Scientists Discover Shark Species that Produces Light Posted September 11, 2019 Scientists discovered a new species of tiny shark that glows in the Gulf of Mexico. The species is called the American pocket shark. Its name is an allusion to…
Study: Apes Bond Better after Watching a Movie Together Posted August 31, 2019 A new study suggests that, just like humans, apes develop a sense of bonding and closeness after having a shared experience. The study suggests that apes like chimpanzees and b…
Toxic Algae Cause Mississippi Beaches to Halt Water Activities Posted August 28, 2019 Beaches in Mississippi, United States, have been closed down for swimming because of toxic algae. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality recently ordered the closu…
Study: Cockroaches Developing Resistance to Insecticides Posted August 20, 2019 A study revealed that cockroaches are evolving to become nearly impossible to exterminate using insecticides. Scientists from Purdue University in Indiana, Uni…
Study: Plant-Eating Relatives of Crocodiles Existed in Prehistoric Times Posted August 9, 2019 A new study suggests that some extinct relatives of crocodiles called crocodyliforms fed mainly on plants. The research, published in Curr…
US Company Breeds Genetically Modified Salmon for Food Posted August 1, 2019 US-based biotechnology company AquaBounty has started breeding genetically modified salmon for human consumption. The salmon’s genes were tweaked
Nearly 600 Plant Species Now Extinct, Study Reveals Posted July 28, 2019 A recent study has found that plants are going extinct at an unprecedented rate. Scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew /…
Study: Humans Consume Up to 121,000 Plastic Particles Yearly Posted July 24, 2019 A new study found that every year, humans inadvertently consume up to 121,000 microplastics, which are tiny plastic fragments that disint…
Study: Ice in the Himalayan Mountains Melting at an Alarming Rate Posted July 13, 2019 A study revealed that glaciers covering the Himalayan mountains in Asia are melting rapidly because of climate change. Glaciers, or thick and large masses of i…
New Food Coating Developed to Reduce Food Waste Posted July 10, 2019 A breakthrough food coating helps fruits and vegetables stay fresh longer. The European Commission has recently given the green light …