Toward end of Ice Age, human beings witnessed fires larger than dinosaur killers
12,800 years ago, thanks to fragments of a comet, humans saw an astonishing 10 percent of the Earth's land surface, or about 10 million...
Oklahoma’s earthquakes strongly linked to wastewater injection depth
Human-made earthquakes in Oklahoma are strongly linked to the depth at which wastewater from the oil and gas industry are injected into the ground,...
New water-splitting method could open path to hydrogen economy
Researchers have found a way to more efficiently generate hydrogen from water - an important key to making clean energy more viable. Using inexpensive...
Tracking microbial diversity through the terrestrial subsurface
Scientists have investigate samples collected at Utah's Crystal Geyser over one of its complex, five-day eruption cycles.
Coastal cities: Hazard mitigation, recovery plans
The field of urban planning is gaining interest as cities around the world are facing increased exposure to weather-related risks and hazards ranging from...
Changing landscape means some Arctic ponds may potentially be a significant source of carbon...
A new Canadian study has found that carbon released by some ponds in the High Arctic could potentially be a hidden source of greenhouse...
Agroforestry systems may play vital role in mitigating climate change
Agroforestry could play an important role in mitigating climate change because it sequesters more atmospheric carbon in plant parts and soil than conventional farming,...
Comprehensive study on Atlantic Forest mammals
The Atlantic Forest, the second most biodiverse forest system in South America (after the Amazon), once covered roughly 463,000 square miles of habitat. Today,...
Arctic lakes are releasing relatively young carbon
When Arctic permafrost soil thaws, greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, but most of the carbon currently escaping from lakes in northern Alaska...
Warmer climate can give Europe dengue fever
Large parts of Europe can suffer from the dreaded dengue fever unless climate change is attenuated. The mosquito that can transmit the disease needs...
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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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