Solutions for fighting pollution in the oceans
Maritime litter is among the most urgent global pollution issues. Marine scientist have published an overview study of solutions for prevention, monitoring, and removal....
Endangered blue whales recorded off southwest coast of India
Underwater recordings show that endangered blue whales are present and singing off the southwest coast of India. This extends the range of a known...
Lodgers on manganese nodules: Sponges promote a high diversity
Deep down in the ocean, valuable raw materials are stored, such as nodules of manganese. These resources could help meeting our increasing demand for...
How to beat the heat: Memory mechanism allows plants to adapt to heat stress
Researchers have found that plants adapt to heat stress via a specific 'memory' mechanism. The JUMONJI family of proteins can control small heat shock...
Researchers develop tool to aid in development, efficiency of hydrogen-powered cars
Researchers are addressing one aspect of creating fuel cells that can convert hydrogen and oxygen safely into water by developing new computational tools and...
Aspirin takes the headache out of ecological restoration
New research has shown how a readily available, cheap and safe-to-use product found in the medicine cabinet of most homes could be the key...
The impact of double-cropping
A new study quantifies for the first time the impact that double-cropping had on helping Brazil achieve its national grain boom.
Origin of fairy circles: Euphorbia hypothesis disproved
The fairy circles of the Namib are one of nature's greatest mysteries. Millions of these circular barren patches extend over vast areas along the...
Warmer temperatures lessen COVID-19 spread, but control measures still needed, study finds
New research shows transmission of the virus behind COVID-19 varies seasonally, but warmer conditions are not enough to prevent transmission.
Hope for critically endangered gorillas in eastern DRC
A new study has updated the global population estimate for the Critically Endangered Grauer's gorillas (Gorilla beringei graueri) -- the world's largest gorilla subspecies...
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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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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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