Why are whales so big?
Examining body sizes of ancient and modern aquatic mammals and their terrestrial counterparts reveals that life in water restricts mammals to a narrow range...
New insights into how cellulose is built could indicate how to break it apart...
A comprehensive look at how plants build cellulose, a compound used in a variety of humanmade materials including paper and cotton, could have important...
What three feet of seawater could mean for the world’s turtles
Ninety percent of the world's coastal freshwater turtle species are expected to be affected by sea level rise by 2100, according to a new...
Blowin’ in the wind — A source of energy?
It may in the future be possible to harvest energy with the aid of leaves fluttering in the wind. Researchers have developed a method...
Global carbon emissions could be cut 3 percent by following the UK’s example
The UK cut its emissions from electricity production by 25 percent in 2016, using a strategy many countries could adopt to quickly lower carbon...
New laser technique may help detect chemical warfare in atmosphere
The Department of Homeland Security could benefit from a reliable, real-time instrument that could scan the atmosphere for toxic agents in order to alert...
First IVF bison calf joins wild herd
Eight bison -- four calves and their mothers -- were released in mid-March on public lands in northern Colorado. A 10-month-old calf known as IVF...
Insect toxin detected in the world’s longest animal
The longest animal in the world, the bootlace worm, which can be up to 55 meters long, produces neurotoxins that can kill both crabs...
A new direction for halting the citrus greening epidemic
New clues to how the bacteria associated with citrus greening infect the only insect that carries them could lead to a way to block...
Vulnerability and extinction risk of migratory species from different regions and ecosystems worldwide
Forty million miles of major roads crisscross the Earth's continents -- enough to circle the planet 1,600 times. For humans, these thoroughfares are a...
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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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Do you see a devil in this orchid?
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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