On August 3, 2022, a new volcanic eruption began in the Fagradalsfjall fissure zone on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula.
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Lake Powell Still Shrinking
The second-largest reservoir in the United States now stands at its lowest level since it was filled in the mid-1960s. The view from above is sobering.
Scientists Develop New Method to Assess Ozone Layer Recovery
Published in the journal Nature, their method - the Integrated Ozone Depletion (IOD) metric - provides a useful tool for policymakers and scientists.
Fossils of giant sea lizard that ruled the oceans 66 million years ago discovered
Fossils of a giant killer mosasaur have been discovered, along with the fossilized remains of its prey.
Sawfish fossils suggest teeth likely evolved from body scales in ancient fish
Scientists have long debated the origins of teeth. Did they evolve from body scales that migrated into the mouths of ancient vertebrates and became adapted for eating -- an idea known as the 'outside-in' hypothesis? Or did they evolve independent of scales, originating deep within the oral cavity and ultimately...
Dogs with more active owners may get more exercise
A new, international study suggests that dog owners who spend more time exercising themselves tend to exercise their dogs more, and more active owners are also more likely to perceive their dog's body weight as being ideal.
How UK’s Record Heatwave Affected Air Pollution
Record hot temperatures are causing significant changes to levels of harmful pollution in our air, according to new data from last month’s heatwave.
Researchers Use AI to Define Priority Areas for Action to Combat Deforestation in the Amazon
Using a method based on satellite images and artificial intelligence, Brazilian researchers have shown that the priority area for actions to combat illegal deforestation could comprise 27.8% less territory than the 11 municipalities monitored by the federal government under the current strategy, known as the Amazon Plan 2021/2022.
Digging Through Patents to Make Mining Greener
As the world confronts the ongoing climate crisis, moving to greener technology has become a requirement in every facet of our lives.
Sahelanthropus, the oldest representative of humanity, was indeed bipedal…but that’s not all!
The modalities and date of emergence of bipedalism remain bitterly debated, in particular because of a small number of very old human fossils. Sahelanthropus tchadensis, discovered in 2001 in Chad, is considered to be the oldest representative of the humankind. The shape of its cranium suggests a bipedal station. The...