Metal-filtering sponge removes lead from water
Engineers have developed a new sponge that can remove metals -- including toxic heavy metals like lead and critical metals like cobalt -- from...
‘Improved’ cookstoves emit more ultrafine particles than conventional stoves
Improved cookstoves, which are widely used for cooking in developing countries, produce twice as many harmful ultrafine air pollution particles (PM0.1) as conventional stoves,...
Researchers discovered that various species share a similar mechanism of molecular response to nanoparticles
Living organisms are exposed to nanoparticles through different products and air pollution every day. After examining hundreds of exposures, researchers revealed how various species...
Beetles and their biodiversity in dead wood
Which energy type promotes the biodiversity of beetles living in dead wood in the forest? That depends entirely on where the beetles are in...
‘Zero plant extinction’ is possible, says plant ecologist
Like animals, many plant species are struggling to adapt to a human-dominated planet. However, plants are often overlooked in conservation efforts, even though they...
New mechanisms regulating plant response to temperature
Have you ever wondered why you get tired when the sun goes down? Why do some flower petals open during the day and close...
Ant mounds are more important for biodiversity than previously thought
The ant mounds on the heath, in the forest and in your garden are oases for life. The heat and nutrients from ant mounds...
Prehistoric scat reveals ‘Waves’ of extinction in Colombia
Fungal spores found in dung have revealed that large animals went extinct in two "waves" in the Colombian Andes.
Spores of coprophilous fungi pass through...
Abundance of urban honeybees adversely impacts wild bee populations
Researchers argue that the rapid growth in urban honeybee-keeping over the past decade may be negatively impacting nearby wild bee populations. Small bees with...
Woodpecker guides post-fire forest management
What's good for the Black-backed Woodpecker is good for restoration of burned California forests. The birds' unique relationship with fire underpins the latest research...
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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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Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs
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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In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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