5 Most Dangerous Plants in Existence

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.03.2020 12:20 PM

To remind us of the creatively scary ways nature instilled fear in humans, here are eight of the most dangerous plants in existence:

Amanda, 50-Year-Old Gorilla, Euthanized this Week at Woodland Park Zoo

05.28.2020 01:46 AM

Amanda, Woodland Park Zoo's 50-Year-Old gorilla, was humanely euthanized because of serious health decline. Amanda was struggling to finish her meals and became less active. She was also well ahead of the life expectancy of gorillas in the natural range, which is around 30-35 years

10 Game-Changers in Various Fields of Science, According to Nature

01.02.2020 08:10 AM

As the decade comes to a close, Nature honors 10 people who made a big impact on the field of science and helped to expose issues relevant to society.

Alkaloid Obtained from an Amazon native Plant Developed to Increase Anti-tumor Activities

11.11.2019 07:44 AM

The research team from the University of Ribeirao Preto and Federal University of Sao Carlo brought into focus the two species of Cat's Claw and harnessed its alkaloids to produce a more potent weapon against tumors.

Survival of the Fittest: Jellyfish can Survive Global Warming

11.08.2019 08:28 AM

The jellyfish was able to survive even the harshest conditions and amid climate change, this underwater floater remain unbothered.

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.

Sharing is Caring: Vampire Bats Regurgitates their Blood Meals and Shares them with their Neighbors

11.06.2019 07:47 AM

Scientists recently observed that vampire bats would regurgitate their blood meals to share it with their neighbors, no strings attached.

Nature-Inspired Drones to Lend Support in Search and Rescue Operations

10.29.2019 08:14 AM

Researchers revamp store-bought tiny drones using a camera, a communication chip, and a swarm bug algorithm.

Making Natural Products in an Unnatural Way

06.12.2019 11:22 AM

The team have been able to create a synthetic metabolic pathway that will allow scientists to access these essential compounds in a controlled and efficient way

Spittlebugs: What Are They and Are They Harmful?

06.01.2019 17:26 PM

Have you ever noticed bubbles on a plant stalk and wondered why its there? Its from a spittlebug. Spittles, sometimes called cuckoo spits, are bubble formations that can be observed on plant stalks.

Some Doctors are Prescribing a Walk On the Beach or a Day in the Park for Good Health And His Why

05.16.2019 20:44 PM

Going outside can help us feel better and recover faster, experts say Taking a walk outside, spending an afternoon in a public park and even looking at beautiful pictures can make us feel good.

Could African Elephants be leaving behind an identifiable trait to preserve their species?

03.28.2019 08:28 AM

Elephants are undergoing a species saving evolution—no tusks! Living organisms have been evolving for billions of years. It's a process that usually isn't noticeable within a generation, but elephants at the Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique, Africa, are evolving right before our eyes and the reason is perseverance.

Philippine Company Pushes for a Road Made of Recycled Plastic

03.12.2019 08:45 AM

San Miguel Corporation has proposed to use plastic in constructing roads in the Philippines. San Miguel Corporation (SMC), one of the most diversified conglomerates in the Philippines has announced their proposal to use plastic in constructing roads for the said country.

Indoor Plants: Health Benefits For Apartment Dwellers & High Rise Residents

07.28.2017 05:44 AM

The necessity of having indoor plants in the urban environment is beneficial to our health and provides a positive effect to Urban Dwellers

600-Year-Old New Jersey Oak Tree Will Be Cut Down Today

04.24.2017 02:30 AM

Despite the reluctance of the New Jersey community, the oldest known Oak Tree is going to be cut down as the experts have detected it to be already dead

Nature In Columbia: Find Out How To Preserve Its Rich Biodiversity

04.21.2017 19:30 PM

Nature in Colombia is a "mega-diverse", home to about 10% of the planet's aggregate biodiversity and very nearly one in 20 of all plant species around the world.

NASA Still Aims For ‘Space Salad’: Advanced Plant Habitat Rides The Atlas V Rocket To ISS Launches At April 19

04.17.2017 18:54 PM

Find out about NASA's second plant growth development in space mission here. NASA’s second plant growth system, Advanced Plant Habitat was reported to ride on the Atlas V rocket and travel to the International Space Station.

Namibian Fairy Circles: Science Unravels One Of Nature's Greatest Mysteries!

03.30.2017 07:18 AM

Scientists debunked the mysticism behind the Namibian fairy circles, found that it is competition for water that makes grass organize a ring.

'Tree-on-a-chip,' Latest MIT Nature Inspired Chip That Works On Robots

03.22.2017 01:40 AM

After successfully designing the "Tree-on-a-chip," the chip was able to maintain fluid circulation within several days. It's the device's passive pumping capability that can act as actuators for small robots.

New Zealand Granted Whanganui River Human Rights And Legal Status, World's First

03.17.2017 02:11 AM

In an unprecedented ruling, New Zealand parliament passed a bill to treat Whanganui River as a Legal Person and granted it the same rights as any other citizen