ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

World's Oldest Known Burial Site Was Made by Small-Brained Distant Relatives of Humans

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 11.06.2023 09:20 AM

Humans' distant small-brained relatives, the homo naledi, is reportedly the first one to bury their dead. Continue reading to learn more.

California Wildfire Turns Into a Feast for Marine Bacteria, Fuels Growth of Diverse Eukaryotic Plankton

11.06.2023 09:00 AM

The Thomas Fire which rampaged across southern California in 2017 has deposited chemical compounds that provide nutrients to marine bacteria. Read the article to find out more.

Why Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic Spring Has Vibrant Rainbow Colors?

11.06.2023 08:44 AM

Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring is rainbow-colored due to the heat-loving bacteria living in it. Continue reading to learn more.

Atmospheric Mercury Concentration Increases by Sevenfold Due to Human Emissions; Experts Warn of Potential Environmental Impact

11.06.2023 08:10 AM

A Harvard study reveals the impact of human emissions in increasing the concentrations of atmospheric mercury. Continue reading the article to find out more.

160-Million-Year-Old Flesh-Eating Lampreys Discovered in China, Provide Insight on the Evolutionary History of Jawless Fish

11.06.2023 07:22 AM

Paleontologists have unearthed the fossilized remains of two new species of flesh-eating lamprey in China. Learn more about it in this article.

Earth's Tipping Point: Physicists Reveal How Human Activity Could Push the Climate Beyond Recovery

11.06.2023 06:20 AM

Physicists examine human-induced climate chaos in the Anthropocene epoch, revealing the risk of reaching an irreparable climate state due to increased human activity. Read on to learn more.

Sphinx From Ancient Egypt Could Have Been Built From Wind-Eroded Natural Rock Feature, Study Reveals

11.06.2023 00:02 AM

The new study claims that the natural rock feature where the iconic Sphinx was built could have had a sphinx-like appearance. Read to learn more.

Richly Decorated Ancient Egyptian Tomb With Snake Bite Protection Spell Unearthed in Archaeological Site of Abusir

11.05.2023 00:50 AM

Archaeologists unearthed a "richly decorated" tomb that belonged to a previously unknown dignitary in Prague. Continue reading to learn more.

Bizarre Green Sludge Spewing Out of NYC Manholes Spark Confusion, Panic and Numerous Theories

11.05.2023 00:30 AM

Green sludge has been spotted in the streets of New York and there are various theories behind it. Continue reading to learn more.

Earth’s Southern Hemisphere Could Be Drying Due to El Niño, Study Suggests; How Does This Affect the Entire Planet?

11.05.2023 00:20 AM

According to a new study, the southern hemisphere of the Earth has been drying up more compared to the northern hemisphere. Read to learn more.

Rare 410-Million-Year-Old Brittle Star Fossils Discovered in South Africa Presents Earliest Known Record From Supercontinent Gondwana

11.04.2023 05:32 AM

Brittle stars discovered in South Africa are the oldest ever unearthed in the Southern Hemisphere and ancient supercontinent of Gondwana. Learn more about it in this article.

Ancient Mayan Circular Temple Dedicated to Serpent Deity Uncovered in Mexico, Expands Understanding of Spiritual Activities in El Tigre

11.04.2023 00:04 AM

Researchers have uncovered the remains of a circular temple in Mexico believed to have been dedicated to the ancient Maya serpent deity. Read the article to find out more.

Incredible Footage Reveals Massive Megapod of Spinner Dolphins in Spectacular Aerial Hunt off Costa Rica

11.03.2023 23:45 PM

PBS's "Spy in the Ocean" series uses robot animal cameras among real wildlife to capture their natural behavior, like "spy dolphins." Check out the rare footage of megapod of spinner dolphins in action.

Rats With Imagination? Rodents Playing VR Games Exhibit Signs That They Could Imagine Things Too

11.03.2023 09:14 AM

The study found through VR games and exposure that rats may have a specific type of imagination linked to route planning. Read to learn more.

How Smart Cities Impact Mental Health and the Environment

11.03.2023 08:29 AM

While some modern technological innovations can be met with a sense of trepidation, others act as a marker for a much brighter future. With the world's population expected to grow by nearly 2 billion in the next 30 years, we simply must find a better way to use available space.

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