Rigid waterproof coating for paper aims to reduce our dependence on plastic
For our sake and the environment, there is a considerable amount of research into the reduction of plastic for many and various applications. Researchers...
Mercury removal made easy
Mercury pollution is a global problem in water, air and soil near goldmines, cement and other heavy industries burning fossil fuels -- with removal...
Adopting low-carbon energy can reduce racial disparities in air pollution
Switching to low carbon fuels for transportation, cooking, heating, power generation and other needs would help fight climate change and also reduce racial and...
Sea turtle success stories along African east coast — but thousands still dying
Conservation of sea turtles along much of Africa's east coast has made good progress in recent decades -- but tens of thousands of turtles...
Sea ice can control Antarctic ice sheet stability, new research finds
Despite the rapid melting of ice in many parts of Antarctica during the second half of the 20th century, researchers have found that the...
Large-scale ocean sanctuaries could protect coral reefs from climate change
Earth's oceans are home to some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet, but warming temperatures are causing many marine animals, including coral,...
Disparities in natural gas leak prevalence in U.S. urban areas
A new study reveals that in U.S. cities over a several-year period, natural gas pipeline leaks were more prevalent in neighborhoods with low-income or...
Smaller female North Atlantic right whales have fewer calves: Declining body size may contribute...
The declining body size of North Atlantic right whales may have critical consequences for the future of the species. New research shows that smaller...
Hunga volcano eruption provides an explosion of data
The massive Jan. 15, 2022, eruption of the Hunga submarine volcano in the South Pacific Ocean created a variety of atmospheric wave types, including...
Jellyfish’s stinging cells hold clues to biodiversity
The cnidocytes -- or stinging cells -- that are characteristic of sea anemones, hydrae, corals and jellyfish, and make us careful of our feet...
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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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