Study: Plant-Eating Relatives of Crocodiles Existed in Prehistoric Times Posted August 9, 2019 A new study suggests that some extinct relatives of crocodiles called crocodyliforms fed mainly on plants. The research, published in Curr…
US Company Breeds Genetically Modified Salmon for Food Posted August 1, 2019 US-based biotechnology company AquaBounty has started breeding genetically modified salmon for human consumption. The salmon’s genes were tweaked
Nearly 600 Plant Species Now Extinct, Study Reveals Posted July 28, 2019 A recent study has found that plants are going extinct at an unprecedented rate. Scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew /…
Study: Humans Consume Up to 121,000 Plastic Particles Yearly Posted July 24, 2019 A new study found that every year, humans inadvertently consume up to 121,000 microplastics, which are tiny plastic fragments that disint…
Study: Ice in the Himalayan Mountains Melting at an Alarming Rate Posted July 13, 2019 A study revealed that glaciers covering the Himalayan mountains in Asia are melting rapidly because of climate change. Glaciers, or thick and large masses of i…
New Food Coating Developed to Reduce Food Waste Posted July 10, 2019 A breakthrough food coating helps fruits and vegetables stay fresh longer. The European Commission has recently given the green light …
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…