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08/28/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Human activity is causing wildlife to become more nocturnal

Based on the findings of a recent study, the accelerated growth of human activity around the world is gradually making wildlife more nocturnal. Earlier research has already proven that animals will change their spatial patterns to avoid humans, whom they fear. However, the study, titled, “The Influence of Human Disturbance on Wildlife Nocturnality,” presumes that one day, animals may […]

11/07/2017 / By Russel Davis

One MORE problem with the plastic in the oceans: It acts as a raft, transporting predators to new habitats

Scientists have recently warned that plastics and debris washed into the sea may bring more than garbage to wherever they eventually end up. According to experts, plastics and debris may carry with them predatory marine life that may very well invade new territories. Researchers said dangerous marine animals — such as fish, mussels, and jellyfish relatives — may attach […]

09/26/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

We’re doing it to ourselves: Human activity found to impact weather, weather outcomes

Thunderstorms and flooding are expected to become more intense because of human activities, according to reports by Science Daily. In the first report by the Science Daily, scientists observed how thunderstorms directly above two of the world’s busiest shipping lanes were more powerful than storms in areas of the ocean where ships do not travel. […]

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