Research could improve management of conflict between wildlife and farmers across the globe
A new study highlights improvements in the way conflicts between wildlife conservation and farming are managed worldwide.
Citizen science birding data passes scientific muster
Biologists report that eBird observations match trends in bird species populations measured by US government surveys to within 0.4 percent.
Life in the fast flow: Tadpoles of new species rely on ‘suction cups’ to...
The young of two new species and a genus of frog found to inhabit Sumatra's rainforests have developed a unique ability to latch onto...
Unique diamond impurities indicate water deep in Earth’s mantle
Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that fluid water pockets may exist as far as 500 miles deep into the Earth's mantle.
West Coast waters returning to normal but salmon catches lagging
Ocean conditions off most of the US West Coast are returning roughly to average, after an extreme marine heat wave from about 2014 to...
Carbon could be locked in forests
Argonne researchers have found that in the next 100 years, already existing reforestation in the country could help topsoil absorb an additional 2 billion...
Experiment sheds new light on prehistoric ocean conditions
An international research team modeled the prehistoric ocean to study the reduction of iron. The team's findings may reinterpret the conditions under which iron-rich...
Majority of mining-related injuries and illness in Illinois go unreported
Illnesses and injuries associated with working in Illinois mines are substantially underreported to the federal agency tasked with tracking these events, according to a...
Evading in-flight lightning strikes
A new study shows that electrically charging airplanes may reduce their risk of being struck by lightning.
Report identifies options for lowering risk of failure of undersea bolts on offshore oil...
A new report identifies strategies for improving the reliability of bolts used in offshore oil and gas drilling rigs, thereby reducing the risk that...
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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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