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Scientists Finally Find The Missing Ingredient In Diamond Formation At The Bottom Of The Sea Floor

Diamonds are perhaps the most sought-after stones on Earth. Yet we didn't fully understand how they were even made — until now.

By Natasha Ishak • May 31, 2019

Science News

Scientists Finally Find The Missing Ingredient In Diamond Formation At The Bottom Of The Sea Floor

Diamonds are perhaps the most sought-after stones on Earth. Yet we didn't fully understand how they were even made — until now.

By Natasha Ishak • May 31, 2019

An Extremely Rare, All-White, Albino Panda Was Just Spotted For The First Time Ever In China

Researchers have documented brown and white pandas in the past, but never an all-white one.

By Natasha Ishak • May 28, 2019

Weird News

An Extremely Rare, All-White, Albino Panda Was Just Spotted For The First Time Ever In China

Researchers have documented brown and white pandas in the past, but never an all-white one.

By Natasha Ishak • May 28, 2019

25 Animal Bridges That Are Keeping Wildlife Safe From Humans And Their Cars

Because the bridges are so effective, the United States and Canada have upped the construction of these crossings in the last 30 years.

By Erin Kelly • May 27, 2019

25 Animal Bridges That Are Keeping Wildlife Safe From Humans And Their Cars

Because the bridges are so effective, the United States and Canada have upped the construction of these crossings in the last 30 years.

By Erin Kelly • May 27, 2019

Botswana, Home To Largest Elephant Population In Africa, Has Lifted Ban On Elephant Hunting

"When you’ve tried all kinds of alternatives...and they’re still dangerous, the animal has to be destroyed."

By Natasha Ishak • May 24, 2019

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Botswana, Home To Largest Elephant Population In Africa, Has Lifted Ban On Elephant Hunting

"When you’ve tried all kinds of alternatives...and they’re still dangerous, the animal has to be destroyed."

By Natasha Ishak • May 24, 2019

Pakistan Fights Climate Change By Forcing People To Plant Two Trees On Every New Property

Lahore, Pakistan is among the 10 most polluted cities in the world. And now lawmakers have a simple solution for fighting back.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 22, 2019

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Pakistan Fights Climate Change By Forcing People To Plant Two Trees On Every New Property

Lahore, Pakistan is among the 10 most polluted cities in the world. And now lawmakers have a simple solution for fighting back.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 22, 2019

The 1883 Krakatoa Eruption: The Explosion Heard Round The World And The Loudest Sound Ever

The earthquakes, weather events, and tsunamis caused by the Krakatoa eruption of 1883 were felt even thousands of miles away.

By Katie Serena • May 18, 2019

The 1883 Krakatoa Eruption: The Explosion Heard Round The World And The Loudest Sound Ever

The earthquakes, weather events, and tsunamis caused by the Krakatoa eruption of 1883 were felt even thousands of miles away.

By Katie Serena • May 18, 2019

Global Warming Is Threatening To Permanently Blind Octopuses

Crustaceans and cephalopods engage in vertical migration on a daily basis. While they can handle the fluctuations in oxygen, climate change might remove a bit too much oxygen for them to handle.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 17, 2019

Science News

Global Warming Is Threatening To Permanently Blind Octopuses

Crustaceans and cephalopods engage in vertical migration on a daily basis. While they can handle the fluctuations in oxygen, climate change might remove a bit too much oxygen for them to handle.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 17, 2019

33 Horrifying Photos Of The Damage From The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

After the Exxon Valdez tanker crashed into a reef, 11 million gallons of crude oil spilled across 1,000 miles of Alaskan coastline.

By Natasha Ishak • May 14, 2019

33 Horrifying Photos Of The Damage From The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

After the Exxon Valdez tanker crashed into a reef, 11 million gallons of crude oil spilled across 1,000 miles of Alaskan coastline.

By Natasha Ishak • May 14, 2019

Record-Deep Dive In Mariana Trench Discovers New Species — And A Plastic Bag

Unfortunately, this is not the first time scientists have found trash in the deepest part of the ocean.

By Natasha Ishak • May 14, 2019

Science News

Record-Deep Dive In Mariana Trench Discovers New Species — And A Plastic Bag

Unfortunately, this is not the first time scientists have found trash in the deepest part of the ocean.

By Natasha Ishak • May 14, 2019

Scientists Find A Gene To Make Supermarket Tomatoes Tastier

In the past, breeders have focused squarely on size and shelf-life of their produce. With this new tool, scientists hope breeders will opt for taste and pathogen resistance as well.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 14, 2019

Science News

Scientists Find A Gene To Make Supermarket Tomatoes Tastier

In the past, breeders have focused squarely on size and shelf-life of their produce. With this new tool, scientists hope breeders will opt for taste and pathogen resistance as well.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 14, 2019