For many people, their morning includes coffee and perhaps more coffee throughout the day. Depending on the time of day or health reasons, some people want their coffee decaffeinated. Have you ever wondered how organic decaf coffee is made? We are here with the answer for you. There are several ways to decaffeinate coffee, and […]
Continue readingFinding hybrids of species is not a new thing in the animal kingdom, but this one is special because it is the first of its kind. This dolphin-whale hybrid is the child of a female melon-headed whale and a male rough-toothed dolphin. Funded by the US Navy, scientists first spotted this new hybrid in August […]
Continue readingToday, we know of many contributing factors that can relate to type 2 diabetes, such as genetics and poor lifestyle choices. However, a study published in The Lancet Planetary Health has found significant research that air pollution emitted by cars and trucks may also be a cause. Air Pollution and Diabetes Research This research has […]
Continue readingEndangered species are a large area of concern for wildlife conservationists. Loss of habitat, poaching, and diseases have reduced certain populations significantly, and scientists are hard at work to save them. Some of the species on the endangered list you might recognize are polar bears, Bornean orangutans, monarch butterflies, and bees. Another one that is […]
Continue readingThe 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill was disastrous in the moments directly after. The rig explosion killed 11 workers and started fires on top of the water. Under the surface, oil continued to spew from the well and it took weeks to cap it. This drastically affected the marine ecosystem. More than 150 endangered sea […]
Continue readingThere are still many mysteries in space and we are continuously learning more about it. Scientists have just added more information to what we already know and it involves greasy carbon molecules. This space grease may hold additional information about the carbon cycle and how stars and planets are formed. Keep reading to see what […]
Continue readingLovers of lobster, cod, clams, and other seafood items may see a decrease in how much they can buy in the coming years. The water in the Gulf of Maine, which normally produces millions of dollars worth of seafood each year, has warmed over the years. The green crab, an invasive species from Europe that […]
Continue readingToday is the summer solstice, marking the longest day of the year for the northern hemisphere. It also marks the first official day of summer. This also means that the days after today will get shorter and shorter until the winter solstice in December. We are not thinking about that though. Instead, many are celebrating […]
Continue readingTomorrow, June 21st, is the summer solstice, and it is also the day over 100 meteorologists are uniting to raise awareness for climate change. Tune in to your local news to see if your meteorologist is showing their support. What are they doing to raise awareness? They will be sporting warming stripes on either their […]
Continue readingInvasive species can drastically alter ecosystems and drive other species to extinction. When the British claimed the shore of the Antarctic islands of South Georgia in 1775, he introduced rats and mice to the area. The rodents discovered a new delicacy that they did not find back in the British Isles—seabird chicks. The birds had […]
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