Forest to pasture: Keeping trees could reduce climate consequences
Researchers studied a practice known as silvopasture which intentionally preserves trees in pastures where livestock graze. They found that compared to a completely cleared,...
Sharks may be closer to the city than you think, new study finds
The world's coastlines are rapidly urbanizing, but how this increased human presence may impact species living in the ocean is not fully understood. Scientists...
Newly documented population of polar bears in Southeast Greenland sheds light on the species’...
A new population of polar bears documented on the southeast coast of Greenland use glacier ice to survive despite limited access to sea ice....
Humans responsible for over 90% of world’s oil slicks
Scientists mapping oil pollution across the Earth's oceans have found that more than 90% of chronic oil slicks come from human sources, a much...
Once seen as fleeting, a new solar tech proves its lasting power
Researchers have developed the first perovskite solar cell with a commercially viable lifetime, marking a major milestone for an emerging class of renewable energy...
Repeated hurricane exposure linked to adverse psychological symptoms
Repeated exposure to hurricanes, whether direct, indirect or media-based, is linked to adverse psychological symptoms and may be associated with increased mental health problems,...
Research extends the lifetime of molecules in organic flow batteries to practical values
Researchers have developed a new method to dramatically extend the lifetime of organic aqueous flow batteries, improving the commercial viability of a technology that...
Who wants to be a billionaire? Most don’t — which is good news for...
A new study busts the long-held economic belief that humans are all motivated to want more and more, which could have important implications for...
Wildfire smoke exposure negatively impacts dairy cow health
Increasing frequency and size of wildfires in the United States over the past several decades affect everything from human life and health to air...
Can a parasitic wasp save your fruit crops?
Researchers developed a toolkit for investigating the molecular mechanisms governing the parasitic nature of the wasp species Asobara japonica. They first used DNA and...
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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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