Global hotspots for soil nature conservation are poorly protected
Current protected areas only poorly cover the places most relevant for conserving soil ecological values. To assess global hotspots for preserving soil ecological values,...
Greener trucking would benefit disadvantaged Californians more than greener buildings
As Californians work toward a publicly stated goal of carbon neutrality by 2045, residents of the Golden State stand to reap such additional benefits...
Learning about the first animals on Earth from life at the poles
The amazing survival strategies of polar marine creatures might help to explain how the first animals on Earth could have evolved earlier than the...
Would traffic noise from future flying cars cause stress?
Study shows that not only are loud vehicles flying overhead a cause of noise pollution-related stress, the effect of that stress remains on the...
Health of coral reefs written in the sand — and visible via satellite
How healthy are coral reefs? And how are they responding to climate change? After more than 10 years of monitoring the Great Barrier Reef,...
Mechanical devices to clear the ocean of plastics may not be the answer
A new study suggests that while mechanical devices do remove plastics and other items of litter from marinas and harbors, the quantities of litter...
Vast ice sheet facing climate fight on two fronts
The Greenland ice sheet may be more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought, new research suggests.
Eco-labels on menu options prompt diners to make more sustainable choices
A new study has shown adding eco-friendly ratings on menu items results in diners making choices which are kinder to the environment.
Maintaining green parks and gardens in cities has the potential to lower the risk...
Maintaining green parks and gardens in cities has the potential to lower the risk of crime, research suggests. More green space in a city...
Getting it to stick: Grabbing CO2 out of the air
Direct air capture is hard to do. Researchers are now designing new materials that selectively catch carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
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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
In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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