Temperature is stronger than light and flow as driver of oxygen in US rivers
The amount of dissolved oxygen in a river is a matter of life or death for the plants and animals living within it, but...
New tool shows progress in fighting spread of invasive grass carp in Great Lakes
Researchers created a new way to estimate the abundance of invasive 'sleeper' species in freshwater ecosystems and help guide management strategies.
Sailing cargo ships can benefit from new aerodynamic tech
A research team has demonstrated a unique method that reduces the aerodynamic resistance of ships by 7.5 per cent. This opens the way for...
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.
By studying the mechanisms responsible for...
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...
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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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