Environment

Rattlesnakes, pit bulls, bees, sharks, bears, and deer are some of the deadliest animals in the US.

May 31, 2020 07:33

From being able to create swarms the size of Manhattan to virtually being shape-shifters, here are ten things to know about this most recent locust plague and the insect causing it.

May 30, 2020 00:56

Coelacanths don't have a backbone, were thought to be extinct, hunt during the night, and are incredibly oily.

May 29, 2020 15:54

There is an incredible number of factors that affect the stability of our ecosystem, but there is an equal number of things you can do to make it achieve equilibrium.

May 28, 2020 08:53

Some rainforests have burned extensively in recent years, however. How did this happen, and is it dangerous?

May 26, 2020 02:00

We know that some plants, like a cactus, can withstand extreme heat and thrive in a hot desert. Can plants live where it is extremely cold, however?

May 25, 2020 12:12

According to the North American Butterfly Association, there are about 725 species of butterflies living in the US and Canada.  

May 25, 2020 00:02

The ozone layer protects our planet from harmful UV radiation and the phenomenon of depletion of ozone in this layer is called ozone hole.

May 24, 2020 23:17

Geothermal energy is highly reliable, sustainable, and environment friendly. Below is a list of the top US states by geothermal energy capacity.

May 24, 2020 08:00

Here is a look at five occurrences of unexplained mass bird deaths, and what they may have indicated.

May 24, 2020 00:43

While crossbreeds often seem like something that came straight out of a fantasy movie or a fairy tale book, they are quite real. Humans have been intervening with nature for quite some time, and some of the results are quite fascinating.

May 23, 2020 07:53

Waterfalls are picturesque wonders of nature that show how beautiful it can be in a spectacular fashion. You have probably seen a few, and it is needless to say that the view was probably breathtaking.

May 22, 2020 11:03

Do we need animals to survive on this planet? The simple answer is - absolutely yes. No matter how big or small animals are, they all serve a role within their ecosystems and construct the notion of life as we know it.

May 22, 2020 07:14

Practically everything you do today, even if you just stay at home and watch TV the whole day, will affect our environment. However, there are far more obstructive activities that reshape and reform the land we stand on. 

May 22, 2020 07:14

Climate change is one of the biggest environmental issues currently plaguing the United States.

May 20, 2020 03:56

Invasive species have an adverse effect on native flora and fauna. Here are ten of the most harmful invasive species now on the planet.

May 19, 2020 10:06

What does a system that can host life need to offer to the world of the living? Let us investigate what the fundamentals that fulfill the basic need of every lifeform on Earth are.

May 19, 2020 08:44

Although the definition of what life is can lead us in many different directions, even if we focus just on the biological explanations of living, one thing that is considered as a foundation of life as we know it is oxygen.

May 19, 2020 08:17

Here is a look at five animals you may be surprised to learn are actually cold-blooded, and cannot regulate their own body temperature all the time.

May 15, 2020 05:36

Here are five myths we are busting about the rattlesnake, to set you on a course to truth. 

May 13, 2020 15:19