The Anthropocene: Scientists respond to criticisms of a new geological epoch
'Irreversible' changes to the Earth provide striking evidence of new epoch, experts suggest.
When air pollution is bad, know how to protect yourself
There are steps we can take to protect ourselves and our families from air pollution, which has well-documented negative consequences for childhood asthma, birth...
Study of non-rainfall water in Namib Desert reveals unexpected origins
In a study conducted in one of the world's oldest and most biologically diverse deserts, scientists explore the origins of water other than rainfall...
Nature conservation as a bridge to peace in the Middle East
Loss of biodiversity is a major challenge in today's world as is the quest for peace in regions engaged in conflict. But scientists say...
The Cerberus Groundsnake is a Critically Endangered new species from Ecuador
The snake fauna of Central and South America seems largely under-researched, since as many as thirty-three species of a single genus have been discovered...
Google Street View cars are eyes on the ground for urban methane leaks
A set of Google Street View mapping cars, specially equipped with cutting-edge methane analyzers, are allowing researchers to 'see' invisible methane leaks from natural...
Pulverizing electronic waste is green, clean — and cold
Milling electronic waste into nanoscale particles allows polymers, oxides and metals to be separated for recycling into new products. The process takes advantage of...
Evolutionary biology professor explains how to ‘Walk the Tree of Life’
A professor discusses why the evolutionary Tree of Life approach to biodiversity education is best, to what extent the traditional taxonomy is still used...
Foundation of aquatic life can rapidly adapt to global warming
Important microscopic creatures which produce half of the oxygen in the atmosphere can rapidly adapt to global warming, new research suggests.
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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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