In a concerning revelation about Earth's pollution crisis, scientists from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have unveiled a surprising phenomenon: microbes across the globe are developing an appetite for plastic. Published in the journal Microbial Ecology, the research indicates a surge in microbial enzymes capable of degrading plastic, directly linked to escalating … [Read more...] about Microbes Are Evolving To “Eat” Plastic All Around The World
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Linguists Speak Of A New Language Dialect Evolving In The US
In recent years, a distinctive new dialect has been quietly evolving in the vibrant cultural mosaic of Miami, a linguistic phenomenon that reflects the rich interplay between Spanish and English speakers in the region. This burgeoning dialect, often described as a Spanish-influenced version of English, has been taking root in Southern Florida, a linguistic tapestry woven … [Read more...] about Linguists Speak Of A New Language Dialect Evolving In The US
Cockroaches are Rapidly Evolving, Making Chemical Killing “Very Impossible.”
The superbug cockroach is on the rise. According to a new study, German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) are rapidly evolving to become resistant to many commonly used bug sprays and insecticides, as well as chemicals to which they have never been directly exposed, making them nearly impossible to eradicate and one step closer to taking over the world. Surprisingly, the … [Read more...] about Cockroaches are Rapidly Evolving, Making Chemical Killing “Very Impossible.”
A Brand-New Species Was Just Discovered Evolving In Front Of Our Eyes
Another creationist myth has been debunked, but this is unlikely to stop it from being spread in the future. Under the watchful eyes of researchers able to closely examine it, a new species emerged faster than anyone had anticipated. It seems fitting that the species is a Galapagos finch, one of the subfamilies essential to Darwin's revolutionary discovery. Finches have … [Read more...] about A Brand-New Species Was Just Discovered Evolving In Front Of Our Eyes