South Floridians woke up to an unsettling and surreal sight: green iguanas scattered across yards, sidewalks, driveways, and even roadways, motionless as if frozen in place. The rare cold snap that swept across the region pushed temperatures to record lows, stunning the invasive reptiles and leaving them temporarily incapacitated. By 8:50 a.m. Sunday—just minutes before the … [Read more...] about Floridians wake up to ‘frozen’ reptiles in their yards and driveways
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The bird at the center of the worst single-species mortality event in modern history isn’t recovering, scientists say
The Common Murre, a seabird critical to Alaska’s marine ecosystems, is at the center of a devastating environmental crisis. Recent research highlights that a marine heatwave, dubbed “the Blob,” has triggered the largest recorded single-species mortality event in modern history, claiming nearly half of Alaska’s Common Murre population. The Scope of the Disaster Between … [Read more...] about The bird at the center of the worst single-species mortality event in modern history isn’t recovering, scientists say
US scientists probe potentially massive energy source buried deep underground — and it has potential to power the globe for thousands of years
A groundbreaking discovery by University of Nebraska scientists could revolutionize energy production. Deep beneath the Earth's surface, within the ancient Midcontinent Rift, lies a potentially massive source of clean hydrogen fuel – a discovery with the potential to power the globe for millennia. This article delves into this exciting development and its implications for the … [Read more...] about US scientists probe potentially massive energy source buried deep underground — and it has potential to power the globe for thousands of years
Bees Build Stunning Natural Architecture When Left to Their Own Devices
In a fascinating display of natural engineering, a colony of bees has taken matters into their own hands, constructing a breathtaking honeycomb structure without the aid of traditional frames. This remarkable feat of architecture was captured by a beekeeper who inadvertently forgot to insert the frames into the hive. Left to their own devices, the industrious insects … [Read more...] about Bees Build Stunning Natural Architecture When Left to Their Own Devices
Ozone Hole Shrinks to Its Smallest Size in Five Years – Now Covers 20 Million Square Kilometers
In a significant milestone for environmental conservation, the annual Antarctic ozone hole has reached its smallest size in over three decades. This remarkable development is a direct result of the global community's concerted efforts to phase out ozone-depleting substances. A Decade of Progress The 2024 ozone hole, peaking at approximately 20 million square kilometers, … [Read more...] about Ozone Hole Shrinks to Its Smallest Size in Five Years – Now Covers 20 Million Square Kilometers