Platypus on brink of extinction
New research calls for national action to minimize the risk of the platypus vanishing due to habitat destruction, dams and weirs.
Scientists uncover how an explosion of new genes explain the origin of land plants
Scientists have made a significant discovery about the genetic origins of how plants evolved from living in water to land 470 million years ago.
Ancient iron-sulfur-based mechanism monitors electron flow in photosynthesis
Scientists know that a particular protein is responsible for regulating gene expression of photosystems in response to perturbations in photosynthetic electron flow, but how...
Sri Lankan farmers have an ingenious way to deter wild elephants
It involves planting another surprising crop.
Australia drops food to hungry wallabies
Thousands of kilos of vegetables will hopefully prevent starvation in burned-out regions.
American meat will never be welcome in the UK
The environment minister stated that post-Brexit trade deals will not allow chlorine-washed chicken or hormone-treated beef.
Research identifies possible on/off switch for plant growth
New research identifies a protein that controls plant growth -- good news for an era in which crops can get crushed by climate change....
Predicting non-native invasions in Antarctica
A new study identifies the non-native species most likely to invade the Antarctic Peninsula region over the next decade. It provides a baseline for...
Novel avian species: 10 new bird taxa in islands of Wallacea
A research team found five bird species and five subspecies new to science in three small island groups off Sulawesi, Indonesia. The islands are...
Moths’ flight data helps drones navigate complex environments
The flight navigation strategy of moths can be used to develop programs that help drones to navigate unfamiliar environments, report researchers.
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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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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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