‘Surfing’ particles: Physicists solve a mystery surrounding aurora borealis
The spectacularly colorful aurora borealis -- or northern lights -- that fills the sky in high-latitude regions has fascinated people for thousands of years....
Efficiently ‘switching on’ bacteria to produce high-value chemicals
High-value chemicals used in biofuels and pharmaceuticals can be made from bacteria by switching their chemistry to produce novel products. Researchers have found a...
Monarchs raised in captivity can orient themselves for migration
Researchers found monarchs raised in captivity can successfully migrate if given time to orient themselves. They discovered this by equipping the butterflies with tiny...
Scientists develop the ‘evotype’ to unlock power of evolution for better engineering biology
Scientists have pioneered a new approach to help biological engineers both harness and design the evolutionary potential of new biosystems. Their concept of the...
Cleaning up mining pollution in rivers
Mining involves moving a lot of rock, so some mess is expected. However, mining operations can continue to affect ecosystems long after activity has...
New population of pygmy blue whales discovered with help of bomb detectors
Blue whales may be the biggest animals in the world, but they're also some of the hardest to find. A team of scientists are...
Porpoises seem to cooperate in surprisingly sophisticated group hunting
Drone footage shows that porpoises may be more social and cooperative than previously thought.
Earth’s meteorite impacts over past 500 million years tracked
For the first time, a unique study has tracked the meteorite flux to Earth over the past 500 million years. Contrary to current theories,...
Deforestation darkening the seas above world’s second biggest reef
Converting Central American tropical forests into agricultural land is changing the color and composition of natural material washing into nearby rivers, making it less...
Snowflake morays can feed on land, swallow prey without water
A new study shows that pharyngeal jaws enable at least one species of moray eel to feed on land.
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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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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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