Crime-scene technique used to track turtles
Scientists have used satellite tracking and a crime-scene technique to discover an important feeding ground for green turtles in the Mediterranean.
Acoustic monitoring provides holistic picture of biodiversity
Ecologists are using a network of 'outdoor recording studios' to better monitor the subtropical Japanese island of Okinawa.
Animation meets biology: Shedding new light on animal behavior
Many animals rely on movement to find prey and avoid predators. Movement is also an essential component of the territorial displays of lizards, comprising...
Rise of populism affects wildlife management in US
A cultural backlash stemming from the rise of populism may limit opportunities for state fish and wildlife agencies to adapt to changing social values...
Optical diagnostic to help improve fuel economy while reducing emissions
A new optical device that helps researchers image pollutants in combusting fuel sprays might lead to clearer skies in the future. An optical setup...
Agricultural productivity drove Euro-American settlement of Utah
Anthropologists adapted a well-known ecological model, and tested its predictions by combining satellite-derived measures of agricultural suitability with historical census data. They found that...
Dendritic fibrous nanosilica: All-in-one nanomaterial for energy, environment and health
Dendritic fibrous nanosilica (DFNS), also known as KCC-1, has a unique fibrous morphology and a high surface area with improved accessibility to the internal...
Protecting the wild: Professor helps to minimize recreation disturbance to wildlife
Investigators have harnessed existing technology to help recreation ecologists and managers better understand and minimize those recreation disturbances to wildlife.
Science confirms you should stop and smell the roses
There's truth to the idea that spending time outdoors is a direct line to happiness, say researchers. In fact, if people simply take time...
Newly discovered volcanic rock minerals may offer new insights into earth’s evolution
Scientists have found evidence showing that komatiites, or three-billion-year old volcanic rock found within the Earth's mantle, had a different composition than modern ones....
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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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