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eDNA tool detects invasive clams before they become a nuisance
When seeking a cure for a disease, early detection is often the key. The same is true for eliminating invasive species. Identifying their presence...
Using eDNA to identify the breeding habitat of endangered species
Using wide-ranging eDNA analysis combined with traditional collection survey methods, researchers have identified the breeding site of critically endangered fish species Acheilognathus typus in...
Gene drive technologies for ecosystem conservation: Use with care!
Scientists working in the vanguard of new genetic technologies have issued a cautionary call to ensure that possible applications in conservation will only affect...
Genomic study explores evolution of gentle ‘killer bees’ in Puerto Rico
A study of Puerto Rico's Africanized honey bees -- which are more docile than other so-called 'killer bees' -- shows they retain most of...
Flower attracts insects by pretending to be a mushroom
The mysterious flowers of Aspidistra elatior are found on the southern Japanese island of Kuroshima. Until recently, scientists thought that A. elatior had the most unusual...
Microbiome transplants provide disease resistance in critically-endangered Hawaiian plant
A team of researchers transplanted microbes to restore the health of a critically endangered Hawaiian plant that, until now, had been driven to extinction...
Air quality and health in U.S. will improve from other nations’ actions to slow...
The United States will benefit from improved air quality in the future, through actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions both domestically and globally, according...
Climate-influenced changes in flowering, fruiting also affect bird abundance, activities
A new study has documented shifts in Hawaiian bird abundance, breeding and molting based on climate-related changes to native vegetation. Researchers with the US...
Relocating bus stops would cut riders’ pollution exposure, study finds
Moving bus stops away from intersections would substantially reduce the amount of pollution bus riders breathe, report scientists.
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico
The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico.
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10 magical places saved by endangered species
In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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