ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATEGreen sludge has been spotted in the streets of New York and there are various theories behind it. Continue reading to learn more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A study reveals that human activities are making the air, soil, and freshwater saltier which could pose harm to biodiversity. Learn more about it in this article.
The wooly rhino genome was reconstructed from DNA of fossilized poop, or coprolites, that were excavated and included in museum collections. Read to learn more.
Eel reproduction has been a mystery for some time, but experts believe that these animals reproduce through external fertilization. Find out more about it in this article.
The recent Tonga underwater volcanic eruption's magnitude and unexpected impact raise questions about the dangers of underwater eruptions compared to land-based ones. Keep reading to discover the level of risk associated with these types of volcanoes.