Humans’ ancestors survived the asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs
A Cretaceous origin for placental mammals, the group that includes humans, dogs and bats, has been revealed by in-depth analysis of the fossil record,...
Wind farm noise exposure doesn’t wake people up from their slumber more than road...
Short exposure to wind farm and road traffic noise triggers a small increase in people waking from their slumber that can fragment their sleep...
Multiscale rupture growth driven by a complex fault network during the 2023 Türkiye and...
Researchers analyzed the source processes of the twin earthquakes that caused extensive damage in Türkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023. The results revealed...
Research in a place where geological processes happen before your eyes
Taiwan experiences some of the world's fastest rates of mountain building -- they are growing at a faster rate than our fingernails grow in...
Don’t wait, desalinate: A new approach to water purification
A water purification system separates out salt and other unnecessary particles with an electrified version of dialysis. Successfully applied to wastewater with planned expansion...
Act now to prevent uncontrolled rise in carbon footprint of computational science
Scientists have set out principles for how computational science -- which powers discoveries from unveiling the mysteries of the universe to developing treatments to...
Study of Earth’s stratosphere reduces uncertainty in future climate change
New research reduces uncertainty in future climate change linked to the stratosphere, with important implications for life on Earth. A significant source of uncertainty...
Study of deep-sea corals reveals ocean currents have not fuelled rise in atmospheric carbon...
Pioneering analysis of deep-sea corals has overturned the idea that ocean currents contributed to increasing global levels of carbon dioxide in the air over...
Worse than diesel and gasoline? Bioenergy as bad as fossils if there is no...
Demand for modern biofuels is expected to grow substantially in order to mitigate climate emissions. However, they are far from being a climate neutral...
Ancient marine reptile fossil, publish ground-breaking evolutionary insight
Researchers who have unlocked new evolutionary information following the discovery of a 94-million-year-old mosasaur in the gray shale badlands of the National Park Service...
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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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