Forever chemicals linked to hypertension in middle-aged women
In a large, prospective study, the levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are common human-made chemicals found in water, soil, air and...
Research reveals the science behind this plant’s blue berries
A new study confirms Lantana strigocamara as the second-ever documented case of a plant creating blue-colored fruits with layered fat molecules.
The Earth moves far under our feet: A new study shows the inner core...
Scientists have found evidence that the Earth's inner core oscillates, contradicting previously accepted models that posited it consistently rotates at a faster rate than...
Despite dire warnings, monarch butterfly numbers are solid
Scientists have been warning for quite some time that monarch butterflies were slated for extinction due to diminishing winter colonies. But a new study...
Ningaloo corals are ill-equipped to handle future climate change
The relatively pristine coral populations of WA's inshore Kimberley region are better equipped to survive ocean warming than the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Marine Park,...
Wreck of historic royal ship discovered off the English coast
A royal shipwreck has been discovered off the English coast. The wreck is of one of the most famous ships of the 17th century...
Yellowstone’s history of hydrothermal explosions over the past 14,000 years
While much of public attention on Yellowstone focuses on its potential to produce large supereruptions, the hazards that are much more likely to occur...
How ‘viral dark matter’ may help mitigate climate change
A deep dive into the 5,500 marine RNA virus species scientists recently identified has found that several may help drive carbon absorbed from the...
As the ocean heats up hungrier predators take control
A hotter ocean is a hungrier ocean -- at least as far as fish predators are concerned. Scientists have discovered predator impacts in the...
How ‘green islands’ help forests regenerate after fire
A new study characterizes the role of fire refugia -- the green islands of live trees that remain after forest fires -- in forest regeneration...
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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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Do you see a devil in this orchid?
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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