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Nature

Canyon de Chelly Bans Air Tours: Impact on 300,000 Annual Visitors and Local Economy

Commercial air tours over Canyon de Chelly National Monument in Arizona will cease operations within 180 days from December 19, following a joint decision by the National Park Service (NPS) and Federal

Govind Tekale

December 26, 2024

Health

Poor Blood Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetes Cuts Immune Function by 40%, Raises COVID-19 Death Risk 10x

A research team from the University of Hong Kong’s LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) has discovered that elevated blood glucose levels substantially weaken the immune system’s ability to fight viral infections in

Tejal Somvanshi

December 26, 2024

Native grasses, like wildrye, can help reduce the number and size of new buckthorn. Credit: Mike Schuster

Forest·Nature

Native Grasses Reduce Buckthorn Reinvasion by 90% in Minnesota Forests

In a forest management discovery, University of Minnesota researchers have found that native grasses can effectively combat one of Minnesota’s most aggressive invasive species – buckthorn. The research, published in Ecological Engineering

Govind Tekale

December 26, 2024

Representative Image. Bald eagle on person’s arm. Photo Source: C. Stone (Pexels)

USA·Wildlife

After 242 Years, Bald Eagle Officially Becomes the U.S. National Bird

President Joe Biden signed legislation on December 24, 2024, officially designating the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) as the national bird of the United States, correcting a 240-year oversight in American history. The

Rahul Somvanshi

December 26, 2024

Representative Image. Close-up of cougar with intense stare and tan-colored fur. Photo Source: PxHere

Wildlife

H5N1 Bird Flu Kills 20 Big Cats at Washington Sanctuary

A devastating outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) resulted in the deaths of 20 big cats at the Wild Felid Advocacy Center in Shelton, Washington in December 2024. The outbreak marks

Govind Tekale

December 26, 2024

Plastic

Remote Sensing Innovation Tracks Plastic Pollution in Freshwaters

University of Minnesota researchers have developed a remote sensing method to monitor plastic debris in freshwater environments, addressing a critical gap in environmental monitoring capabilities. The research, published in Nature, presents a

Rahul Somvanshi

December 25, 2024

Representative Image. Lyuba, a baby mammoth discovered in 2007 in Siberia. It is part of a special exhibit "Mammoths and Mastadons" at the Field Museum through September. Photo Credits: Matt Howry (CC BY 2.0)

Discovery·Paleontology

50,000-Year-Old Baby Mammoth ‘Yana’ Found in Siberia’s Batagaika Crater, Exceptionally Preserved Specimen

Russian scientists have presented a 50,000-year-old baby mammoth carcass, discovered in the Batagaika Crater of Yakutia, Siberia. The specimen, nicknamed “Yana,” has been identified as one of the best-preserved mammoth carcasses in

Govind Tekale

December 25, 2024

Matisia aquilarum, found in Panama's Chagres National Park, was named in reference to the presence of a harpy eagle nest in the tree. Photo Source: STRI Herbarium

Discovery·Plant Life

Six New Tree Species Identified in Panama and Colombia

A recent study showcased a contrasting image of Neotropical forests in terms of both their richness and vulnerability. Researchers have identified six new tree species across Panama and Colombia after analysing the

Govind Tekale

December 25, 2024

Representative Image. Solar Probe plus observing the sun. Artist impression of Solar Probe Plus observing the Sun. Photo Source: NASA

Astronomy·Space

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Sets Records: Closest Sun Approach at 3.8M Miles, Speeds of 430,000 mph

In a daring Christmas Eve mission, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will execute the closest-ever approach to the Sun, venturing within 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) of the solar surface. This unprecedented

Rahul Somvanshi

December 25, 2024

Representative Image. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus). Photo Credits: Jamie Chavez (CC BY-NC 2.0)

Wildlife

Melbourne’s Wildlife Triumphs: Peregrine Falcon Rescue and Komodo Dragon Arrival

In a series of recent wildlife conservation developments in Melbourne, two contrasting stories have emerged: an urban falcon rescue operation and the arrival of a Komodo dragon, demonstrating the city’s expanding role

Rahul Somvanshi

December 24, 2024