Tarantuals Have Impressive Navigating Skills For the Long-Distance Journey to Find a Mate

Medicine & Technology Oct 30, 2020

Around this time of year, tarantulas in the wild will be migrating far distances to find a mate.

NGO SilverLining Funds Researchers to Artifically Cool the Planet

Oct 30, 2020

SilverLining grants several universities and research groups funding to look into artificially cooling the planet.

Chimpanzees Become Selective in Their Relationships as They Get Older

Oct 29, 2020

The socioemotional selectivity theory was first developed by Laura Carstensen, explaining the link between life goals and perception of time.

Stromboli Volcano's Memory Processes Can Help Predict Major Eruptions

Oct 29, 2020

To understand the frequency of sudden, intense volcanic eruptions known as paroxysms, scientists studied the history of Italy's Stromboli.

Stanford's Multi-Drone System Used to Survey Penguins in Antarctica

Oct 29, 2020

A multi-drone system was applied to monitor Antarctica's penguin colonies with plans for other environmental uses.

A Genetic Mutation Unique to Men Uncovers A New Chronic Inflammatory Disease Called VEXAS

Oct 29, 2020

Thousands of people with symptoms of inflammation remain undiagnosed. In a recent genetic study, researchers identified a new inflammatory disease found only in men.

Researchers Discover a Brain Region Associated with Approach-Avoidance Conflict

Oct 29, 2020

For years, MIT scientists have been studying how brain circuits play a role in decision-making. New research explains how motivation declines with age.

A Giant Virus and a Complex Microbiome Make Corals Vulnerable to Disease and Bleaching

Oct 28, 2020

Corals can also be infected by viruses and bacteria, which are also associated with bleaching.

Beaches Migrate Landward in Response to Changing Sea Levels

Oct 28, 2020

Some studies argue that climate change is accelerating sea-level rise, resulting in the loss of coastal land.

Axiom Space Will Become the First Space Tourist Destination in Low Earth Orbit

Oct 28, 2020

Axiom Space and other companies in the private sector will soon build commercial space stations in low earth orbit. The International Space Station will be retiring soon and become a jump-off point for the future of deep space exploration.

Viruses Use Mimcry for Deception Similar to Plants and Animals

Oct 28, 2020

Mimicry is a behavior observed in plants and animals to confuse prey and predators. A recent study revealed how thousands of viruses, including Covid-19, can mimic host proteins.

Los Angeles Pledges to Become More Environmentally Friendly by Partnering With the National Wildlife Federation

Oct 28, 2020

One of America's biggest cities has pledged to heal the urban area by a new wildlife habitat program. Adding greenery in the communities will preserve and enhance the habitats of over 4,000 local species.

Covid-19 is Similar to Coronavirus in Terms of Antibodies and Immunity, Study Says

Oct 27, 2020

Imperial College London conducted the largest antibody study involving more than 360,000 people. The results give insight into immunity and the possibility of reinfection.

Floating Gardens Can Improve Water Quality and Restore Habitat Loss in Urban Areas

Oct 27, 2020

Compromised water quality and habitat loss are consequences of urbanization. In Chicago, the Wild Mile project is comprised of installing floating gardens to tackle both problems.

Healthcare and Climate Change Are Strongly Correlated, Study Says

Oct 27, 2020

A case study presents a significant link between climate change and available health care. Scientists, NGOs, and local rainforest communities have worked together for more than a decade to provide healthcare for the people of Borneo while protecting the national forest at the same time.