Venomous Crustacean Found in Western Australia, the Caribbean and the Canary Islands
Crustaceans, “remipedes”, found in Western Australia, the Caribbean and the Canary Islands are the first venomous crustaceans of its kind.
Italy’s Mount Etna Erupts, Briefly Closes Sicily Skies (SEE SPECTACULAR VIDEO)
Mount Etna, the most active volcano in Europe, erupted on Saturday, creating a spectacular air show with its glowing lava. However, at the same time, the volcano also spewed a large ash plume over Sicily, briefly closing the airspace over the southern Italian island.
Male Midshipman Fish Seeking Mate Keeps Southampton Residents Awake at Night (VIDEOS)
Pesky cats in the mood for sex are the bane of urban neighbourhoods, especially when they choose to make annoying noise to attract other felines, keeping many residents wide awake because of the ruckus created. However, in Southampton, Hampshire, what keeps residents awake are not cats, but the favourite meal of felines - fish. The Telegraph reports that resident who live near the waters are complaining of lack of sleep because of pulsating noise that begins at about 10 pm.
Second California Oarfish Pregnant; Deep-Sea Fish 'Messenger from Sea God's Palace' (VIDEOS)
The oarfish that washed up on the shores of California has been confirmed pregnant based on scientists' evaluation. According to reports, the California oarfish turned out to be female and was due to give birth soon. In Japan, the oarfish is known as "ryugu no tsukai" which means "messenger from the sea god's palace." According to a report by Japanese Times, Japanese fishermen discovered dozens of oarfish right around the time Chile was struck by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake in ...
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Tony Abbott Still Thinks Climate Change is Crap; Al Gore Criticises Abbott for Carbon Tax Repeal
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has denied 25 years of climate change research and accused a UN executive secretary of the Framework Convention on Climate Change of "talking through her hat." Al Gore has criticised Tony Abbott for dismissing evidence provided by climate change scientists. He said in an interview on Oct. 23 that the Abbott government should not be misled by groups with special interests that also do not believe in climate change evidence.
Australia Bushfire Update: Defence Releases Statement on State Fire Investigation; Bushfire Aircraft Crashes
Australia Bushfire Update: Defence releases statement on State Fire investigation; bushfire aircraft crashes
Prince Charles Donates to the Australian Red Cross for Bushfire Victims
Prince Charles, on behalf of the royal family, donates a substantial amount to the Australian Red Cross
Defence Training Exercise Responsible for Australia Bushfire
The Rural Fire Service’s investigation found out that Defence training exercise started State Mine fire at the Blue Mountains
Eureka! Leaves of Eucalyptus Trees Will Aid Miners Pot of Gold
It may be difficult to believe, but a team of Australian researchers from CSIRO has found that in dry conditions, eucalyptus trees, as they search for moisture, can actually point to miners the location of massive gold deposits just by looking at their leaves.
Google Launches Australian Fire Crisis Map
Google Launches Australian Fire Crisis Map
At Least 21,000 Canadians Die Each Year Due to Air Pollution
A study by researchers from the University of British Columbia's School of Population and Public Health has found that at least 21,000 Canadians die each year due to air pollution.
Argentine Scientists Hope To Turn Cow ‘Burps’ Into Energy Source
Argentine scientists have found a way to convert gas produced by bovine digestive systems into a fuel source, reported Reuters on Monday, though they do not expect the method to be practical for at least another 30 years.
Japan in Frenzy to Hunt for More Typhoon Wipha Survivors as New Stronger Typhoon Francisco Looms
Japan is now in a frenzy to hunt and rescue more survivor's from last week's Typhoon Wipha amidst warnings of another potentially disastrous strong Typhoon Francisco could strike the country in a few days.
Heavy Smog Pollution Shuts Down China’s Harbin City, Flights Cancelled, Schools Close, Residents Scared
Harbin City, capital of China's Heilongjiang province of 11 million people, has been enveloped by a chockfull of smog so thick authorities have been forced to cancel flights and suspend classes. Residents are scared out of their wits as the smog, expected to last for at least the next 24 hours, could become recurring as the country enters the winter season.
Expected Risks Brought By Wildfires In Australia
Australia battles out the worst wildfires that have hit the country terribly. Australian Fire Services claimed that several parts of New South Wales are suffering from the worst conditions in the past 40 years.
