Quantum mechanics inside Earth’s core
Physicists have discovered surprising properties of nickel. They could help unravel some mysteries about Earth's magnetic field, report the investigators.
The one trillion tonne iceberg: Larsen C Ice Shelf rift finally breaks through
A one trillion tonne iceberg -- one of the biggest ever recorded -- has calved away from the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica,...
Climate change to deplete some US water basins used for irrigation
Certain hotspots in the country will experience severe reductions in crop yields by 2050, due to climate change's impact on irrigation, a new study...
Botanists discover hundreds of species of fungi in deep coral ecosystems
Hundreds of potentially new species of fungi have been discovered in the deep coral ecosystem in the 'Au'au channel off Maui, Hawai'i. These mesophotic...
Global warming could result in losses for the European wine industry
Slight increases in temperature in Mediterranean regions from global warming could potentially result in labor, productivity and economic losses for the European wine industry,...
Groundwater pumping drying up Great Plains streams, driving fish extinctions
Groundwater pumping from the the High Plains Aquifer has led to long segments of rivers drying up and the collapse of large-stream fishes.
Harmless elements can replace toxic lead in electronics
Most smartphones and other electrical or electronic products contain small amounts of lead, which doesn’t sound like a big problem on its own. But...
Seaside sparrows caught between predators, rising seas
Sea-level rise is a problem for saltmarsh birds, but so is predation, and birds sometimes find themselves caught between two threats: They can nest...
Using treated graywater for irrigation is better for arid environments
'This condition, called 'graywater-induced hydrophobicity,' is likely temporary and disappears quickly following rainwater or freshwater irrigation events,' says a researcher. 'However, it is a...
Scientists design solar cell that captures nearly all energy of solar spectrum
Scientists have designed and constructed a prototype for a new solar cell that integrates multiple cells stacked into a single device capable of capturing...
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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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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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