‘Fathers do matter’ for the wandering albatross
Biologists have been looking at the body mass of the wandering albatross. Variation in body mass distribution is expected to have consequences for the...
Why did hunter-gatherers first begin farming?
The beginnings of agriculture changed human history and has fascinated scientists for centuries. Researchers have now shed light on how hunter-gatherers first began farming...
Protecting Peru’s river dolphins
River dolphins and Amazonian manatees in Peru will benefit from new protection thanks to a newly developed plan.
Rise of aggressive reef predator may impede sea urchin recovery, study finds
A new study suggests that an aggressive reef competitor -- the Threespot Damselfish -- may have impeded the recovery of Caribbean long-spined sea urchin...
No escaping ocean plastic: 37 million bits of litter on one of world’s remotest...
The beaches of one of the world's most remote islands have been found to be polluted with the highest density of plastic debris reported...
Rare Earth element mineral potential in the southeastern US coastal plain
Rare Earth elements have become increasingly important for advanced technologies, from cell phones to renewable energy to defense systems. Mineral resources hosted in heavy...
Code of conduct needed for ocean conservation, study says
A diverse group of the world's leading experts in marine conservation is calling for a Hippocratic Oath for ocean conservation -- not unlike the...
NASA’s EPIC view spots flashes on Earth
One million miles from Earth, a NASA camera is capturing unexpected flashes of light reflecting off our planet.
Researcher identifies key differences in solar wind models
The challenge of predicting space weather, which can cause issues with telecommunications and other satellite operations on Earth, requires a detailed understanding of the...
A better sustainable sanitary pad
Students have developed a new, 100-percent biodegradable feminine maxi pad that is made of all natural materials and is much thinner and more comfortable...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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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
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