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Ancient "octopus" fossil is actually a different species
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (683+ words) The fossil is actually a species related to a modern Nautilus, a multi-tentacled animal with an external shell. (Dr. Thomas Clements via SWNS) A 300-million-year-old fossil hailed as the world's oldest "octopus" has turned out to be something else altogether....
Do you know when Earth Day is? Most Americans don't
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (502+ words) Only a quarter of Americans know when Earth Day is, according to new research. The survey of 2, 000 American adults, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Avocado Green Mattress, found that without context, 23% believed they could identify the specific date…...
Why is snow becoming increasingly rare?
1+ week, 6+ day ago (257+ words) Snow really is becoming increasingly rare, according to new research. A detailed study of weather trends in the Northern Hemisphere found that about one in four regions (24%) have seen declines in snow-covered areas, compared with 9% showing increases. The strongest overall…...
Silicone wristbands can help scientists track people's exposure to pollutants like "forever chemicals'
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (148+ words) The Laconia Daily Sun (BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA) Every morning, people fasten their watch, slip on a bracelet and head out the door without thinking much about what they might encounter along the way. The air they breathe, the dust on their…...
Climate Change Causing More Deaths From Heat, Wildfire Smoke
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (562+ words) High angle aerial drone shot of small city in Canada slowly fading from sight due to heavy smoke from nearby forest fires in lower interior BC Canada. Traffic and pedestrians seen below. Deaths related to climate change continue to increase…...
Far side of the moon literally cooler than the side we can see
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (641+ words) Images of the near (left) and far side of the moon from NASA's Clementine mission. (NASA via SWNS) The far side of the moon may be much colder than the side we can see, suggests new research. The interior of…...
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi erupts plumes of ash and smoke into sky
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (134+ words) Mount Lewotobi Laki'laki erupted on Tuesday, June 17, sending a towering ash plume up to 11km into the sky, which grounded dozens of flights to and from Bali. Located in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, the volcano is one half of a…...
Geologist to explore formation of lakes and mountains in NH
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (306+ words) MEREDITH " Lake Winnipesaukee waters attract tens of thousands each year to enjoy its refreshing waters, its scenic beauty and its abundance of year-round sporting activities. But how many are aware of the big lake's genesis " how it happened to appear…...
The natural forces that shaped Lake Winnipesaukee
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (922+ words) Can you believe that New Hampshire was once home to active volcanoes? The Lakes Region of New Hampshire, particularly the area surrounding Lake Winnipesaukee, is a landscape defined by its geological history. This history, spanning hundreds of millions of years,…...
Giant head spotted from space on Google Maps divides the internet
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (300+ words) Internet users are baffled after what looks like a huge human head in the Canadian landscape went viral. The bizarre geological structure can be seen on Google Maps in a rocky area of Alberta, Canada. Some believe it appears to…...