Gabon get paid to protect its forests, which are fast disappearing
Gabon is the first African country to receive a payment to reduce carbon emissions by protecting its rainforest. This small equatorial country is covered by more than 90% of the….
Illegal dogfights are a worldwide problem
Dogfights are banned in most countries, but they are still held. In some countries they are held secretly, in some places it is a public entertainment event attended by many….
Urban Hell – Shocking demonstration of how overcrowded our Earth is
Currently, 7.9 billion people live on Earth. The growing number of people is causing big problems. The quality of life of many people is declining rapidly, as is poverty and….
Yawning Related to the Brain Size. The More You Yawn, the Bigger Brain Might Have
There are several theories as to why people yawn – drowsiness, boredom, or the need for oxygen. Humans and other mammals, birds, and reptiles yawn, including. In addition, research by….
Kenya’s Sea Turtles are at extinction risk due to illegal fishing and poaching
Illegal fishing and poaching is on the rise in Kenya, also due to reduced surveillance due to COVID-19. Sea turtles near Marereni, Kenya, are the most devastated. According to the….
Researchers Want to Convert Carbon Dioxide From the Ocean to Rock
How to fight climate change? Scientists have found a way to get carbon dioxide from the ocean and turn it into rock. Did you know that for every ton of….
Vanilla Flavor “Extracted” from Recycled PET Bottles
What do vanilla flavor and PET bottles have in common? Although not many at first glance, but scientists at a British university will convince you otherwise. Biologists have genetically engineered….
New Species of Cat Size Flying Squirrel Discovered 5,000 Meters above Sea Level
A new species of flying squirrel has been discovered in the Himalayas. The size can be compared to a domestic cat. At first, the researchers thought they had found two….
Climate change could reduce global crop yields by 25% by century’s end
Climate change is having a major impact on major crop areas. When global crop yields fall, many people will have a problem with basic food shortages. This is a serious….
Styrofoam – one of the largest generators of toxic waste
Styrofoam is one of the most dangerous materials used, despite this fact it is used to make millions of products around the world every day. Styrofoam has a negative impact….
