Fungi-based meat alternatives to help save Earth’s forests
Substituting 20 % of meat from cattle with microbial protein -- a meat alternative produced in fermentation tanks -- by 2050 could halve deforestation,...
A new wearable technology — for plants
Plants can't speak up when they are thirsty. And visual signs, such as shriveling or browning leaves, don't start until most of their water...
Landslides can have a major impact on glacier melt and movement
Using satellite imagery to study the effects of a 2019 landslide on the Amalia Glacier in Patagonia, a research team found the landslide helped...
Urbanization linked to poor ecological knowledge, less environmental action
A new study highlights a sharp contrast between urban and suburban ways of thinking about coastal ecosystems. The authors of the study used statistical...
Comprehensive regional diagnostic of microbial ocean life using DNA testing
Scientists have used tools of genetics research akin to those used in genealogical research to evaluate the diversity of marine life off the California...
Children’s products labeled water- or stain-resistant may contain PFAS
Seems like kids are always getting into something, so products marketed toward them often claim to repel liquids. Some items contain potentially harmful per-...
Seashell-inspired shield protects materials in hostile environments
An ecological protective coating, stronger yet less expensive than potentially dangerous beryllium shielding, is baked of alternating layers of sugar and silica. The simple...
New portal improves forecasts of devastating storms in West Africa
Storms in the Sahel region, which can reach over 100km in size, have become more extreme since the 1980s due to global warming, with...
Study of ancient predators sheds light on how humans did — or didn’t —...
A new analysis of the remains of ancient predators reveals new information about how prehistoric humans did -- or didn't -- find their food.
Study develops framework for forecasting contribution of snowpack to flood risk during winter storms
A new study provides a framework for a snowpack decision support tool that could help water managers prepare for potential flooding during rain-on-snow events,...
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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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