Research from James Madison University indicates that pollution enhances the severity of thunderstorms, increasing lightning activity in urban areas like Washington, D.C., and Kansas City.
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A new species of extinct walrus-like animal has been named in the journal PeerJ Life and Environment. The mammal shares similar feeding adaptations to modern walruses showcasing the wonders of convergent evolution.
A newly found soft-bodied fossil from the Early Cambrian Period reveals new insight into the origin of skeletons of molluscs all while looking like a durian fruit.
As temperatures soar, a little-known phenomenon called "summer branch drop" could pose hidden risks to people seeking refuge under trees, where seemingly healthy branches may unexpectedly fall without warning.
Researchers have reviewed 400 years’ worth of literature on one of the most iconic extinct animals of all time, the Dodo bird.
In the ever-expanding universe of food and drink innovation, a new contender has emerged: space beer. The idea of brewing beer in space isn't just about novelty; it’s grounded in scientific experimentation and could potentially lead to beverages that surpass their Earth-bound counterparts in flavor and quality.
The idea of terraforming Mars, making its atmosphere and environment more Earth-like for human settlement, dates back decades.
Using large datasets and a powerful camera telescope, researchers recently resolved a long standing debate about whether galaxies cluster around each other are smaller or bigger. Find the answer here!
The key to reducing tick population and mitigating tick-transmitted diseases in humans and animals lies in their nutrient-supplying bacterial guests.
Scientists have the knowledge, influence and credibility needed to effectively guide climate action. A recent study published in the journal Nature Climate Change reveals that they must overcome intellectual and practical obstacles to maximise their impact.
A faint dot in the sky (as the galaxy SDSS1335+0728 appears) is growing brighter and brighter. The black hole that was sleeping inside it has been awakened and is very hungry.
Astronomers have mined archival data to discover that stellar flares are a risk to planets that could host life. Find out why here!