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There was once an ancient ocean filled with magma on the moon, scientists say

Wednesday, August 21

(NEW YORK) -- There was once a magma-filled ocean on the south pole of the moon, scientists recently discovered after analyzing lunar soil that revealed ancient information about the moon's origin.The study of soil taken from a less-studied region of the moon suggests the... Read More.

Arctic fossils indicate ice shelf is not as stable as previously thought, scientists say

Tuesday, August 6

(NEW YORK) -- Scientists are warning of a catastrophic sea level rise if the ice in the Arctic melts -- a very real possibility.The Arctic is the front line for climate change and the melting could have catastrophic effects on the rest of the... Read More.

“Whos that guy, again?” How scientists used Game of Thrones to study “face blindness”

Wednesday, July 24

Throughout its award-winning run, HBO's Game of Thrones introduced viewers to hundreds of characters, which might be a tall order for someone who is trying to binge.However, for the approximately 1 in 50 who live with prosopagnosia — or face blindness — it's even... Read More.

World Ocean Day: Indigenous communities are increasingly teaming up with scientists to conserve marine ecosystems

Saturday, June 8

(BELIZE) --Scientists are increasingly turning to Indigenous communities for marine conservation, leaning toward generational practices to reach environmental goals.Indigenous and Native communities, historically pushed to the side by colonizers and explorers in centuries past, are coming to the forefront of ecosystem restoration efforts around... Read More.

Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposes

Saturday, May 11

(SAN DIEGO) -- Scientists may have found the answer to manufacturing plastics products that actually break down without forming into microplastics, or tiny pieces of plastics that could linger for thousands of years.Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, and materials company Algenesis... Read More.

Power of cork key to climate change fight, scientists say

Thursday, April 25

(PORTUGAL) -- One of the planet's most natural defenses against climate change and a key element in sustainable products is found in wine bottles around the world.Scientists and engineers say cork has been used to make several products in everyday life, from flooring to... Read More.

Gotham Whale, a New York City-based nonprofit, allows citizen scientists to assist in conservation efforts

Thursday, April 25

(NEW YORK) -- A whale-watching excursion that embarks straight from New York City offers passengers an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle and assist in a much-needed conservation efforts for the marine mammal.Gotham Whale, and research education and advocacy organization based in Staten... Read More.

Scientists baffled over hundreds of fish spinning and whirling dead onto South Florida shores

Saturday, March 30

(FLORIDA) -- Scientists are puzzled over what's causing hundreds of fish to wash up dead in South Florida, including an endangered species native to the region.The fish are "spinning and whirling" onto shore in the Florida Keys, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife... Read More.

Stories tagged with: scientists

There was once an ancient ocean filled with magma on the moon, scientists say

Arctic fossils indicate ice shelf is not as stable as previously thought, scientists say

“Whos that guy, again?” How scientists used Game of Thrones to study “face blindness”

World Ocean Day: Indigenous communities are increasingly teaming up with scientists to conserve marine ecosystems

Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposes

Power of cork key to climate change fight, scientists say

Gotham Whale, a New York City-based nonprofit, allows citizen scientists to assist in conservation efforts

Scientists baffled over hundreds of fish spinning and whirling dead onto South Florida shores

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