Mammals in the time of dinosaurs held each other back
Scientists discover that dinosaurs were not the main competition for mammals during the time of the dinosaurs, challenging previously held ideas about evolution.
Discovery of flowering gene in cacao may lead to accelerated breeding strategies
For the first time, researchers have identified a gene that controls flowering in cacao, a discovery that may help accelerate breeding efforts aimed at...
Climate policies, transition risk, and financial stability
The way in which banks react to climate risks and uncertainty could impact financial stability as well as the world's transition to a low-carbon...
Greenland becoming darker, warmer as its snow ages and changes shape
A reduction in the amount of fresh, light-colored snow in parts of Greenland is exposing older, darker snow. The research reports on new weather...
Global land use more extensive than estimated
Humans leave their 'footprints' on the land area all around the globe. These land-use changes play an important role for nutrition, climate, and biodiversity....
New numerical method makes simulating landslide tsunamis possible
Researchers have developed a new numerical method that paves the way for simulating landslide tsunamis.
Two biodiversity refugia identified in the Eastern Bering Sea
Scientists have used species survey and climate data to identify two marine biodiversity refugia in the Eastern Bering Sea - regions where species richness,...
New cyanobacteria species spotlights early life
Cyanobacteria first evolved to perform photosynthesis about 2.4 billion years ago, pumping tons of oxygen into the atmosphere - a period known as the...
Mammals can use their intestines to breathe
Rodents and pigs share with certain aquatic organisms the ability to use their intestines for respiration, finds a study publishing May 14th in the...
Earth’s oldest minerals date onset of plate tectonics to 3.6 billion years ago
Scientists provide new evidence that modern plate tectonics, a defining feature of Earth and its unique ability to support life, emerged roughly 3.6 billion...
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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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