Environment

A Study Reveals that Global Cooling Caused the Diversity of Orchid Species

A Study Reveals that Global Cooling Caused the Diversity of Orchid Species

Climate changes, including both warming and cooling phases, have historically shaped the evolution and distribution of species, including orchids. Orchids are a complex collection of…
Deep-Sea Mining Operations Cause Marine Animals to Leave Areas Both Inside and Outside

Deep-Sea Mining Operations Cause Marine Animals to Leave Areas Both Inside and Outside

Deep-sea mining refers to the extraction of valuable minerals and resources from the seabed in depths ranging from hundreds to thousands of meters below the…
Following a Marine Heatwave that Spreads Across the Pacific, Several Ecosystems are in Hot Water

Following a Marine Heatwave that Spreads Across the Pacific, Several Ecosystems are in Hot Water

Rising water temperatures are sweeping the world’s oceans, shattering records and posing a threat to marine life. Periods of abrupt ocean warming, in contrast to…
Plastic that Self-heals becomes Biodegradable

Plastic that Self-heals becomes Biodegradable

When subjected to particular conditions, such as heat, light, or other external stimuli, self-healing plastics have the potential to mend damage or cracks naturally. Chemists…
Giant Viruses With “Unimaginable” Properties Found in Massachusetts Soil

Giant Viruses With “Unimaginable” Properties Found in Massachusetts Soil

An “astounding” and “unexpected” array of enormous virus-like particles have been discovered in the soil of Harvard Forest, Massachusetts. They are not only unusually enormous…
The Public Favors Hydrogen and Biofuels for Decarbonizing Global Shipping

The Public Favors Hydrogen and Biofuels for Decarbonizing Global Shipping

The shipping industry contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, and governments, environmental organizations, and the general public have increased pressure to develop sustainable and low-carbon…
Toxic Heavy Metal

Toxic Heavy Metal

A toxic heavy metal is any relatively dense metal or metalloid with a high potential for toxicity, particularly in environmental circumstances. It refers to a…
Ancient Climatic Change explains the Disappearance of South African Lakes

Ancient Climatic Change explains the Disappearance of South African Lakes

New evidence indicating the presence of ancient lakes in some of South Africa’s most dry locations implies that Stone Age humans were more widespread than…
As it Sinks into the Sea, Plastic can Float Far from its Starting Point

As it Sinks into the Sea, Plastic can Float Far from its Starting Point

Plastic waste that has been discarded or is drifting in the ocean can build up on the water’s surface and create floating islands of trash.…
How the Interaction of Life and Geology Created the Earth’s Nutrient-Rich Crust

How the Interaction of Life and Geology Created the Earth’s Nutrient-Rich Crust

Aquatic life in the oceans swiftly evolved 500 million years ago. In terms of geology, life evolved from simple, soft-bodied critters to complex multicellular organisms…
Fire Records Discovered in Sand Dunes by Scientists

Fire Records Discovered in Sand Dunes by Scientists

The discovery of fire records embedded within sand dunes would be an intriguing archaeological discovery. According to a new study, sand dunes can serve as…
Measuring the Power of Ancient and Active Rivers beyond Earth’s Borders

Measuring the Power of Ancient and Active Rivers beyond Earth’s Borders

Due to technological limitations and our distance from other celestial bodies, determining the strength of ancient and active rivers beyond Earth is a difficult task.…
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