Animal world
Scientists say: Eating crayfish is the best way to eradicate this terrifying virgin animal
If you see a small, bluish-gray and speckled shrimp, congratulations, you've met the marbled crayfish, the creature that plagues all of Germany.
Ecosystem
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Environment
Giant iceberg dumps 152 billion tons of fresh water into the sea
Iceberg A-68A releases large amounts of fresh water and nutrients into the sea, which can affect surrounding ecosystems.
Oceanography
New research shows the ocean needs more whale poop, the more the better
To get a large amount of whale droppings, we need to have... a lot of whales first.
Discover science
Did aliens make up the mysterious Carolina Bays?
The Carolina Bay is just one example of the natural mysteries of the Earth that play an important role in the North American ecosystem, according to Assoc. Barrett appre…
Environment
How does a 0.5 degree Celsius difference affect the global future?
If the Earth warms by 2 degrees Celsius instead of 1.5 degrees Celsius, people, wildlife and ecosystems will all suffer severe consequences.
Oceanography
The beautiful 'dance' of the giant fish in the ocean
The spectacular scene recorded off the coast of Long Island, New York, USA shows thousands of silver fish curled into giant blocks.
Biology
What happens if one day all the viruses disappear?
The disappearance of the virus will affect the evolutionary potential of all life on the planet, including humans. Without viruses, life and planets as we know them will…
Biology
Discovered new species of Cuc family that are able to hold water
The tree grows up to 1.2m high, has succulent leaves, is suitable for water retention and coping with temperature changes in the equatorial alpine ecosystem.
Life
Climate change causes snow in Antarctica to turn green
Scientists have discovered that a new ecosystem is forming in Antarctica when high temperatures cause the snow to thaw, creating favorable wet conditions for microalgae…
Animal world
Why invasive species dangerous?
Most ecosystems in the world are the result of millennia of evolution of species, adapting to the environment until equilibrium is reached.
Oceanography
Spot the 'coral garden' under an underground canyon
University of Western Australia explorers found an unprecedented coral ecosystem under the Bremer Gorge deeper than 4,000 meters.
Environment
Wildfires can change Australia forever
Forest fires are part of the natural rhythm for the environment in Australia. But scientists have never witnessed what is happening.
Oceanography
Both purple sea urchin 'army' threatens the US coast
The coastal ecosystem from the US state of California to Oregon is facing the purple sea urchin 'army', with the number of urchins increasing by more than 10,000% since…
Oceanography
What if the sea is no longer salty?
If the sea is no longer salty, the ecosystem will be turned upside down. At the same time, the weather will become more severe for humans.
Environment
Groundwater is draining many of the world's rivers
Human thirst for fresh water is gradually draining rivers that are a landscape around the world, a study of groundwater shows.