Ghost orchid among new plant species discovered in 2021
The ghost orchid grows in complete darkness in Madagascar’s dense forests. Instead of using photosynthesis,...
These goldfish learned to drive with the help of scientists
These goldfish learned to drive. Yes, you read that correctly. In a recent study, scientists have successfully...
Scientists are cleaning art with bacteria
After centuries of trying different techniques and using various chemicals to clean art, scientists found an eco-friendly...
Florida scientists are using a radar prototype in the Everglades
Florida scientists are working on a new way to identify greenhouse gas-emitting hot spots in the Everglades. The...
Off-grid design helps rebuild school structures lost in fire
Frederick Fisher & Partners recently completed a project at the Ojai Valley School’s Upper Campus in Ojai, California,...
What causes zombie plants?
Parasitic bacteria can teach us a lot, according to scientists who have just discovered a manipulation mechanism...
Surprise wasps and bacterium complicate butterfly study
The introduction of new species to other territories could have unforeseen consequences. According to a study published...
Extreme heat leads to extreme behavior in humans
Many individuals have personally experienced that when folks are uncomfortable warm, they are correspondingly cranky....
July 2021 may be the hottest month in recorded history
Data released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows that July 2021 was the hottest...
Leaked report details what must be done to stop climate change
A leaked draft of a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) shows that the world...
Fine particulate air pollution linked to increased dementia risk
Researchers at the University of Washington have found a relationship between increased levels of fine particle...
Earth Overshoot Day 2021 has arrived. What does it mean for the planet?
While the pandemic had humanity burning up the world’s resources more slowly than usual, the trend...
Extreme weather: Is the climate changing faster than expected?
We’ve been hearing about climate change for decades. But extreme weather events like the devastating...
RHS Hilltop opens its wings to the study of horticulture
The widely respected Royal Horticultural Society is getting a promotion, coming out from the shadows and into the...
Worse poison ivy is yet another effect of climate change
Not only do hikers have to contend with wildfires and out-of-control ticks this year, but now even poison...
