Immersive VR: Empowering kids to survive in fire, flood, and war
When you live in the driest State in the driest country in the world, bushfires are an unfortunate, and all-too-regular part of life. Learning...
Protecting species for the good of global climate
Until now, measures to protect climate and biodiversity have often been developed in parallel. However, this is now considered outdated because many approaches can...
Speed thrills but kills: Major highway in India of particular concern to reptiles and...
The National Highway 715, which passes through the Kaziranga National Park in Northeast India, is notorious for its roadkill. With protected habitats on both...
Pathogens can hitch a ride on plastic to reach the sea
Microplastics are a pathway for pathogens on land to reach the ocean, with likely consequences for human and wildlife health, according to a new...
Study reveals stream restoration trade-offs: Higher environmental benefits to be had where homeowners are...
Homeowners in Baltimore area neighborhoods where stream restoration would do the most for water quality are far less willing to pay for such projects,...
Reforming coral reefs using 3D printing
An innovation interface tailors 3D-printed reefs to their marine environment and may curb reef devastation plaguing global coral ecosystems.
How to assess a community’s resilience
Communities large and small exist throughout the West where water is life. Social systems are entwined with water systems, so water supply challenges are...
Death in darkness: A new type of cell death discovered in fly guts
A research group has discovered a completely unknown type of cell death that takes place in the guts of the common fruit fly. The...
Being in nature: Good for mind, body and nutrition
Researchers have investigated how nature relatedness -- simply feeling connected with the natural world -- benefits dietary diversity and fruit and vegetable intake.
Meat consumption must fall by at least 75 percent
If our planet Earth is to continue feeding us in the future, rich countries must significantly reduce their meat consumption -- ideally by at...
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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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