Deeper understanding of the icy depths
Scientists have uncovered new details of how ice forming below the ocean surface in Antarctica provides cold dense water that sinks to the seabed...
Methane-eating ‘borgs’ have been assimilating earth’s microbes
In Star Trek, the Borg are a ruthless, hive-minded collective that assimilate other beings with the intent of taking over the galaxy. Here on...
Timely study on rising groundwater offers hope for drought-stricken East Africa
New research indicates better groundwater supply management could hold the key to help combat the impact of climate change in East Africa, where countries...
Ancient ocean methane not an immediate climate change threat
New research has directly shown that large reservoirs of natural ocean methane in mid-latitude regions will not be catastrophically released to the atmosphere under...
Protecting very old trees can help mitigate climate change
Ancient trees -- those that are many hundreds, or even thousands, of years old -- play a vital role in biodiversity and ecosystem preservation...
Ecological imbalance: How plant diversity in Germany has changed in the past century
Germany's plant world has seen a greater number of losers than winners over the past one hundred years. While the frequencies and abundances of...
Environmental chemicals increase risk of inflammatory bowel disease
A new study leverages multiple research platforms to systematically identify environmental chemical agents that influence gastrointestinal inflammation.
Storing hydrogen fuel in salts — a step toward ‘cleaner’ energy production
Hydrogen gas could someday replace fossil fuels as a 'clean' energy source, producing only water and energy. However, handling large quantities of gaseous hydrogen...
Warmer climate causing acidification of the Arctic Ocean
Climate change is causing the Arctic Ocean's sea ice to melt away. When the polar ocean loses its cover of sea ice, carbon dioxide...
Drones show potential to improve salmon nest counts
A study showed that drone photography of the Wenatchee River during spawning season can be effective in estimating the number of rocky hollows salmon...
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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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