Environment

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.…
A Prehistoric Temperature Reconstruction for a Few of North America’s Oldest Archaeological Sites

A Prehistoric Temperature Reconstruction for a Few of North America’s Oldest Archaeological Sites

For hints about how Earth’s landscapes might change in response to a changing climate and for understanding into the migrations of human societies over time,…
Scientists Propose a New Approach for Modern Sails to Aid the Shipping Industry in Achieving Its Carbon Reduction Objectives

Scientists Propose a New Approach for Modern Sails to Aid the Shipping Industry in Achieving Its Carbon Reduction Objectives

Researchers have found a method to counteract the erratic and unpredictability of weather patterns that jeopardize efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the shipping industry.…
With Currently Available Technologies, Powerful Greenhouse Gas Produced by Industry may be Easily Reduced

With Currently Available Technologies, Powerful Greenhouse Gas Produced by Industry may be Easily Reduced

One approach of lowering greenhouse gas emissions is now available, affordable, and practicable, according to researchers. With the use of current technologies applied to industrial…
Traffic Noise

Traffic Noise

The sound produced by vehicles on roads, highways, and other modes of transportation is referred to as traffic noise. It is a type of environmental…
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