Temperature, drought influencing movement of Plains bison
Temperature and severe drought can drive movement among herds of Plains bison, says a recent study. The team's GPS-backed data suggests that conserving the...
New discovery stops bacterial virus contamination
A new discovery could help stop bacteria being contaminated with viruses, reducing disruption and decreasing costs in industry and research.
Tracking a new path to octopus and squid sensing capabilities
Research has traced the evolutionary adaptations of octopus and squid sensing capabilities. The researchers describe for the first time the structure of an octopus...
Recovering rare earth elements in environmental water
A research group has succeeded in selectively recovering trace rare earth elements in synthetic seawater and environmental water, such as hot spring water, using...
Scientists develop new way to measure wind
Atmospheric scientists have developed an algorithm that uses data from water vapor movements to measure wind. This could help predict extreme events like hurricanes.
2022 Tongan volcanic explosion was largest natural explosion in over a century, new study...
The 2022 eruption of a submarine volcano in Tonga was more powerful than the largest U.S. nuclear explosion, according to a new study. The...
Tastes differ — even among North Atlantic killer whales
Killer whales (also known as orcas) are intelligent predators. While it's known that killer whales in the Pacific Northwest exploit widely different food types,...
Microwaves advance solar-cell production and recycling
New technology advances solar-cell production and recycling. New microwave technology will improve the manufacture of solar cells and make them easier to recycle.
Nature-based management is making rivers more resilient
Nature-based management is making rivers more resilient. New research shows progress in Australia towards United Nations goals, making rivers more able to recover from...
Air pollution is not just a human problem — it’s also changing the gut...
Human activity is contributing to pollution that is affecting our health. According to WHO estimates, atmospheric air pollution is estimated to cause 4.2 million...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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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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