Gradual evolution is back: Darwinian theory of gradual process explained in new research
Abrupt shifts in the evolution of animals -- short periods of time when an organism rapidly changes size or form -- have long been...
Substance derived from tire debris is toxic to two trout species, not just coho...
Every time it rains, fish living downstream of storm drains are exposed to pollutants, including the tire-derived compound 6PPD-quinone, in the runoff. Recently, this...
A ‘greener’ way to clean wastewater treatment filters
Membrane filters don't require much energy to purify water, making them popular for wastewater treatment. To keep these materials in tip-top condition, they're commonly...
Secret life of tomatoes: orf137 gene triggers male sterility in tomato plants
Researchers have discovered orf137, the gene underlying male sterility in a strain of tomato plant, CMS tomato. Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) -- where a...
Sustainable groundwater use could be answer to Africa’s water issues
Tapping into groundwater can help communities in Africa diversify their water supply and strengthen their drought defenses, according to a new study.
Hyperspectral sensing and AI pave new path for monitoring soil carbon
Just how much carbon is in the soil? That's a tough question to answer at large spatial scales, but understanding soil organic carbon at...
Feeding small fish to people instead of to farmed salmon could make seafood production...
Farming Atlantic salmon requires a high volume of wild-caught fish as feed, but produces only a small percentage of the world's farmed fish supply....
Small water samples can find really big animals
Scientists used an emerging genetic tool that analyzes DNA in water samples to detect whales and dolphins in New York waters.
New technique unlocks ancient history of Earth from grains of sand
Researchers have developed a new technique by studying the age of ancient grains of sand from beaches, rivers and rocks from around the world...
Study finds lower oxidative stress in children who live and study near green spaces
A study has analyzed the relationship between exposure to different green spaces and oxidative stress in children. The study concluded that greater exposure to...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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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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