Scientists look to the sky in effort to mitigate carbon problem
A global research effort has assessed two promising technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. While still in the early stages of development,...
Discovery reveals large, year-round ozone hole over tropics
Scientist reveal a large, all-season ozone hole in the lower stratosphere over the tropics comparable in depth to that of the well-known springtime Antarctic...
Scientists link the changing Azores High and the drying Iberian region to anthropogenic climate...
Projected changes in wintertime precipitation make agriculture in the Iberian region some of the most vulnerable in Europe, according to a new study that...
Why natural gas is not a bridge technology
The expansion of natural gas infrastructure jeopardizes energy transition, as natural gas is not a bridge technology towards a 100 per cent renewable energy...
Ploughing and tilling soil on slopes is jeopardizing future farm yields
Ploughing and tilling on hilly slopes is causing farm soils to thin and threatens future crop yields, a new study finds. Scientists behind the...
Eavesdropping on whales in the high Arctic
Earth's oceans are crisscrossed with roughly 1.2 million km of fiber optic telecommunication cables. Researchers have now succeeded in using a fiber in a...
Knowing Earth’s energy imbalance is critical in preventing global warming, study finds
The imbalance of energy on Earth is the most important metric in order to gauge the size and effects of climate change, according to...
What are whale sharks up to?
Satellite-tracking of the largest fish in the ocean offered insight into their migratory and feeding behavior, but their breeding grounds are still a mystery.
Montana bio station researchers discuss mine risks to salmon rivers
Recently, a group of 23 science and policy experts from the U.S. and Canada published a review of mining risks to watersheds ranging from...
How placentas evolved in mammals
The fossil record tells us about ancient life through the preserved remains of body parts like bones, teeth and turtle shells. But how to...
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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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