Life

Explore science in everyday life, from weather and health to wildlife, geography, human biology and unusual phenomena around the world.

Latest in Life

Articles & explainers

9,109 published items in this category and its subcategories.

2100: The Himalayas may lose 45% of the ice
Environment

2100: The Himalayas may lose 45% of the ice

The intergovernmental committee on combating climate change (IPCC), has released a more cautious new forecast regarding the possibility of melting ice in the Himalayas.

December 16, 2018
Two islands formed by volcanoes form one
Environment

Two islands formed by volcanoes form one

The island was formed in Japan last November due to volcanic eruption encroaching on the island next to it and merging the two islands into one.

December 16, 2018
Desert - CO2 sink
Environment

Desert - CO2 sink

Researchers from Washington State University (USA) have discovered that deserts and other arid ecosystems are also capable of sucking CO2 impressively like trees.

December 16, 2018
Advocate to stop 'Los Angeles day of death'
Environment

Advocate to stop 'Los Angeles day of death'

Over the past few weeks, a fault discovered in the 1990s has strained residents in southern California, where millions of people live on precarious surfaces.

December 16, 2018
Lightning protection with laser
Environment

Lightning protection with laser

A team of researchers from the University of Arizona and Central Florida (USA) believes that it is possible to completely change the direction of the

December 16, 2018
Collect emissions from cows
Environment

Collect emissions from cows

Scientists in Argentina have found a way to capture the amount of methane released from the cow's intestinal tract.

December 16, 2018