New insight into the possible origins of life
Researchers have for the first time been able to create an RNA molecule that replicates, diversifies and develops complexity, following Darwinian evolution. This has...
Massive study shows urbanization drives adaptive evolution
A massive study on a tiny roadside weed shows urbanization is leading to adaptive evolution at a global scale. Scientists from 160 cities across...
How cattle ranchers in Brazil could help reduce carbon emissions
Providing customized training to Brazilian ranchers can not only help keep carbon in the ground, but improve their livelihoods and mitigate climate change, according...
As oceans warm, marine cold spells are disappearing
Marine cold spells are cold versions of heat waves: periods of exceptionally cold water, able to hurt or help the ecosystems they hit. Today,...
Smoke from major wildfires destroys the ozone layer
A new study shows that smoke from wildfires destroys the ozone layer. Researchers caution that if major fires become more frequent with a changing...
Monarch butterflies increasingly plagued by parasites
Monarch butterflies, one of the most iconic insects of North America, are increasingly plagued by a debilitating parasite, a major new analysis shows.
Rapid adaptation in fruit flies
Evolution is normally considered to be a gradual process, unfolding over long timescales. But new findings show that widespread physical and genomic adaptation to...
Methane-eating bacteria convert greenhouse gas to fuel
Methanotrophic bacteria consume 30 million metric tons of methane per year and have captivated researchers for their natural ability to convert the potent greenhouse...
The oxidation of volcanoes — a magma opus
A new study unlocks the science behind a key ingredient -- namely oxygen -- in some of the world's most violent volcanoes. The research...
Black swifts descended rapidly during lunar eclipse
An international research team has studied the flight behavior of the mysterious black swift. They found, among other things, that the black swift rises...
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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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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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