Antarctic Ozone Hole Getting Smaller, Scientists Find Posted December 5, 2019 Scientists discovered that the ozone hole over Antarctica shrank to its smallest size since it was discovered in 1982. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adm…
Extinct Tasmanian Tigers Spotted in Australia Posted December 3, 2019 Sightings of the extinct Tasmanian tiger had been reported several times in the last three years, according to an Australian government agency. The Tasmanian t…
Food Company Successfully Grows Beef in Space Posted November 23, 2019 Aleph Farms, a food company from Israel, successfully cultivated meat aboard the International Space Station. To accomplish this, scientists conducted an exper…
Scientists Develop Gel that Can Prevent Wildfires Posted November 17, 2019 Experts have invented a spray-on gel that can encapsulate fire retardants—substances that can slow or stop the spread of fire. The project was led by Stanford …
Research: Delicate Wash in Washing Machines More Harmful to Environment Posted November 13, 2019 A study found that washing clothes in a delicate wash cycle releases more plastic microfibers compared to other kinds of wash cycles. After comparing different wash cycles, res…
Study: Bird Population in North America Significantly Decreased Posted October 31, 2019 A recent study revealed that the bird population in North America has significantly dropped in the last 50 years. Statistical analysis of bird populations since 1970 revealed t…
Study: Microplastics Harm Land Ecosystems Posted October 26, 2019 A study has found that microplastics affect the growth of plants and animals on land. Many studies have looked into how microplastics affect marine life, but scientists know li…
Some YouTube Videos Spread Wrong Information about Climate Science, Study Finds Posted October 18, 2019 A recent study has found that conspiracy theories about climate-related issues have become prevalent on YouTube. The study, m…
Scientists Breed Endangered Atlantic Coral Species in an Aquarium Posted October 15, 2019 Scientists have successfully reproduced endangered species of Atlantic coral in an artificial setting for the first time. The Atlantic pillar coral, a coral species found in th…
California to Build Animal Overpass over Busy Highway Posted October 3, 2019 California will be building the world’s largest animal overpass to help its ecosystem. Environmentalists from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and Califo…