The climate crisis and the disappearance of animal species must be fought simultaneously. This is what scientists at the United Nations are saying. They fear that some measures against global warming will be done to the detriment of certain animal species. Certain climate measures can accelerate the extinction of plants and animals. A joint...
Read MoreScientists have discovered two new species of woolly flying squirrel, whose scientific name is Eupetaurus cinereus. Through their study, the team of scientists discovered that there are two distinct species of woolly flying squirrels that live thousands of miles apart at some of the highest elevations in the Himalayas. The study used morphological examinations...
Read MoreORLANDO, Florida – Universal Orlando Resort is gearing up for the big day when its newest attraction, the Jurassic World Velocicoaster, opens to the public. While technical rehearsals have been underway since early May, the new roller coaster is slated to officially open on June 10. When the attraction officially opens, thrill seekers will...
Read MoreTen of the 18 identified freshwater taonga species are threatened or at risk of becoming extinct, Stats NZ said today. An updated environmental indicator released today also shows population trends for freshwater taonga species, with nine declining, eight not expected to change and one improving. The 18 species of freshwater taonga are a subset...
Read MoreA sign of the times, several species of warm water fish were added to the annual summer survey by research vessel off the coast of eastern Canada in 2020. According to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, the quantity of black-bellied roses of spawning age is estimated at 4,000 tonnes, the highest ever. Scientists...
Read MoreBy Tara Lohan The Biden administration gave the green light for a major new solar development in May. the Crimson Solar Project will cover 2,500 acres of public land in the Southern California desert and provide enough electricity to power 85,000 homes. The 350-megawatt photovoltaic installation enables the country to meet the administration’s stated...
Read MoreThe future Mercedes-AMG SL has a clean body design aimed at making it as light and stiff as possible using a combination of techniques and materials that have continued to evolve over the years. The first car of unitary construction, where the chassis and bodywork are combined into a single entity carrying the load...
Read MoreGarnock Connections held a bioblitz over the weekend of May 22 to try and get as many people involved in wildlife as possible. This focused on getting as many biological records as possible. Biological records are basically the number of different species you can spot on the go. The group aimed to target 250...
Read MoreBy Natalie Van Hoose, Florida Museum of Natural History GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Scientists at the Florida Museum of Natural History have found the first extraordinarily rare blue calamintha honeycomb and have added a new location to its known range: the Ocala National Forest. They also confirmed that the insect was feeding on a...
Read MoreA coalition of conservation groups is working with the State of California to save the Western Monarch from the brink of extinction. The population of Western monarchs that once migrated to California by the millions has seen a dramatic decline in recent decades. America is changing faster than ever! Add Change America to your...
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