Scientists Create Northern White Rhino Embryos to Save the Endangered Species
Endangered 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 […]
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The Gulf of Mexico Is Still Struggling After the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
The 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 […]
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Scientists Find Toxic Grease in Space
There 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 […]
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Climate Change and Invasive Species Harm Fisheries on the Gulf of Maine
Lovers 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 […]
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4 Interesting Facts About the Summer Solstice
Today 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 […]
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Meteorologists Unite on the Summer Solstice to Raise Awareness for Climate Change
Tomorrow, 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 […]
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South Georgia Is Free of Invasive Species After 200 Years
Invasive 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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Recent Biomass Study Highlights the Destructive Effect of Humans on Life
Although we dominate our planet, humans actually constitute only a small part of all the creatures on Earth. However, this didn’t stop us from having a highly damaging effect on the other species. A recent study has explored all the species that were brought to extinction as a result of human action and identified both […]
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Researchers Attach Sensors to Elephant Seals to Study Glacier Melting in Western Antarctica
There are many factors that accelerate the melting of the Antarctic glaciers. One of the most difficult to control is sea temperatures that are constantly on the rise and produce the thawing of these glaciers. However, the process is complex and relatively hard to observe. This is why researchers decided to use the help of […]
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Link Found Between the Cause of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Anti-Mullerian Hormone
Many women, most likely including some of your family and friends, suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It can cause threats to human health and life, not to mention sadness and frustration. Scientists have just recently linked the cause of this syndrome to the anti-Mullerian hormone and are striving to find a cure. What Is […]
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