Scientists analyze sounds emitted by plants
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have recorded and analyzed sounds distinctly emitted by plants. The click-like sounds, similar to the popping of popcorn, are...
Turtles and crocodiles with unique characteristics are more likely to go extinct
New study demonstrates that the most endangered turtles and crocodile species are those that have evolved unique life strategies. Many of the most threatened...
Rare beetle, rediscovered after 55 years, named in honor of Jerry Brown
While sampling for insects on former California Gov. Jerry Brown's ranch, a University of California, Berkeley, entomologist collected a rare species of beetle that...
Earth’s first plants likely to have been branched
A new discovery by scientists at the University of Bristol changes ideas about the origin of branching in plants.
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Microplastics limit energy production in tiny freshwater species
Microplastic pollution reduces energy production in a microscopic creature found in freshwater worldwide, new research shows.
Closed loop for circular economy: New polymer recycling strategy ensures both high stability and...
Large amounts of plastic waste are incinerated or deposited in landfills. This degrades the environment and depletes valuable resources. In this light, recycling plastics...
New wood-based technology removes 80% of dye pollutants in wastewater
Researchers have developed a new method that can easily purify contaminated water using a cellulose-based material. This discovery could have implications for countries with...
Towards reducing biodiversity loss in fragmented habitats
By combining lab experiments and mathematical modelling, researchers have found a way to predict the movement of species that could guide conservation efforts to...
New mosquito species reported in Florida
A mosquito known only by its scientific name, Culex lactator, is the latest to establish in the Sunshine State, according to a new study.
Coffee plantations limit birds’ diets
A new study explores a record of birds' diets preserved in their feathers and radio tracking of their movements to find that birds eat...
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Final notice.
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To: The people of Washington, DC, and particularly to the current occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
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