Native wildflowers bank on seeds underground to endure drought
Native wildflowers were surprisingly resilient during California's most recent drought, even more so than exotic grasses. To see this resilience, UC Davis researchers of...
A new discovery that makes possible prediction immediately before plasma loss
In phenomena occurring in nature and in society, it is often commented that "Something may happen at any time, but it is difficult to...
Female hunting spiders do not respond to chemical signals given out by potential mates,...
Unlike many other species, male hunting spiders do not use chemical signals such as sex pheromones to attract a mate. Instead, they make their...
Secret of magmas that produce global treasures
South Africa's history and economy has been built on its rich natural treasures of a number of precious metals, stones and minerals. The country's...
Ecotourism direct payment approach for wildlife sightings reduces illegal hunting
A new study finds that an ecotourism strategy based on 'direct payments,' where local people are compensated for the amount of wildlife seen by...
Converting CO2 into usable energy
Scientists show that single nickel atoms are an efficient, cost-effective catalyst for converting carbon dioxide into useful chemicals.
Recycled carbon fiber improve permeable pavement
A research team is solving a high-tech waste problem while addressing the environmental challenge of stormwater run-off. The researchers have shown they can greatly...
Do you know where your xenon is?
The paradox of the missing xenon might sound like the title of the latest airport thriller, but it's actually a problem that's stumped geophysicists...
Fixing damaged ecosystems: How much does restoration help?
Billions of dollars are spent annually on repairing ecosystems damaged by people. A new meta-analysis of 400 studies that document recovery from such large-scale...
Understanding freshwater toxic algal blooms
Using two different measurement methods, researchers have conducted a two-year study of North Carolina's Jordan Lake in which they monitored toxic algal blooms. The...
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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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