NSW Bush Fires Doomsday Rising: Pope Francis Prays for NSW as Forced Mass Evacuation Underway
NSW bushfires likened to a doomsday rising as Pope Francis prays for NSW victims as forced mass evacuation underway
Great Disaster To Hit Global Oceans Due To Climate Change, Devastation Set By 2100
Climate change brought by global warming will greatly affect the world's oceans and the effects will dramatically be felt by 2100.
EU Pollution Report: Bulgaria, Poland Has the Worst, Dirtiest Air Quality
Residents living in Bulgaria and Poland may want to consider relocating. The latest annual air quality report published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) disclosed on Tuesday that the two countries have the worst and dirtiest air quality among all of Europe.
20 Dead, 43 Injured in Philippine Earthquake (VIDEOS & PHOTOS)
Besides damaging historic and cultural landmarks in the Philippine provinces of Bohol and Cebu, the 7.2 magnitude earthquake also caused the death of 20 residents and injury to 43, so far, reports said.
China Offers $818M Reward To Cleanup Most Polluted Regions
China's central government has dangled an $818 loot reward for its six most polluting regions to speed up the cleaning operation and curb the country's growing environmental problems.
Odd News: Platypus Trapped in Car Engine Miraculously Survives a 15 KM Australian Journey
A female platypus that got accidentally trapped in a car engine during a 15-kilometre ride through Murrumbidgee River in Canberra, Australia miraculously survived the ordeal.
VIDEO: Cigarette Butt Puts Deadly Blaze in Sydney Olympic Park - Report
Sydney was set ablaze as Australia's Olympic Park in Sydney caught fire Sunday as the fire broke out after a cigarette butt thrown away in the area, according to reports.
2,000 China Coal Mines To Halt Operations By 2015
China has pledged to stop operations of at least 2,000 coal mines by 2015 in its bid to regulate production of the raw commodity and clean up the air.
Doomsday Rising: 9000 Aussies will DIE from HEAT YEARLY by the End of the Century
What the world will be like under a changed climate – a leaked report from IPPC reveals the answer
Good as Dead? Latest Leak at Japan Fukushima Plant Contaminates 6 Workers
Six workers of Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant have been directly exposed to leaking radioactive water. The Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO), the plant's operator, on Wednesday said the unfortunate accident occurred due to carelessness when one of the workers detached a pipe connected to a water treatment system at the site.
ASEAN Nations Agree Satellite Data Sharing System to Curb Illegal Fires, Monitor Haze
Member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) collectively agreed on Wednesday to share satellite data information that will monitor the haze development in each country in a bid to curb illegal fires and prevent its occurrence and spread in the region.
Dying After Mating: Why it Happens to Some
Apparently, some male insect-eating marsupials, such as the mouse-like antechinus and the possum-like phascogales, have killer sex. In fact, the very act of mating with their own kind literally kills them.
Australian Weather Still Breaking Climate Records
Australia's south coast is expected to reach 40 degrees, a little over that and it may well be the hottest day of the year. One cause of this might be the hot air mass that has been building over the northern parts of the territory while the bodies of water surrounding the continent have been no help as the warm surface temperature continues to rise.
Typhoon Fitow China Stats: 5 Dead, 4 Missing, Almost Half A Million Affected
Typhoon Fitow, the strongest typhoon to hit China since 1951 that emanated from the east coast, has left at least five people dead, four missing and half a million people affected and displaced by floods.
Pollution, Smog Mar China Week-long Holiday
What could have been a peaceful and relaxing week-long holiday for residents turned otherwise when northern China was again surrounded by fog and pollution on Sunday. The situation was so extreme that authorities had to suspend air flight operations as well as closed at least six expressways.
Australia Hits Hottest Temperature Yet On Record
Australia's newly rebadged Climate Council is naming this year as the hottest calendar year documented since record keeping began. 2013 is set to have the highest temperatures, passing by far 2005's warm climate. The elevated temperature is cause for concern as local governments are concerned with spontaneous bush fires may erupt should this budding heat wave continue. This is one hot streak that the public should be talking about.
Lake Natron Mystery: Form Of Water That Turns Animals Into Statues?
The Lake Natron mystery started making buzz online when photographer Nick Brandy shared the captures of animals that appeared as corpses after having allegedly crashed on the form of water in Tanzania.
Japan’s Fukushima Nuclear Plant Leaks Again, Spills 114 Gallons Contaminated Water into Ocean
Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant is at it again, this time leaking 114 gallons of highly radioactive contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean.
Koalas In Trouble Due To Climate Change
Extinction of koalas is now beginning to unfold as another casualty of the burgeoning global climate change, which has dried up too many trees.
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