Coronavirus Remains Infectious in Both Mucus and Sputum for Over 12 Hours Even in Warm Temperatures: Study

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.19.2020 23:00 PM

Matson, a medical student, was recently involved in two studies: environmental conditions affecting virus stability and decontamination of reused N95 masks due to a global shortage.

Why Do We Get Old?

03.15.2020 08:35 AM

Here's a scientific explanation of how genes and environment influence our health and longevity of our lives.

Beer Company Creates Edible 6-Pack Rings to Feed Marine Life

01.04.2020 07:24 AM

Saltwater Brewery introduced their packaging that can be eaten by animals Most people love to drink beer while enjoying the beach or while relaxing on a boat.

NASA Shows the New Image of Marree Man, One of the Most Mysterious Geoglyph in the World

01.02.2020 08:11 AM

Marree Man, a mysterious modern art found in Australia, is more visible than ever thanks to a local restoration team.

6 of the Most Interesting Things About Sloths

01.01.2020 09:46 AM

Sloths are an underappreciated animal. Let's welcome the new year by appreciating mostly unknown species on our planet like the adorable sloth.

Balloon Releases Are Killing Wildlife

12.26.2019 05:30 AM

Balloon releases are dangerous as it is killing wildlife, here are the things that you can do instead.

A Group of Scientists Suggest that Plants Feel Pain

12.18.2019 08:10 AM

According to researchers from Tel Aviv University, plants can feel pain and they send out ultrasonic sounds when they experience environmental stress

Greenhouse Gas Concentrations Continue To Reach New Highs

12.10.2019 04:39 AM

Greenhouse gas levels, the main driver for climate change, reached new highs according to the WMO report.

Cockroaches Are Evolving And in the Future They can Become Impossible To Kill

11.22.2019 07:42 AM

A new study showed that cockroaches are no longer affected by the chemicals in bug sprays, making them difficult to kill.

Gift Ideas You Can Buy That Don't Require a Gift Wrapper

11.19.2019 09:47 AM

Every year, billions of wrappers are being bought. What we don't know is that they cause more damage to the environment as they can't be recycled.

New Study Shows the Extent of Global Illegal Wildlife Trade

11.08.2019 08:26 AM

Poaching has become a greater threat than previously thought. The study surveyed 30,000 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, and found out that the percentage of the illegally traded animals are 40-60% higher and will continue to rise unless stopped.

Darker Pigment in Bird Eggs Plays Important Role in Thermoregulation and Offspring's Survival

11.07.2019 06:17 AM

Birds in colder regions always lay darker eggs and it is because darker pigments tend to reflect sunlight less which is helpful in regulating heat.

Research on Electrolysis Leads to a More Environmentally Friendly Way of Producing Cement

10.31.2019 10:34 AM

In a perfect world, using this technique would result to zero carbon dioxide emissions from the cement industry.

Coal Plants are Closing in Germany to Save the Planet

10.21.2019 10:40 AM

Around 84 coal plants are set to close in Germany in order to reduce pollution. This plan was announced last month and is set to start in 2020.

Queen’s Speech 2019: The UK’s Future in Environmental Policy, Education, and Brexit

10.15.2019 05:29 AM

The Queen's Speech 2019 highlighted the plans and priorities of the UK government for the next year including healthcare, environmental, and educational policies.

Starbucks to replace plastic straws with sippy cups for adults

10.10.2019 12:13 PM

The famous coffee chain is ditching their straws for an eco-friendly alternative. Starbucks is one of the major companies that are helping the eco-friendly movement.

Ecobrick: Ingenious Way of Reusing Plastics

10.04.2019 06:12 AM

The call to recycle and reuse plastics has intensified and the ecobrick may be the key to saving the planet.

Breastfeeding May Help Save The Environment

10.04.2019 05:47 AM

Experts recommend mothers to breastfeed their infants longer as studies show how formula exposure can harm the environment even more.

Birds Can Tell Whether Humans Are Good or Bad

09.30.2019 00:21 AM

Birds, particularly Jackdaws, can tell if a human looking at them is good or bad. Can birds tell if a person looking at them is thinking of doing something bad? A new study says that it is possible for birds, particularly Jackdaws, to warn each other of a sighting of a possibly "bad" human.

Tropical Storm Brewing Could Hit Texas And Mexico

09.05.2019 08:24 AM

A smaller tropical storm may be brewing and it may make a landfall in Northern America at the end of the week.

Microplastics In The Bottled Water: Why It Isn’t Safe

08.30.2019 08:49 AM

Microplastics are practically everywhere, even in the bottled water that you drink. This calls for more awareness on the issue of plastics in the environment.