‘Segment-jumping’ ridgecrest earthquakes explored in new study
Seismologists used a powerful supercomputer that incorporated data-infused and physics-based models to identify the link between the 2019 Ridgecrest earthquakes.
Move over, armadillos: There’s a new bone-plated mammal in town
Armadillos have long been considered to be the only living mammals that produce protective bony plates. But a new study unexpectedly shows that African...
Consistent link between the seaside and better health
Seaside residents and holidaymakers have felt it for centuries, but scientists have only recently started to investigate possible health benefits of the coast. Using...
Not so biodegradable: Bio-based plastic and plastic-blend textiles do not biodegrade in the ocean
A new study tracked the ability of natural, synthetic, and blended fabrics to biodegrade directly in the ocean.
Simultaneous atmospheric and marine observations directly beneath a violent, Category 5 typhoon in the...
Scientists have successfully conducted a simultaneous marine and atmospheric measurements at multiple locations directly beneath a violent, Category 5, which is the strongest class,...
New technique substantially reduces mouse damage to crops even during plagues
A non-toxic method to prevent mice from devouring wheat crops has been shown to drastically reduce seed loss.
Extinct offshore volcano could store gigatons of carbon dioxide
A new study concludes that an extinct volcano off the shore of Portugal could store as much as 1.2-8.6 gigatons of carbon dioxide, the...
Prescribed burns encourage foul-smelling invaders
Though prescribed burns reduce wildfire threats and even improve habitat for some animals, new research shows these fires also spread stinknet, an aptly named...
Researchers examine cooling power plants with brackish groundwater
Nontraditional water sources can be deployed to help cope with climate-induced water risks and tackle the increasing water demand for decarbonization of fossil fuel-fired...
Coastal ecosystems are a net greenhouse gas sink, new research shows
A new greenhouse gas budget shows coastal ecosystems globally are a net greenhouse gas sink for carbon dioxide (CO2) but emissions of methane (CH4)...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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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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