All posts tagged "news"
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Scientists Find Remnants of Colossal Coral Reef in Middle of Desert
On the list of locations where you might not expect to find a coral reef, the center of a desert is likely pretty high up...
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Strange Lifeforms Are Alive in Volcanic Lava Caves in Hawaii
Researchers from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa collected ribosomal RNA genetic samples from volcanic lava caves, tubes, and geothermal vents that range in age from...
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This Is Why Russia Still Owns a Small Piece of Germany
The piece of land known as Kaliningrad Oblast is a disconnected area from Russia that the country still owns. It formerly belonged to the Germans and was known as Konigsberg until...
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How the Dandelion “Conquered” The World
The iconic dandelion, with the ability to spread its seeds 100 km without any support, has arguably taken over the world. But only recently scientists...
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A 22-Year Megadrought Has Unveiled Long-Lost Geographical Treasures in Lake Powell
The Lake Powell reservoir in Utah, formed by the Glen Canyon Dam, provides hydropower to 5 million people in seven states. Now, alarmingly low water levels in the lake and a 22-year megadrought are descending...
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The “Wonderchicken” That Survived Dinosaur Extinction
A team of scientists unearthed the “Wonderchicken,” the ancient fossil that looks like a modern bird ever found, dating back some 66 million years ago,...
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That’s Why The Historic Theater in New York City Was Lifted 30 Feet
The historic Palace Theatre in New York City was lifted 30 feet into the air by engineers to make room for a new performance space. Robert Israel, the...
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How Drones With Thermal Cameras Helping Rescue Animals After Natural Disasters
Here’s the story about an everyday hero in our midst who is doing great work for animals. Douglas Thorn is an aerial cinematographer and he uses his expertise to...
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Why New Housing Construction in the U.S. is So Controversial
Despite the mainstream disdain for new construction, Vox explains the research suggesting these so-called “phony” apartment buildings popping across the United States can actually fight displacement. While the...
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30,000-Year-Old Baby Mammoth Found Perfectly Preserved in Yukon, Canada
A gold miner found a mummified baby woolly mammoth in the Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Traditional Territory in Yukon, Canada. According to a press release from the local...
