Staying alive: How ‘self-pollen’ can cheat death
A new gene that controls self-fertilization has been identified in an engineered version of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana.
Forest restoration must navigate trade-offs between environmental and wood production goals
Forest restoration schemes should prioritize restoring native forests for greatest climate and environmental benefits, but these benefits incur a trade-off with wood production in...
Scientists show large impact of controlling humidity on greenhouse gas emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions from air conditioners are expected to climb as economic growth drives efforts to control both temperature and humidity, according to a...
Living near green areas reduces the risk of suffering a stroke by 16 percent,...
The risk of suffering an ischaemic stroke, the most common type of cerebrovascular event, is 16 percent less in people who have green spaces...
Researchers ID sex pheromone of invasive giant hornet
Scientists have developed a method for tracking the Asian giant 'murder' hornet's presence and possibly accelerating its removal. The researchers identified the major components...
Fight friendly fire with fire: An antibody for treating autoimmune disease
Researchers have found that repulsive guidance molecule-a (RGMa) induces macrophages to recruit neutrophils to nerve lesions in neuromyelitis optica, where they kill off astrocytes,...
Scientists find new colony structure of fire ants evolved in one species before spreading...
Scientists have discovered that a new form of ant society spread across species. They found that after the new form of society evolved in...
Predicting tropical fish patterns in Japan
Scientists have developed a model that predicts six tropical fish species will expand into northern parts of Japan as sea temperatures rise.
Forget mammoths: These researchers are exploring bringing back the extinct Christmas Island rat
Dinosaurs went extinct 65 million years ago, mammoths 4,000 years ago, and the Christmas Island Rat 119 years ago. Since becoming a popular concept...
Common houseplants can improve air quality indoors
Ordinary potted house plants can potentially make a significant contribution to reducing air pollution in homes and offices, according to new research.
Latest news
Popular Articles
Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever.
Link to full source:...
Do you see a devil in this orchid?
Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
Link to full source: Do you see a devil...
Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
Link to full source: Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
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.
Link to full source:...
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.
Link to full source: 10 magical places saved...