‘Primordial super-enhancers’ provide early snapshot of the mechanisms that allowed for multicellularity
A new study has found that organelle-like transcriptional condensates are an ancient and flexible tool used by cells to drive rapid gene expression.
Sweet corn sweltering in summer heat spells uncertainty for corn lovers
Few things say summer in America more than buttery corn on the cob, but as summer temperatures climb to unprecedented levels, the future of...
Great potential for aquifer thermal energy storage systems
Aquifer thermal energy storage systems can largely contribute to climate-friendly heating and cooling of buildings: Heated water is stored in the underground and pumped...
Earth might be experiencing 7th mass extinction, not 6th
Earth is currently in the midst of a mass extinction, losing thousands of species each year. New research suggests environmental changes caused the first...
Large parts of Europe are warming twice as fast as the planet on average
The warming during the summer months in Europe has been much faster than the global average, shows a new study. As a consequence of...
How do microplastic particles differ across the Atlantic Ocean?
A new study has found that the North Atlantic gyre contains higher levels of polyethylene, polypropylene, acrylic, and polyamide, whereas other offshore locations are...
Limiting global warming now can preserve valuable freshwater resource
A research team has found that the Andean region of Chile could face noticeable snow loss and roughly 10% less mountain water runoff with...
Satellites cast critical eye on coastal dead zones
Scientists have found a new and better way to use remote sensing to understand where coastal dead zones are and predict changes.
Building green energy facilities may produce substantial carbon emissions, says study
A new study says that moving the world energy system away from fossil fuels and into renewable sources will generate carbon emissions by itself,...
Dust transport in the upper levels of the atmosphere
Dust particles from central South America were the most important source of iron in the South Pacific during the last two ice ages.
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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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10 magical places saved by endangered species
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