Earliest evidence of humans changing ecosystems with fire
A new study provides the earliest evidence to date of ancient humans significantly altering entire ecosystems with flames. The study combines archaeological evidence --...
Research confirms trawl ban substantially increases the abundance of marine organisms
Biodiversity is of crucial importance to the marine ecosystem. The prohibition of trawling activities in the Hong Kong marine environment for two and a...
What is driving reductions in residential greenhouse gas emissions in the US?
A study finds smarter home construction and decarbonization of electric supply are contributing to lower emissions from individual households, but troubling trends show other...
Methane nibbling bacteria are more active during summer
Bacteria that thrive on methane released from the ocean floor are an important barrier preventing the greenhouse gas from reaching the atmosphere. A new...
Urgent action needed to protect dolphins and porpoises from bycatch in European waters
Marine scientists are calling on the EU to adopt a comprehensive plan to protect dolphins and porpoises from fisheries bycatch in European waters. To...
Catastrophic sea-level rise from Antarctic melting possible with severe global warming
The Antarctic ice sheet is much less likely to become unstable and cause dramatic sea-level rise in upcoming centuries if the world follows policies...
Bees thrive where it’s hot and dry: A unique biodiversity hotspot located in North...
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New Monarch butterfly breeding pattern inspires hope
A count of the Western Monarch butterfly population last winter saw a staggering drop in numbers, but there are hopeful signs the beautiful pollinators...
Legendary Sargasso Sea may be sea turtles’ destination during mysterious ‘lost years’
New research indicates that the legendary Sargasso Sea, which includes part of the Bermuda Triangle and has long featured in fiction as a place...
Coral fights back against crown of thorns starfish
Coral can fight back against attacking juvenile crown of thorns starfish - using stinging cells to injure and even kill, showing that coral are...
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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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