Imagine a world of silence. You could hear no traffic noises, no music, and not even the subtle sound of blood pumping through your veins and arteries. There would simply be silence. This is everyday life for approximately 70 million people. Deafness occurs for a variety of reasons, but for some, deafness is an inherited …
Mealworms may not be the prettiest creatures on the planet, but you might want to think twice before considering them just another useless insect. In fact, mealworms could eventually save Earth from destruction via plastic. Researchers at Stanford University recently shared a study that showed mealworms could live on a diet of foamed polystyrene, also …
Editor’s note: This post has been updated and broken links removed. Please see our policy on broken hyperlinks for more. Researchers everywhere rejoiced last month when they unearthed a 9,000 year-old skull, and not just because it was old. Instead, the skull represented what might have been the first case of decapitation in human history. But let’s …
If you keep up with environmental issues, you might already know that the Great Barrier Reef has been a primary concern for scientists. Global warming and changing ocean temperatures have directly impacted the reef and its eco-system, but conservation efforts have been in full swing for years. That being said, how is the Great Barrier Reef these …
You might not think twice about the smog you see hovering over your city, but you’re breathing it in every day. Furthermore, new research shows that it is having a direct impact on your lifespan. A study published in the Sept. 16 issue of Nature shows that 3.3 million people die around the world each year …
Regardless of her role in the political landscape, Sarah Palin somehow always finds a way to make news. While on CNN’s “State of the Union” earlier this month, Palin made it clear that she isn’t sure if global warming is truly man-made, according to FactCheck.org. I take changes in the weather, the cyclical changes that …
Hooray for trees, plant life and healthy air! Finally, a new Yale-led study is providing positive news on the environment. Research shows that there are now 3 trillion trees on Earth, which is seven-and-a-half times more than previous estimates. The scientists conducted the study using satellite imagery, forest inventories and supercomputer technologies. Researchers from around …
Watch out for the Grey Swan! You might miss it if you don’t know what you’re looking for, and here’s a hint: it isn’t a bird. In fact, it’s a phenomena known as a tropical cyclone, according to a new study published in Nature, and it’s a particularly high-impact type of weather event. The storm …
If you haven’t had a chance to explore the Grand Canyon in all its splendor just yet, you may want to hustle over there before it’s altered by pollutants. More specifically, the wildlife and plant life that are known to inhabit the Grand Canyon might be in grave danger. On Aug. 19, the U.S. Geological …
What are drones good for if not landing on the White House lawn? Scientists say that animal tracking may be a good reason to use them, according to TreeHugger.com. Researchers from Australian National University have proposed using drones to tag and track wildlife. Although it seems like a small initiative, doing so would save researchers …