Seismic sensing reveals flood damage potential
Rapidly evolving floods are a major and growing hazard worldwide. Currently, their onset and evolution is hard to identify using existing systems. However, seismic...
The missing link: Fatty acid metabolism impacts plant immunity
A recent study reveals a new dimension to the role of FA biosynthesis in plants by providing a direct link to the plant defense...
Researchers take key step toward big gains in plastics recycling
Researchers have taken a key step toward greatly expanding the range of plastics that can be recycled.
Land in a cyclone’s wake becomes more vulnerable to forest fires
The strong winds and torrential rains that accompany a cyclone do tremendous damage to ecosystems, and this damage can make them more prone to...
Accurately tracking how plastic biodegrades
Researchers have developed an approach to accurately record and fully track the biodegradation of plastics in soils.
Social spiders have different ways of hunting in groups
New research has identified how social spiders evolved different ways of hunting in groups. While these spiders have evolved socially similar behaviors -- living...
‘Plant blindness’ is caused by urban life and could be cured through wild food...
'Plant blindness' is caused by a lack of exposure to nature and could be cured by close contact through activities such as wild food...
Chemists boost eco-friendly battery performance using catalysts with unconventional phase nanostructures
The metal-carbon dioxide battery is a promising and environmentally friendly technology, but its energy efficiency is limited. Recently, a research team has discovered an...
Animals in national parks impacted by even just a few people
A new study has found that even in remote, rarely visited national parks, the presence of even just a few humans impacts the activity...
Bees active in woodland tree-tops
Research shows that wild bees may be just as happy visiting woodland tree tops as they are among the flowers at ground level. The...
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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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