Samples taken from amphipods, which are shrimp-like creatures that live in the bottom of the ocean, found the presence of persistent organic pollutants in their fatty tissues.
One of the foods that someone who is trying to lower his cholesterol can eat is pears. They are a good source of fiber, which is known for reducing the absorption of dietary cholesterol in the body.
Dark chocolate is one the foods that can enhance sexual performance, as studies show it can lower blood pressure and also improve the creation of nitric oxide in the body.
Scientists say that the temperature in the North Pole is 20 degrees hotter than it should be right now, and this occurrence may lead to less ice not just during summer but even in the colder months as well.
The most active volcano in Hawaii, Kilauea, has been spewing a "firehose" of lava into the Pacific Ocean since December 31 after a massive chunk of the cliff collapsed into the sea.
Researchers have discovered evidence of the earliest ancestor of all vertebrates, including humans. The Saccorhytus coronarius lived 540 million years ago and had a big mouth but no anus.