Science

Disease-related gut bacteria may reside in "secret" lineages.
A list of species names is included with every microbiome investigation. A third increases during inflammation, one decreases in older persons, and one increases in cancer patients. The unit that counts is the species name. That has been the working assumption, at least.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
Global Warming Facts: Key Impacts on Nature and Human Life
Global warming is no longer a distant problem people only hear about in documentaries or science reports. It has become a visible part of daily life across the world. Rising temperatures, stronger storms, melting ice caps, and changing weather patterns are clear signs that the planet is warming faster than before.
By Eco Earth5 months ago in Earth
How Air Pollution Affects Mental Health . AI-Generated.
When people think about air pollution, they usually connect it with breathing problems, coughing, asthma, or lung diseases. However, the effects of polluted air go far beyond physical health. In recent years, researchers and doctors have started focusing on another serious issue, the impact of air pollution on mental health.
By Amit Parekar5 months ago in Earth
Ancient methane from Greenland indicates a serious climate vulnerability.
Methane dissolved in the water was discovered by scientists collecting meltwater streams near Greenland's glacier borders for several years. The flows of this methane appeared to be tiny, localised, and reliant on the conditions at any particular site, thus it hardly registered as a global problem.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
Off the coast of South Korea, winds produce stunning cloud vortex streets.
The NASA Earth Observatory's Image of the Day for today shows a swirl of clouds and colour off the coast of South Korea that appears to have been painted onto the ocean. The winds were perfectly aligned over Jeju Island on February 19, 2026. What came next was a breathtaking show of water churning and clouds twirling, all filmed from orbit. While the sight is stunning, it also serves as a real-time physics education.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
Ocean warming is not the only significant hazard to coral reefs.
Rising ocean temperatures are one of the main causes of the numerous dangers that corals face. Corals lose their colour and finally perish from bleaching when the water becomes too warm.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
The melting of Antarctic ice shelves is happening far more quickly than anticipated, which is bad news for sea levels worldwide.
Antarctic ice shelves are being eaten away from underneath by warming oceans far more quickly than current models indicate. The mechanism behind it has been discovered in a recent study.
By Francis Dami5 months ago in Earth
When Competitors Join Forces: The Real Fight to Save Social Startups
In the world of social entrepreneurship, great ideas are everywhere. Passionate founders are building solutions for poverty, education, healthcare, climate change, and financial inclusion. Yet many of these promising ventures never reach their full potential.
By Farooq Hashmi5 months ago in Earth
What Is Climate Change? Causes, Effects, and Solutions Explained
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges the world is facing today. It affects the environment, wildlife, economies, and even everyday life. From stronger storms to rising temperatures, the effects are becoming more noticeable every year. While scientists have warned about this issue for decades, many people are still unsure about what climate change actually means and why it matters so much.
By Eco Earth5 months ago in Earth
Hantavirus: The Hidden Threat Carried by Nature
In a world still shaped by pandemics and viral outbreaks, some diseases remain largely unknown to the public—until they suddenly appear in the headlines. One of these is hantavirus, a rare but potentially deadly virus that has existed quietly for decades. Despite its low profile, hantavirus continues to pose a serious threat in certain parts of the world, with a high mortality rate and no specific cure.
By mike5 months ago in Earth
Fear in the Headlines: How New Viruses Trigger Panic in a Connected World
Every time news of a “new virus” appears, it spreads quickly—not just the illness itself, but also fear. Headlines become more intense. Social media fills with opinions, rumors, and worst-case scenarios. People start to worry, sometimes even before they understand what’s actually happening.
By mike5 months ago in Earth
The Sky is Falling: Everything You Need to Know About NASA’s Discovery of Lunar Impact Flashes
For centuries, humanity has looked at the Moon as a serene, unchanging celestial neighbor. A silent sentinel in the night sky, its cratered face telling a story of ancient bombardment from the early days of the solar system. However, modern science has revealed that the Moon is far from silent or static. In fact, it is being struck by space rocks with a frequency that is both startling and scientifically fascinating. These events, known as "lunar impact flashes," are now a critical focus for NASA as we prepare to return humans to the lunar surface through the Artemis mission.
By Mxolisi Makhubela5 months ago in Earth