New research demonstrates high value ‘injurious weeds’ can bring to pollinators
New research compares the biodiversity value of plants classed as 'injurious weeds' against those stipulated by DEFRA for pollinator targeted agri-environmental options. The findings...
Traces of life in the Earth’s deep mantle
The rapid development of fauna 540 million years ago has permanently changed the Earth - deep into its lower mantle. A team has now...
Global warming projected to increase health burden from hyponatremia
Global warming is likely to increase the number of people requiring hospitalization due to critically low sodium levels in the blood, a condition known...
Stunning new-to-science fairy wrasse is first-ever fish described by a Maldivian scientist
The Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse, a stunning new addition to the tree of life, is the first-ever Maldivian fish to be described by a local...
Natural gas flares likely source of respiratory illness spike
Flaring of natural gas from oil wells appeared to cause an increase of around 11,000 hospital visits for respiratory reasons in North Dakota, US,...
Locally sourced: Pelicans prefer native fish to sportfish at Utah’s strawberry reservoir
American white pelicans who pause their migration at Strawberry Reservoir in Utah are filling their bellies with native species like Utah sucker for the...
Human-induced disease outbreak in animals causes cascading ecological effects
A study that investigated the impacts of a mange outbreak that killed vicunas in a protected area in the Argentine Andes found that it...
Researchers create tool to help protect native fish from hybridizing with non-natives
Researchers have created a tool to assess the risk of hybridization among native and non-native fish, a development that could aid natural resource managers...
Lead exposure in last century shrunk IQ scores of half of Americans
Researchers calculate that exposure to car exhaust from leaded gas during childhood stole a collective 824 million IQ points from over 170 million Americans...
World Trade Center responders at higher risk for blood cancer-associated mutations, study finds
Scientists determined that 9/11 first responders to the World Trade Center have increased levels of mutations that escalate their risk for blood cancers or...
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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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