June
''Snowball Earth'' triggered by the advent of plate tectonics?
During the Neoproterozoic, a geological era which occurred about 542 million to one billion years ago, Earth experienced unusual episodes of global cooling that geologists refer to as ''Snowball Earth''.
June
How did the tower of Pisa remain unharmed from earthquakes throughout the years?
A team of engineers just unveiled the mystery
June
Lessons to learn: How ancient people adapted to climate change
A scientific research gives a new perspective on how ancient cultures dealt with variable and changing environments
May
How does the Leaning Tower of Pisa survive earthquakes
Despite the hazardous inclination of approximately five degrees, the Leaning Tower of Pisa (in Italy) has managed to survive four strong earthquakes since 1200 A.D.
May
Scientists accidentally created an enzyme that ‘eats’ PET plastic bottles
Another potential weapon in the fight against plastic pollution
March
MIT-developed device generates power from the air’s temperature changes
Called a thermal resonator, the device relies on temperature fluctuations between day and night to produce electricity and can be used without the need for sunlight, batteries or wind
March
How will trees cope with ever-rising temperatures and extreme heatwaves?
Australian researchers have made an interesting new observation
