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...
Compressive stress shapes the symmetry of Arabidopsis root vascular tissue
The generation and maintenance of tissue boundaries are fundamental to the development of functional organs in both plants and animals. In general, tissue boundaries...
Rsearchers examine combined effects of two combustion technologies on the emission of coal-fired boilers
There is currently a large dependence on coal for power generation. As coal-fired plants cause environmental and health hazards, technologies such as swirl flow...
New model provides improved air-quality predictions in fire-prone areas
Globally, wildfires are becoming more frequent and destructive, generating a significant amount of smoke that can be transported thousands of miles, driving the need...
Brown widow spiders’ aggression likely driver of black widow decline
Black widow spiders have earned a fearsome reputation for their venomous bite. But in parts of the southern United States these spiders have much...
Eiphosoma laphygmae likely to be best classical biological control against devastating fall armyworm pest
A review suggests that the parasitoid Eiphosoma laphygmae is likely to be the best classical biological control from the Americas against the devastating fall...
Unprecedented increase in ocean plastic since 2005 revealed by four decades of global analysis
A global dataset of ocean plastic pollution between 1979 and 2019 reveals a rapid and unprecedented increase in ocean plastics since 2005, according to...
eDNA holds the key to safeguarding pollinators amid global declines
Researchers have uncovered new evidence of western pygmy possums interacting with native flowers, providing an eDNA study to simultaneously detect mammal, insect and bird...
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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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In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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