Ultrasounds for endangered abalone mollusks
The world's abalone are threatened, endangered or otherwise vulnerable in nearly every corner of the planet. If only we could wave a magic wand...
Chemist targets pesky mosquitoes’ genes
The next generation of mosquito control might target the pests' reproductive genes. Researchers examined genetic material of three species of mosquito responsible for killing...
Beetles in climate change
How do canopy insects react to the sudden disappearance of their host tree? A study in the floodplain forests along the river Elbe shows...
Researchers discover when pollen comes of age
It cakes our cars in yellow powder every spring and taunts allergy sufferers for months on end, but pollen is more than just plant...
Decoding KODA production to augment stress resistance in plants
KODA, an agrochemical produced in extremely low amounts, which helps plants cope with environmental stressors, has been the subject of extensive research. To bolster...
Discovery of ancient plant fossils in Washington points to paleobotanic mystery
A new description of two well-preserved ancient fossil plant specimens in Washington state is prompting paleobotanists to rethink how plants might have been dispersed...
Cultivated and wild bananas in northern Viet Nam threatened by devastating fungal disease
For over 100 years, Fusarium, one of the most important fungal plant pathogens, has affected banana production worldwide. In Viet Nam, predictions on its...
Plant smoke detectors evolve as hormone sensors
Proteins discovered as 'smoke detectors' in plants that depend on fire exposure for germination have been adapted as strigolactone hormone detectors in other plants,...
New insights into how metal exposures can impact fetal growth
A new study reveals how prenatal exposure to mixtures of commonly found metals can adversely affect fetal growth.
Mystery origin of iconic Aussie snakes unlocked
New research has found the first tangible evidence that the ancestors of some of Australia's most venomous snakes arrived by sea rather than by...
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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.
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Do you see a devil in this orchid?
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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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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