Environment
Evolution Reducing Roadkill Of Cliff Swallows
A team of researchers has been studying the causes of death for cliff swallows for the past 30 years. These birds are often found as road kill in Nebraska, their native habitat. The team found that cliff swallows with longer wingspans are more apt to be killed by vehicles because it’s harder for them to take off and ascend into … [ Read more ]
Underground Galapagos Proves To Be Amazing Discovery
The term, “underground Galapagos”, refers to the presence of bacteria and viruses living deep beneath the Earth’s surface in sediment layers and oceanic crust. These micro-organisms have been discovered in samples of rock cores from as deep as 3.7 miles into the Earth. The vastly unknown and amazing diversity of these species may not even use DNA or proteins the … [ Read more ]
Massive Dinosaur Egg Nest Found In Spain
The discovery of a massive dinosaur nesting ground at Coll de Nargó in Spain has scientists buzzing with new information. For the first time, the eggs of several species were found nestled together, although the majority were from sauropods. Not only did researchers identify the presence of four other species, but they also determined that the eggs were laid at … [ Read more ]
Alien Solar System Provides Insight Into How Ours Was Formed
The discovery of a distant star, known as HR8799, is providing important information about how our own solar system was created. The exoplanet, HR8799, hosts a system of four massive plants that orbit around a young, 30-million-year-old star, much like our solar system’s orbital pattern. These planets have 5 to 10 times more mass than Jupiter and their bright glow … [ Read more ]
Record Temperatures Expected In Southwest
A high pressure weather system is continuing to expand, causing a surge in temperatures in the Southwest. Cities like Phoenix, Arizona and Palm Springs, California will experience temperatures in the 90s on both Thursday and Friday. Although these cities are typically hot, temperatures this high are unusual at this time of year. Record highs are also expected in cities such … [ Read more ]
China’s Most Worrisome Environmental Concerns
As China continues its incessant economic development, the cost is becoming more evident. Many residents of China are faced with environmental disasters every single day. Although Chinese officials refuse to acknowledge the problem, here are the main issues plaguing the country and its people. The U.S. Embassy’s guidelines in Beijing report that an air pollution rating above 300 indicates that … [ Read more ]
Do Pesticides Spread Norovirus?
The despicable norovirus causes severe, projectile vomiting and is extremely contagious. Scientists have not been able to identify its source, but new research indicates that norovirus may be spread by using contaminated water to dilute pesticides that are used on our food. Researchers analyzed eight different pesticides diluted with contaminated water and found that the virus remained effective in all … [ Read more ]
Animals: Why Some Fathers Raise The Young Instead Of Mom
In some species, such as seahorses and several types of birds, the father raises the young instead of the mother. This situation of role reversal has been studied for years with no clear understanding of why it happens. New research suggests that it is due to the ratio of males to females in a certain population. When there are more … [ Read more ]
Debris From Japanese Tsunami Continues To Wash Ashore
The deadly tsunami that struck Japan and killed more than 15,000 people happened two years ago. However, the debris that sunk off the island nation’s coast continues to wash ashore along Hawaii and North America’s western coasts. Aside from numerous fishing boats, two floating docks with huge amounts of aquatic life washed up on the coasts of Washington and Oregon. … [ Read more ]
Sharks Swarm Palm Beach, Florida
Beaches around Palm Beach, Florida are closed to swimmers without further notice because a frenzy of sharks have taken over the shore. As many as 15,000 sharks are swarming the warm, shallow water close to the beach. Both blacktip and spinner sharks, known for jumping out of the water and spinning in the air, are part of a large feeding … [ Read more ]
