A gene from 28 million years ago protects today’s plants against caterpillars
The defense mechanisms plants use to recognize and respond to a common pest -- the caterpillar -- has arisen from a single gene that...
Desert dust collected from glacier ice helps document climate change
Researchers are using dust trapped in glacier ice in Tibet to document past changes in Earth's intricate climate system -- and maybe one day...
New tool developed to monitor health of marine ecosystems and extinction risk of species
Scientists have developed a new science-based indicator to assess the state of health of the oceans -- and the possible risk of extinction of...
Largest known manta ray population is thriving off the coast of Ecuador, new research...
Scientists have identified off the coast of Ecuador a distinct population of oceanic manta rays that is more than 10 times larger than any...
Dams could play a big role in feeding the world more sustainably
Analysis finds that dammed reservoirs could store more than 50% of the water needed to irrigate crops without depleting water stocks or encroaching on...
Uterine fibroid growth activated by phthalates, chemicals found in everyday products
Scientists have demonstrated a causal link between environmental phthalates (toxic chemicals found in everyday consumer products) and the increased growth of uterine fibroids, the...
Researchers produce first-ever ‘family tree’ for aquarium-bred corals
The first-ever family tree for aquarium-bred corals provides insights for maximizing genetic diversity and adaptability in corals bred for conservation.
Full decarbonization of U.S. aviation sector is within grasp
New research shows a pathway toward full decarbonization of U.S. aviation fuel use by substituting conventional jet fuel with sustainably produced biofuels. The study...
Scientists say sea-level changes formed Australia’s K’Gari Sand Island, Great Barrier Reef
Researchers report evidence the formation of K'gari and the Great Barrier Reef are linked to a change in the magnitude of sea-level rise and...
Half of replanted tropical trees don’t survive
On average, about half of trees planted in tropical and sub-tropical forest restoration efforts do not survive more than five years, but there is...
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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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