The climate crisis threatens to disrupt the diversity of bacteria living in the Tibetan Plateau's glaciers. Hundreds of new bacteria species have been discovered in the glaciers of the Tibetan Plateau, indicating that we have only scratched the surface of the microbial world. However, with climate change threatening this valuable environment, these new findings raise new … [Read more...] about Melting Glaciers On The Tibetan Plateau May Release Newly Discovered Bacterial Species
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46,000-Year-Old Aboriginal Sacred Caves Destroyed by Mining Company
In order to create room for additional iron ore mining in the area, a 46,000-year-old holy Aboriginal site in Western Australia has recently been destroyed. A spokeswoman for the mining corporation Rio Tinto informed ABC News on May 26 that a blast with exploded explosives last weekend damaged the Juukan Gorge 1 and 2 rock shelter caves, two locations of enormous cultural … [Read more...] about 46,000-Year-Old Aboriginal Sacred Caves Destroyed by Mining Company
Boiling Lobsters Alive in the UK May Be Banned Under “Sentient Being” Law; Can They Feel Pain?
A new rule in the UK intended to safeguard the welfare rights of animals regarded as sentient beings may forbid boiling lobsters alive. What does science have to say about the ethical minefield of crustacean misery and frying pots? Do lobsters feel pain? Are they sentient? The UK government first submitted a measure to formally recognize animals as sentient beings back in … [Read more...] about Boiling Lobsters Alive in the UK May Be Banned Under “Sentient Being” Law; Can They Feel Pain?
The First Known Animal That Does Not Require Breathing Has Been Discovered Inside Salmon
In a world first, a team of Tel Aviv scientists discovered an animal that does not require oxygen to survive, effectively putting Mrs Nerg back in her box. The paper published in PNAS describes a jellyfish-like parasite that is the first known multicellular organism without a mitochondrial genome, which means it can survive without oxygen. Science advances are constantly … [Read more...] about The First Known Animal That Does Not Require Breathing Has Been Discovered Inside Salmon
Smart Cameras That Detect And Stop Wind Turbines When Birds Approach Significantly Reduce Eagle Deaths
Renewable energy is now the most affordable source of energy on the planet. Countries all over the world are rapidly transitioning away from destructive and limited fossil fuels and toward wind turbines, solar power, and even more creative options, including the United Kingdom, which is now powered by renewables more than by other sources. Wind turbines have received … [Read more...] about Smart Cameras That Detect And Stop Wind Turbines When Birds Approach Significantly Reduce Eagle Deaths