Salmon sex linked to geological change
It turns out that sex can move mountains. Researchers have found that the mating habits of salmon can alter the profile of stream beds,...
Danger to Air Quality from Forest Fires
A report on forest fires confirms a trend towards longer and more intense fire seasons in Europe and neighboring regions, with wildfires now occurring...
Ice stream retreats under a cold climate
Warmer ocean surface triggered the ice retreat during The Younger Dryas.
New underwater robotic vehicle
Ben-Gurion University Introduces Israel's First Underwater Robotic Vehicle at NextTech Conference 2017
Rare tree species safeguard biodiversity in a changing climate
Rare species of trees in rainforests may help safeguard biodiversity levels as the environment undergoes change, research shows.
Worldwide change in shallow reef ecosystems predicted as waters warm
A new study based on the first global survey of marine life by scuba divers has provided fresh insights into how climate change is...
New light shed on early turquoise mining in Southwest
Researchers are blending archaeology and geochemistry to get a more complete picture of turquoise's mining and distribution in the pre-Hispanic Southwest.
Understanding the coevolving web of life as a network
Coevolution, which occurs when species interact and adapt to each other, is often studied in the context of pair-wise interactions between mutually beneficial symbiotic...
Petals produce a ‘blue halo’ that helps bees find flowers
Latest research has found that several common flower species have nanoscale ridges on the surface of their petals that meddle with light when viewed...
Illinois sportfish recovery a result of 1972 Clean Water Act, scientists report
Populations of largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish and other sportfish are at the highest levels recorded in more than a century in the Illinois River,...
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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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Do you see a devil in this orchid?
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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