ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Can Thunderstorm Trigger Asthma Attack? Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment of Pollen Bomb

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 12.22.2023 13:32 PM

A type of asthma attack can be experienced by people with hay fever due to high pollen count in the air brought by thunderstorms. Find out more about it in this article.

1,000-Year-Old Chicken DNA Reveals Ancient Origin of Marek’s Disease, Chicken Virus Evolves to Become More Deadly

12.22.2023 10:55 AM

An ancient DNA was used by a team of scientists to trace the evolution of Marek’s Disease Virus in chickens. Learn more about their findings in this article.

Five New Hedgehog Species Found in Southeast Asia Discovered Through Museum Collections and Forest Missions

12.22.2023 05:54 AM

Study reveals five new Southeast Asian soft-furred hedgehog species using DNA and morphology, including two entirely new species and three elevated subspecies. Check them out in this article.

Pesticide Residue from Farms and Towns End Up in Fresh Oysters, Study Reveals

12.22.2023 04:20 AM

A new study reveals that herbicides and pesticides wash downriver from farms and towns and contaminate fresh oysters. Find out more about it in this article.

Unraveling Earth's Mysteries: 8.5-Year Inner Core Wobble and Tilt Dynamics Confirmed by Researchers

12.22.2023 02:35 AM

Researchers confirm an 8.5-year Inner Core Wobble, revealing a fixed 0.17-degree tilt and influencing geophysical phenomena. Continue reading for more information.

Queen Elsa? NASA Snaps Rare 'Ice Halo' Around the Sun That Resembles Scene From Disney's Frozen

12.21.2023 22:52 PM

The rare photo of the ethereal ice halos is similar to a scene in Disnet's Frozen. Read to learn more.

Seamounts That Shape Antarctic Circumpolar Current Now Mapped During Research Expedition

12.21.2023 21:28 PM

The novel map could offer clues regarding ice mels in Antarctica and could help with sea level rise predictions. Read to learn more.

Eternal Flames Fall: How Does Fire Keep Burning Beneath Cascading Water?

12.21.2023 09:00 AM

A small waterfall deep within a park in New York is home to one of the most unique, mysterious “eternal flames” in the world. Find out more about it in this article.

2 New Tarantula Species Discovered on Andes Mountains Already Severely Threatened

12.21.2023 06:00 AM

Two new tarantula species were discovered on the slopes of the Andes mountains and both were reportedly already threatened.

3.5-Million-Year-Old Megalodon Tooth Found 3,000 Meters Below Surface: A Sharp Relic from the Ocean's Ancient Predator

12.21.2023 05:01 AM

A megalodon tooth discovered 3,000 meters deep in the Pacific, offers a unique glimpse into the mysterious life of this ancient predator. Continue reading for more details.

Forest Fragmentation Changes Architecture of Amazonian Woodland, Causes Edge Effects on Tropical Trees With Worsened Biomass Loss

12.21.2023 04:00 AM

Researchers mapped out how forest fragmentation affects tree shape in the Amazon rainforest. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Strange Fossilized Fruit Turns Out To Be Oldest Known One From Family of Myrrh, Frankincense

12.21.2023 00:25 AM

The original fossilized fruit specimens were first found in the 1970s, but more of them were uncovered in the next decades. Read to learn more.

Human Skin Leather Found in Ukraine; Grisly Items May Have Been Fashioned By Nomadic Warriors 2,000 Years Ago

12.20.2023 23:20 PM

The human skin leather findings serve as the first evidence of the claims made by ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who wrote about Scynthians back in 430 B.C. Read to learn more.

'Calendar' Rock Carvings Found in Ancestral Pueblo Hint Prehistoric Use of Marking Special Dates, Making Astronomical Observations

12.20.2023 21:41 PM

The rock carvings could have been used by the Ancestral Pueblo people as a calendar for commemorating certain occassions and making astornomical observations. Read to learn more.

Loricifera Species Mystery: How Do Microscopic Invertebrates Survive Without Oxygen?

12.20.2023 10:00 AM

Deep on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea are three species from phylum Loricifera which can survive and reproduce entirely without oxygen. Read the article to find out more.

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