New biodiversity chief to UN Secretary-General wants biodiversity mainstreamed
By Erick Odhiambo
Achieving global biodiversity targets will be a strong contribution to realizing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, said Dr. Cristiana Paşca Palmer,...
California's solar energy set power supply record in March
California met its goal to produce about half the state's electricity from renewable sources for three hours on March 11, a new estimate from...
Emerging nations urge rich countries to honour climate finance pledges – statement
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New England’s glacial upland soils provide major groundwater storage reservoir
A study of natural groundwater storage reservoirs in New England found that upland aquifer systems dominated by thin deposits of surface till -- a...
Internet atlas maps the physical internet to enhance security
Despite the internet-dependent nature of our world, a thorough understanding of the internet’s physical makeup has only recently emerged.
Precision chronology sheds new light on the origins of Mongolia’s nomadic horse culture
According to new research, nomadic horse culture -- famously associated with Genghis Khan and his Mongol hordes -- can trace its roots back more...
Bombay beach event demonstrates difficulties in earthquake swarm forecasting
Seismologists report on lessons learned from the 2016 Bombay Beach swarm, in particular the challenges in modeling swarms and communicating their risk to the...
Performance of earthquake early warning systems
The future of earthquake early warning systems may be contained in smartphones -- and vehicles, and 'smart' appliances and the increasing number of everyday...
Seismic listening system offers new look at Old Faithful geyser
After deploying hundreds of seismometers around the Old Faithful Geyser in 2015 and 2016, scientists have a clearer picture of how the geyser erupts...
Could a Colorado earthquake have been triggered by dinosaur extinction impact?
Researchers have found signs of fault displacement at well-known rock outcrops in Colorado that mark the end-Cretaceous asteroid impact that may have hurried the...
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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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