Learn what researchers are saying about the dangers of cocaine bales and other pollutants found in the ocean for sharks and other species. Learn what researchers are saying about the dangers of cocaine bales and other pollutants found in the ocean for sharks and other species. Planet Earth All Articles | Discover Magazine
Canadians have been engaging less with news on Facebook since Meta’s decision to block journalistic content on some of its platforms. However, this trend was already underway before this measure was taken, and can also be observed internationally. Canadians have been engaging less with news on Facebook since Meta’s decision to block journalistic content on some…
Despite the 150 million kilometers that separate it from the Earth, the sun does more than just light our way: it also impacts our electricity networks, and even our transport. Despite the 150 million kilometers that separate it from the Earth, the sun does more than just light our way: it also impacts our electricity networks,…
Why do flies buzz around in circles when the air is still? And why does it matter? In a paper published in Current Biology, University of Nevada, Reno Assistant Professor Floris van Breugel and Postdoctoral Researcher S. David Stupski respond to this previously unanswered question. Their answer could hold a key to public safety—specifically, how…
New research has found that 4,642 species of vertebrates are threatened by mineral extraction around the world through mining and quarrying, and drilling for oil and gas. New research has found that 4,642 species of vertebrates are threatened by mineral extraction around the world through mining and quarrying, and drilling for oil and gas. Plants & Animals…
Seven years seems a lifetime in politics. In 2017, President Donald Trump announced the United States would withdraw from the Paris Agreement. It prompted Canada, China and the European Union to convene an urgent meeting to reaffirm political commitment to global climate action. Seven years seems a lifetime in politics. In 2017, President Donald Trump announced…
Despite the connection between institutional harm and gang membership made clear in this week’s mammoth royal commission abuse–in care report, the government seems unlikely to soften its “get tough on crime” policies. Despite the connection between institutional harm and gang membership made clear in this week’s mammoth royal commission abuse–in care report, the government seems unlikely…
Plastic pollution has emerged as one of our most pressing environmental issues with the increasing use of disposable plastics. As they are non-biodegradable, plastics accumulate in the environment, altering habitats and natural processes. Millions of wildlife are also trapped by plastic waste every year. Plastic pollution has emerged as one of our most pressing environmental issues…
The exclusion of butch representation in the Barbie movie limits its queer inclusivity, says a paper released in the year of the doll’s 65th anniversary. The exclusion of butch representation in the Barbie movie limits its queer inclusivity, says a paper released in the year of the doll’s 65th anniversary. Social Sciences Phys.org – latest science and technology…
On any clear night, if you gaze skywards long enough, chances are you’ll see a meteor streaking through the sky. Some nights, however, are better than others. On any clear night, if you gaze skywards long enough, chances are you’ll see a meteor streaking through the sky. Some nights, however, are better than others. Astronomy Phys.org – latest…