Environment
Australia is at risk of facing a decades-long super drought
Research by Australian scientists shows that the Land of Kangaroos could face the risk of a drought lasting 20 years or longer, much longer than any recent drought.
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Environment
Lessons from ancient farmers in adapting to climate change
Through archaeological discoveries around the world, scientists have found that ancient farming methods helped civilizations overcome difficult times caused by unpredict…
Environment
The dangers of 'fake' autumn in England
On the streets of England, the sound of dry leaves crunching underfoot and the red trees can make many people think that autumn is coming soon.
Environment
Super drought in the US: The lake surface is cracked, the bottom of the fish is dry, creating a surreal scene
An old derelict motorboat rose from the cracked mud like a giant tombstone. Its epitaph may read: This is the waters of Lake Mead.
Environment
By 2030, people will face severe drought
By the 2030s, the Amazon rainforest will lose up to 75% of its current cover.
Environment
Shipwreck on the bottom of the river was discovered due to a record drought
The worst drought in 70 years has brought a World War II shipwreck out of the water in the Po River.
Environment
The lake is as big as 38,000 dry swimming pools due to drought
A record 13-year drought has caused water levels in the Peñuelas reservoir in central Chile to drop to levels unfit for life.
Cancer
Prevent cancer by 'starving' them, you can do it yourself!
Cancer cells crave sugar like a drought waiting for rain. You can also prevent cancer yourself by 'starving' them.
Archeology
Discovered 3,400-year-old city rising above the Tigris . river
A team of German and Kurdish archaeologists discovered the 3,400-year-old ancient city from the time of the Mittani kingdom, once located on the Tigris river.
Scientific application
US deploys plan to make artificial snow to fight drought
A team of US scientists is working on a project to make artificial snow to help solve the worst drought in 1,200 years.
Biology
Turns out, plants also know how to scream when stressed
Do not think that plants are quiet and will not make a sound when hit. It's actually our ears, don't hear their voices!
Archeology
Creepy 'ghost' village emerges between Spain-Portugal border
The ruins of a 'ghost' village have been exposed after a drought dried up a dam on the Spain-Portugal border, attracting curious crowds.
Discover science
The village that was submerged for 36 years was discovered due to drought
The ruins of an abandoned village suddenly surfaced after decades of being submerged in northern Iraq.
Oceanography
Huge fresh water is discovered deep below the sea floor
A rare freshwater reserve has been discovered off the southern coast of New Zealand, which can help combat drought and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Environment
Why is the West salinity drought so harsh this year?
Salinity drought in the dry season 2019-2020 in the Mekong Delta is considered by many to be more severe than the 2016 record year.