In a stark warning, scientists from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services revealed a 2019 report stating that one million plant and animal species globally are on the brink of extinction. The alarming rate of decline, termed "unprecedented in human history," is attributed to invasive species, global heating, pollution, and … [Read more...] about Scientists sound alarm over future of US state dubbed ‘the extinction capital of the world’
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Scientists make alarming discovery after hearing bubbling sounds from deep within Arctic ice: ‘We decided to have a look’
In a disconcerting revelation, Norwegian researchers have made a startling discovery beneath the permafrost of the Arctic, raising concerns about the potential acceleration of global warming. The findings indicate that not only ancient diseases but also substantial amounts of methane gas are lurking deep within the ice, a powerful heat-trapping gas that could contribute to the … [Read more...] about Scientists make alarming discovery after hearing bubbling sounds from deep within Arctic ice: ‘We decided to have a look’
Scientists conclude the age-old debate that the chicken came before the egg
Scientists have now claimed to have cracked the riddle of whether the chicken or the egg came first. The answer, they say, is the chicken. Researchers found that the formation of egg shells relies on a protein found only in a chicken’s ovaries. Therefore, an egg can exist only if it has been inside a chicken. The protein – called ovocledidin-17, or OC-17 – acts as a … [Read more...] about Scientists conclude the age-old debate that the chicken came before the egg
Wild turkey population is declining rapidly, puzzling scientists: ‘It may be a bunch of things all adding together’
Wild turkeys, symbolic of Thanksgiving and a cherished part of America's wildlife, are facing a concerning decline in population, according to a recent study reported by The Washington Post. Once on the brink of endangerment following World War II, conservation efforts successfully revived their numbers by 2004, reaching around seven million wild turkeys across the U.S. … [Read more...] about Wild turkey population is declining rapidly, puzzling scientists: ‘It may be a bunch of things all adding together’
Scientists ID mystery killer of decapitated seals found on California beaches since 2016
Since 2016, the California coastline has been plagued by a disturbing phenomenon—scores of decapitated seals discovered on northern beaches. The unsettling discovery prompted scientists at the Noyo Center for Marine Science to embark on an investigation, determined to unravel the mystery surrounding these grisly scenes. Sarah Grimes, a researcher at the Noyo Center, … [Read more...] about Scientists ID mystery killer of decapitated seals found on California beaches since 2016