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The Emergence of Plants Changed Carbon Cycle on Earth

Plants are crucial for the existence of complex life. Without all those green landscapes that we can see pretty much everywhere, there would be no oxygen for us to breathe. However, carbon is pretty much just as important as oxygen,…

July 19, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Stop the Plastic Pollution and Save the Oceans, Researchers Unveil a Plan

We know about it, we talk about it, and we’re aware of it: the plastic pollution! Even if we do all of that, very little is being done to solve the issue, and is killing our planet. Experts came up…

July 19, 2021 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

China Has Just Been Through a Significant Aftershock of the Devastating 2008 Earthquake

The “Great Wenchuan Earthquake” hit China on May 12, 2008, leaving behind a lot of sorrow. Having an 8 magnitude, the quake killed over 69,000 people and injured more than 374,000. Furthermore, more than 18,000 people were listed as missing.…

July 16, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Climate Change Requires Action NOW – NASA and the ESA are Teaming Up

When we say “climate change”, we say the future of our planet, our offspring, and even us. Climate change includes both global warming that’s driven by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gas but also the resulting large-scale shifts when it comes…

July 15, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Russia’s Kuril Islands

Russia’s Kuril Islands (aka the Kurile Islands), meaning the volcanic archipelago part of Sakhalin Oblast from the Russian Far East, was stricken by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday. Earthquakes of this magnitude are at the limit between moderate and…

July 14, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

NASA Warns About the Potential of Upcoming Moon Wobble Causing Mass Flooding on Earth

The Moon is not only our permanent companion at night – it also plays a crucial role in making our planet more livable by moderating its wobble on the axis. But if our natural satellite itself goes through an unexpected…

July 13, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 1

Raising Temperatures and Ozone Levels Affect Soils and Plant Roots, New Study Finds

As Earth experiences the worst-case scenario, facing global warming, climate change, and pollution, we become more and more aware that there might be nothing to do to save the planet. Recent study shows how two factors play a significant role…

July 11, 2021 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

Magnitude 6 Earthquake Rumbles California – Watch Video of Rock Slide

Magnitude 5.5 to 6 earthquakes are known to cause some damage to buildings and other structures, meaning that the best idea is to rapidly get beneath a solid structure if such a jolt starts. According to NBCNews.com, a magnitude six…

July 9, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Watch Spectacular Video of Fireball Turning Night Into Day Over Idaho

Delighting your eyes with a massive fireball that illuminates the night sky is both exciting and frightening. You don’t know what the outcome will be, but at the same time, you were waiting for long for such a spectacular sight.…

July 7, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Planting More Trees Will Boost Summer Rains Across Europe, New Study Finds

New study highlights the importance of planting more trees to fight climate change across Europe. Converting agricultural land to the forest would increase summer rains by 7.6 % on average. How is this possible? Researchers believe that more rain could…

July 6, 2021 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

Heat Stress Will Soon Lead to Deadly Climate Conditions, Researchers Warn Us

Earth could soon face the worst-case scenario triggered by heat stress. According to researchers, if we still continue to do nothing to control greenhouse gas emissions, between 44 and 75 % of the world will be severely stressed by heat.…

July 4, 2021 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

Earth’s Cryosphere is Now Shrinking More Than Previously Believed, New Research Explains

New shocking findings unveil the worst-case scenario Earth is currently facing. The global cryosphere is now shrinking more than previously believed and climate change is the only culprit. The new research is the first to release a global estimate of…

July 2, 2021 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

China is Officially Malaria-Free

There’s no fooling around when it comes to malaria. Female mosquitoes can transmit this parasitic disease to humans, meaning that keeping ourselves away as much as possible from those tiny flying vampires is a great idea. Although malaria can be…

July 1, 2021 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Cyclones Have Major Impacts on Global Climate Systems, New Study Finds

Cyclones and anticyclones are well-known for their contribution to properties and behaviours of the global weather systems, but they were never probed until now. A team of researchers designed a 3D analytical methodology that can tell the way cyclones and…

June 25, 2021 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

The Great Barrier Reef is Struggling to Survive, As the Australian Government Tries to Find a Solution

The Great Barrier Reef is struggling to survive, as researchers highlight even more danger is ahead. The Australian government is now trying to implement the Reef 2050 Plan. The natural wonder might soon be dead if UNESCO and the IUCN…

June 23, 2021 ·by Georgia Nica· 0

California’s Deserts Are Starting to Lose All the Vegetation, New Study Explains

New study shows California’s deserts’ current situation, and this is by far the worst-case scenario we’ve could see. The vegetation in Anza-Borrego State Park (the biggest state park in California) is vanishing. And that’s not all. Researchers found that nothing…

June 22, 2021 ·by Georgia Nica· 0