Soft-Bodied Sea Creatures Contain the Most Microplastics, Study Says Posted March 9, 2021 A new study has found that mollusks contain the highest levels of microplastic contamination out of all types of seafood. Microplastics are tiny plastic partic…
Study Reveals Bacteria Can Tell Whether It Is Morning or Night Posted March 1, 2021 A recent study has shown that bacteria can tell whether it is morning or night. Complex organisms such as humans, animals, and plants have long been known to have an internal m…
Group of Small Volcanoes in Alaska Could Be One Huge Underwater Volcano Posted February 12, 2021 A new study suggests that a small group of volcanoes in Alaska’s Aleutian [uh-LOO-shuhn] Islands may be par…
Arctic Squirrels Recycle Nutrients to Survive Winter Posted February 7, 2021 A study done by the University of Alaska Fairbanks found that Arctic ground squirrels recycle their bodies’ own nutrients to survive hibernation during winter. …
New Australian Radio Telescope Maps New Galaxies in 300 Hours Posted January 21, 2021 The Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP) has mapped around three million distant galaxies with remarkable speed and detail. The telescope completed its first su…
Study: Gravity Can Affect Genes Posted January 15, 2021 A new study by the University of Exeter and the NASA GeneLab showed how low gravity affects the genes of a living being. Previous research has shown that microgravity
Barcelona Aims to Expand Car-Free Space in Main City Posted January 9, 2021 The council of Barcelona has launched a plan to expand its green spaces and reduce traffic and pollution in the city. The plan is part of the council’s efforts…
Study: Wolves Affect Wetlands by Killing Beavers Posted January 1, 2021 A new study found that wolves preying on beavers affect the ecosystems of wetlands, areas where water covers the soil. Beavers are often called the “ecosystem …
Teenage Activist Climbs Construction Crane as Protest Posted December 28, 2020 A young protester from the environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion climbed a construction crane in Norwich, United Kingdom, and camped there for a few days. Alex Sidn…
Study Finds Link between Media Multitasking and Poor Memory Posted December 20, 2020 A new study has found that media multitasking, which refers to using different devices or apps at the same time, could lead to poor memory. Researchers from Stanford University…