Monthly Archives: August 2020

‘Insect apocalypse’ cannot happen in the US

Scientists have warned of an ‘insect apocalypse’ in recent years, noting sharp declines in specific areas – particularly in Europe. A new study shows that these warnings may be exaggerated and are not representative of what happens to insects on a larger scale. Credit: UGA Scientists have warned of an …

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Discovery of ‘boomerang earthquake’ shakes scientists

It is a tectonic twin. Although it is known that earthquakes once destroy things and go away, they have never been documented returning for a second aid of destruction – until now. In a new seismic study published in Nature Geoscience, an international team of geologists has discovered evidence of …

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