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Cold weather in Florida this week could pose problems for some of our wildlife, especially warm water species like common snook (Centropomus undecimalis). Photo Source: FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (Facebook)

Florida’s Snook Face Mortality as Temperatures Drop Below 47.5°F Amid Cold Snap

Florida’s recent cold weather puts one of its popular fish species at risk. New research shows that common snook, a warm-water fish, handles cold differently depending on where they live. “Cold stress

Rahul Somvanshi

January 14, 2025

Gongyi Museum, Gongyi, Henan Province. Complete indexed photo collection at WorldHistoryPics.com.

Archaeology·Discovery

3 Million-Year-Old Stone Tools in Kenya Suggest Early Tool Use by Paranthropus

Scientists in Kenya unearthed ancient stone tools that are helping us learn about our early human evolution. These tools date back to over 3 million years predating the existence of modern humans.

Govind Tekale

January 13, 2025

Representative Image. Unidentified funnel-web spider, Wynaad, India Photo Source- L. Shyamal/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Wildlife

Record 9.2 cm Funnel-Web Spider ‘Hemsworth’ Joins Australian Antivenom Program

A spider measuring 9.2 centimeters measuring 9.2 centimeters from foot to foot is now helping save lives in Australia. The Australian Reptile Park just received its biggest funnel-web spider ever. The spider,

Govind Tekale

January 13, 2025

Representative Image. Container ship transporting cargo in harbor.. Photo Source: Gnangarra (CC BY 2.5 AU)

Climate·Energy·Marine Life

Cleaner Ship Fuels Tied to 0.08°C Global Temperature Rise in 2023 Due to Reduced Ocean Cloud Cover

A move to make ship fuel cleaner in 2020 had an unexpected effect – it helped push global temperatures to record highs in 2023, according to new research from Cornell University. The

Sunita Somvanshi

January 10, 2025

Conservation·Wildlife

Golden-Cheeked Warbler: 217,444 Males Found but Habitat Loss Threatens Its Future

A distinctive Texas songbird might soon see changes in its protected status, as federal wildlife officials recommend updating its conservation designation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed a five-year review

Govind Tekale

January 8, 2025

Energy·Sustainability

Google’s Geothermal Energy Plans for Australia

Google is working with Australian researchers to find new ways to use heat from deep underground as a clean energy source. This could mean cheaper and more reliable power for homes and

Rahul Somvanshi

January 6, 2025

Representative Image. Meteor shower in Estonia in 2016. Photo Source: Kristian Pikner (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Astronomy

2025’s Celestial Calendar: Mars Opposition, Meteor Showers, Supermoon, Eclipses & Rare Planet Alignments

The astronomical calendar for 2025 presents a complex array of celestial events, each demanding specific observational conditions and timing. Based on decades of astronomical records, these events require careful planning for optimal

Rahul Somvanshi

January 5, 2025

Excavated footprint. Photo Source: Oxford University Museum of Natural History.j

Discovery·Paleontology

Britain’s Largest Dinosaur Footprint Site Found: 200 Tracks Across 150 Meters Dating Back 166 Million Years

A construction worker’s keen eye has led to the discovery of Britain’s largest dinosaur trackway site, offering an unprecedented glimpse into life 166 million years ago. The find includes about 200 footprints

Govind Tekale

January 5, 2025

Representative Image. The biggest volcano on the planet is the Yellowstone Caldera. A volcano this size can make lifo on this planet harsh for many years when it erupts. Until that day mud pools and springs where hot water is rising to the surface offer spectacular views.

Disaster·USA

Yellowstone Study Reveals Seven Magma Chambers, Largest Shifts Northeast, Eruption Risk Low

Scientists have discovered important changes happening deep beneath Yellowstone National Park, home to one of the world’s largest volcanoes. These findings help us better understand the volcanic system beneath the park. Key

Govind Tekale

January 4, 2025

Dr. Rick Spinrad, NOAA administrator (left), and Dr. Everette Joseph, Director of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, hold up an expanded Memorandum of Understanding on December 10, 2024 in Washington DC. The MOU will strengthen the partnership between NOAA and NCAR to advance and accelerate our understanding and application of Earth system science. (Photo Source: NOAA)

News·USA

NASA, NOAA Award $26.1M Contract to SwRI for Space Weather Instruments

NASA and NOAA are advancing their space weather monitoring capabilities through a $26.1 million contract awarded to Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), while simultaneously expanding research partnerships for extreme weather prediction. Space Weather

Rahul Somvanshi

January 3, 2025