Study: Human Constructions Block Majority of World’s Free-Flowing Rivers Posted June 30, 2019 A recent study has revealed that nearly 66% of the world’s longest rivers no longer run free due to man-made structures that disrupt their flow. A team of rese…
Gene Differences Affect How People Smell Things, New Study Finds Posted June 24, 2019 A new study suggests that variations in people’s genes may cause them to smell things differently. Scientists have long known that people perceive odors differ…
New York City Mayor Wants to Restrict Construction of Glass Skyscrapers Posted June 19, 2019 New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to impose restrictions on the construction of glass skyscrapers in the city. Mayor de Blasio announced the proposal on Earth Day last A…
Listening to Music Online Brings More Harm to the Environment Than CDs Posted June 8, 2019 A study has shown that music streaming impacts the environment more negatively than records and CDs do. In recent years, music streaming, or listening to music online, has beco…
Baby Dinosaur Fossil Goes On Sale, Angers Scientists Posted June 4, 2019 The fossilized skeleton of a baby dinosaur currently being sold on eBay has caused controversy among scientists. The dinosaur bones, later identified to belong…
Study: Modern Human Face Shaped by Several Factors Posted May 30, 2019 Several factors affected the way the human face has evolved over the years, a recent study revealed. Thousands of years ago, early human species had large faces. But now, the m…
New Species of Ancient Human Found in the Philippines Posted May 29, 2019 Researchers found the remains of a new human species in a cave in the Philippines. The remains were excavated from Callao Cave on the Philippi…
Human Activities Affect Wildlife Population in African Protected Areas Posted May 18, 2019 Wildlife population in the Serengeti-Mara plain in Africa is being threatened by human activities, a recent study revealed. A team led by scientists from the University of Gron…
Researchers Find the World’s Longest Salt Cave Posted May 14, 2019 The world's longest salt cave is found in Israel, research claims. A research led by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that the Malham Cave is the longest salt cave in t…
Floating Solar Island Being Tested in Chile Posted May 6, 2019 A mining company is putting an island of solar panels to the test in a mining site in Chile. Anglo American is running the test for one year a…