Environment
Science Examiner Environment gives you latest coverage on climate change and weather forecast, and provides key statistics.
Kenorland, the first supercontinent was formed 2.4 billion years ago and this is how all the changes took place
Earth was primitively a giant ball of water with the huge amount of methane in its atmosphere. But 2.4 billion years ago, things began to change as the first landmass rose from the depths of the ocean, according to a study made by researchers at the University of Oregon. The study stated that the changes […]
Birds and ferns were likely the survivors after major a catastrophic event happened 66-million years ago
About 66 million years ago, an asteroid came hurtling down the Earth’s atmosphere causing mass destruction with a force millions of times greater than an atomic bomb. It was the Cretaceous-Paleogene period when the fifth mass extinction event as it is said, occurred wiping out three-quarters of all animal and plant life on Earth including […]
Species of giant hammerhead worms have been infiltrating parts of France for the last two decades
A recent study has confirmed that some squishy invaders have been infiltrating the French ecosystems stealthily while preying on soil-dwelling creatures. As per the latest study, giant hammerhead flatworms are the invaders in question. These are muscular and colorful specimens with elongated heads that resembles that of a hammerhead shark. These flatforms appear similar to […]
Humans account for puny 0.01% of the total biomass on the Earth: A new study suggests
There are 7.6 billion people on the Earth and yet, we make up for only 0.01% of the total biomass of all living things on the planet. This is an astounding fact released after a detailed study was recently published with analysis of all the living things right from the myriad of microorganisms to humongous […]
Scientists uncover a horrifying and nightmare shark with more than 300 teeth
The ocean covers around 70% of the Earth’s crust. There are thousands of species living in the lakes, rivers, seas, and oceans. Even after discovering thousands of aquatic species, we have still uncovered 5% of the total ocean which means more than 95% of the oceans remain unexplored. This is pretty unsettling because there are […]
NOAA reports increasing global temperature in its 400 months global report
NASA’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently published the records of temperature for last 400 months which is more than 33 years where the Earth’s temperature has been above average. Earth has reached a milestone in terms of temperature difference which was reflected in the April edition of monthly global climate report by NOAA. […]
Researchers found new species of earthworm-eating shrew in Philippines
Back in 1980, Michael Soule, a conservation biologist had a thought if new animal species can still thrive in an area with the size of the largest national parks or not? Islands are perfect examples of natural habitat for animals since these land pieces are locked by water and usually, a plethora of islands are […]
A new mysterious disease has engulfed half of the coral species from Florida Keys
Coral reefs around the globe are being battered and bleached off due to numerous reasons. After two massive bleaching events at the Great Barrier Reef in Australia which disrupted 30-odd percentage of coral reef, it is Florida Keys, the third largest coral reef system in the world which is suffering from the wrath of climate […]
Hawaii officials could ban sunscreen to protect coral reefs
Apart from the studies and theories discussed around the world to protect coral reefs, Hawaii officials have decided to put a ban on a certain type of sunscreen manufacturing. In a release, the lawmakers last week announced that they have passed a bill to put a ban on sales and manufacturing of sunscreen having a […]