Scientists find surprising evidence of rapid changes in the Arctic
Scientists have found surprising evidence of rapid climate change in the Arctic: In the middle of the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole, they...
Thermometer for global ocean
There's a new way to measure the average temperature of the ocean.
Researchers use ‘global thermometer’ to track temperature extremes, droughts
Large areas of Earth's surface are experiencing rising maximum temperatures, which affect virtually every ecosystem on the planet, including ice sheets and tropical forests...
Environmentally safe red glare rocket changes fireworks, soldier technology
Researchers have developed an environmentally friendly red light flare popular in fireworks displays and among Soldiers who use them in training and battlefield operations...
New report calls for research to better understand, predict Gulf of Mexico’s loop current...
A new report calls for an international, multi-institutional comprehensive campaign of research, observation, and analysis activities that would help improve understanding and prediction of...
Integrating two types of crop models to predict the effect of climate change on...
Scientists now have a new tool to predict the future effects of climate change on crop yields. Researchers are attempting to bridge two types...
Alfalfa loss? Annual ryegrass is a win
In the U.S., alfalfa is grown mainly in western and northern states. The cold winters and other factors can lead to losses for farmers...
Arctic clouds highly sensitive to air pollution
A study by atmospheric scientists has found that the air in the Arctic is extraordinarily sensitive to air pollution, and that particulate matter may...
Automated bird identification system based on bird calls and song
Birds play an important role in a wide variety of ecosystems as both predator and prey, in controlling insect populations, pollinating and seed dispersal...
An adaptation 150 million years in the making
Just how do snapping shrimp snap? This was the question plaguing scientists who set out to uncover the mysterious mechanisms producing big biology in...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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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
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