Overfishing linked to rapid evolution of codfish
The overfishing of codfish spanning the second half of the 20th century indicates that human action can force evolutionary changes more quickly than widely...
Desert ant increase the visibility of their nest entrances in the absence of landmarks
Researchers report that in the absence of visible landmarks, desert ants increase the likelihood that foraging nest mates will find their way home quickly...
Phenomenal phytoplankton: Scientists uncover cellular process behind oxygen production
According to new research, the amount of oxygen in one of 10 breaths was made possible thanks to a newly identified cellular mechanism that...
Under pressure: Foundations of stellar physics and nuclear fusion investigated
Research using the world's most energetic laser has shed light on the properties of highly compressed matter -- essential to understanding the structure of...
Geneticists discover hidden ‘whole genome duplication’ that may explain why some species survived mass...
Geneticists have unearthed a major event in the ancient history of sturgeons and paddlefish that has significant implications for the way we understand evolution....
Study leads to milestone advances in understanding lethal bronzing of palm trees
Scientists have identified a key chemical associated with lethal bronzing (LB) infected palm trees. LB is a bacterial disease that kills more than 20...
Protecting large ocean areas doesn’t curb fishing catches
In the first-ever 'before and after' assessment of the impact of establishing Mexico's Revillagigedo National Park on the fishing industry, a team of US...
Ground beneath Thwaites Glacier mapped
The ground beneath Antarctica's most vulnerable glacier has now been mapped, helping scientists to better understand how it is being affected by climate change....
Fairy tales offer accessible ways to communicate energy research in the social sciences to...
A team of researchers has been developing accessible and creative means of communicating sustainability research from the social sciences for policymakers and the wider...
Saved from extinction, Southern California’s Channel Island Foxes now face new threat to survival
Starting in the 1990s, Island Fox populations began to dwindle due to an outbreak of canine distemper and an increase in attacks by golden...
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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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