By 2100, arid cities will suffer from more severe heat waves than temperate cities
By 2100, arid cities like Phoenix will become hotbeds for heatwaves compared to their rural surroundings, while cities on the eastern seaboard will be...
Scientists identify factors which drive the evolution of herbicide resistance
Scientists have identified factors which are driving the evolution of herbicide resistance in crops -- something which could also have an impact on medicine...
Fashion waste turned into multifunctional material
A research team has devised a fast, cheap and green method to convert fashion waste into highly compressible and ultralight cotton aerogels.
Improved prediction of pesticide residues
The use of pesticides can lead to a build-up of toxic and ecologically harmful residues in the soil. Until recently, it was not possible...
Who should be held responsible for the Aliso Canyon gas leak?
A new analysis of the Aliso Canyon gas leak determined corporate dysfunction and lax regulatory oversight led to the largest greenhouse gas leak in...
#EpicDuckChallenge shows we can count on drones
A few thousand rubber ducks, a group of experienced wildlife spotters and a drone have proven the usefulness and accuracy of drones for wildlife...
Bats as barometer of climate change
Bats spend every night hard at work for local farmers, consuming over half of their own weight in insects, many of which are harmful...
Weeds out of control
Herbicides can no longer control the weeds that threaten crop productivity and food security in the UK because the plants have evolved resistance, and...
‘Hot spots’ of water quality violations
While serious violations like those in the Flint, Michigan, crises are rare, ensuring reliable access to safe drinking water poses challenges for communities across...
Turbulence: Adequate scaling thanks to surface roughness
Turbulence in oceans, in the atmosphere or in industry, is billions of times stronger than in lab experiments. Simply upscaling the lab results is...
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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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In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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