A wholly sustainable plastics economy is feasible
A new study shows what it will take for the plastics industry to become completely sustainable: lots of recycling combined with the use of...
Mineral particles and their role in oxygenating the Earth’s atmosphere
Mineral particles played a key role in raising oxygen levels in the Earth's atmosphere billions of years ago, with major implications for the way...
Messages about the ‘felt intensity’ of earthquakes via app can potentially assist early disaster...
After an earthquake, it is crucial in the early phase of disaster management to obtain a rapid assessment of the severity of the impact...
Can artificial intelligence help find life on Mars or icy worlds?
Researchers have mapped the sparse life hidden away in salt domes, rocks and crystals at Salar de Pajonales at the boundary of the Chilean...
Mississippi River Delta study reveals which human actions contribute to land loss
Scientists reveal new information about the role humans have played in large-scale land loss in the Mississippi River Delta -- crucial information in determining...
A mixture of trees purifies urban air best
Conifers are generally better than broad-leafed trees at purifying air from pollutants. A new study shows that the best trees for air purification depend...
Drones detect moss beds and changes to Antarctica climate
Researchers are using drones with highly advanced sensors and AI to map large areas and to study changes to Antarctica's climate.
Cheap charcoal air filters offer improvements to in-vehicle air quality
A cheap charcoal air filter can reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) inside vehicles by as much as 90%, compared to levels outside the vehicle.
Phone-based measurements provide fast, accurate information about the health of forests
Researchers have developed an algorithm that uses computer vision techniques to accurately measure trees almost five times faster than traditional, manual methods.
Sea level rise poses particular risk for Asian megacities
Sea level rise this century may disproportionately affect certain Asian megacities, according to new research that looks at the effects of natural sea level...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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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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