All over the world, farming methods have been established as a feature of topography, soil type, plant kind, yearly rainfall, and custom. This mosaic of six images from the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Discharge and Representation Radiometer (ASTER) sensing unit on NASA's Terra satellite shows differences in field geometry and size in different parts of...
A gynecologist points out that sitting for many hours with equipment that generates heat, such as a laptop, causes the temperature inside the scrotum to rise. Credit: compumake, The Covid-19 pandemic brought significant societal changes, including a rise in remote work. Many professionals, especially men, have continued to work from home in various countries. However,...
Credit: Pixabay Introduction: Iconic Trees at Risk From towering coastal redwoods to ancient Wollemi pines and firs that adorn Christmas, even the planet’s most iconic plants are facing severe issues. However, the loss of certain species won’t just endanger local forests; it will threaten entire ecosystems, as recent research indicates. In 2021, a global assessment titled "State...
The hole-digging, seed-bomb-depositing, Plantolin pangolin-inspired robotUniversity of Surrey Foraging pangolins naturally dig in the ground, so why not have them plant trees at the same time? Training them to do so would be quite challenging, which is why a high school student from California named Dorothy created a pangolin-inspired robot to handle the digging and...
Credit: Pixabay The levels of dissolved oxygen in the world's water bodies are dropping quickly, and scientists consider this a major threat to Earth's life support system. Much like atmospheric oxygen is crucial for animals, dissolved oxygen (DO) is key for the health of aquatic ecosystems, whether in freshwater or marine environments. Given that billions of...
Artist Gabriel Lio's depiction of Gaiasia jennyae, a massive amphibious predator from the Permian era. Long before dinosaurs dominated the Earth, another formidable predator thrived in its environment. Gaiasia, resembling a large salamander, roamed the Permian swamps. Unlike the cute axolotl, Gaiasia jennyae was a massive amphibian measuring approximately 2.5 m (8.2 ft) in length,...
An unlogged tropical forest in Danum Valley, Malaysian Borneo. Credit: Pixaobay Recent research indicates that seedlings in natural rainforests have higher survival rates compared to areas previously subjected to logging, despite efforts of tree restoration projects. This study is featured in Global Change Biology. Researchers monitored over 5,000 seedlings for eighteen months in North Borneo. They...
Using a food industry byproduct, researchers have extracted 22-karat gold from old motherboardsDepositphotos Researchers have discovered a novel technique for reclaiming high-purity gold from discarded electronics, generating a return of US$50 for every dollar invested. Surprisingly, they found the crucial gold-filtering material in an unexpected source: cheese production. Gold has been revered by societies for thousands...
If this creature can find a mate, then there's hope for everyone. Image credit: Ayushi Jain Allow us to introduce you to one of the flattest creatures out there: the Asian giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii). Thanks to insights from the local community, researchers have recently uncovered the species' inaugural nesting female and breeding population. Regrettably,...
The jumping worm (Amynthas agrestis) is one of at least 70 alien earthworm species in North AmericaJohn W. Reynolds A recent study from Stanford highlights the infiltration of numerous non-native earthworm species into North American soil over the past century. The study emphasizes the need for increased awareness of these invaders and their potential significant...
