigantic Skull From 7-Foot Marine Reptile Sort of ‘Underwater T. rex’ Discovered in England

12.11.2023 07:30 AM

A giant skull from a marine reptile considered an apex predator would be featured in David Attenborough's documentary. Continue reading to learn more.

Himalayan Glaciers React to Global Warming, Blow Cold Winds Around Surfaces To Preserve Surrounding Ecosystems

12.11.2023 04:45 AM

A research team has discovered how Himalayan glaciers respond to global warming by blowing cold winds down their slopes. Learn more about it in this article.

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