Rare insect found in Arkansas sets historic record, prompts mystery
A giant insect found in Arkansas has set historic records. The Polystoechotes punctata or giant lacewing is the first of its kind recorded in...
Researchers uncover new water monitoring technique
The new method simultaneously monitors the size and shape of the clumps and the mixing intensity in a single step, in real time, allowing...
Sea urchin die-offs threaten Caribbean coral reefs
The sustained loss of a once abundant species of sea urchin in the Caribbean could also result in the functional extinction of diverse coral...
New superacid converts harmful compounds into sustainable chemicals
Researchers have succeeded in producing very special catalysts, known as 'Lewis superacids', which can be used to break strong chemical bonds and speed up...
Measuring 6,000 African cities: Double the population means triple the energy costs
Using a new dataset, scientists analyzed the coordinates and surface of 183 million buildings in nearly 6,000 cities across all 52 countries in Africa....
Human-wildlife conflicts rising worldwide with climate change
Scientists reveal that a warming world is increasing human-wildlife conflicts globally. They show that climate shifts can drive conflicts by altering animal habitats, the...
Ancient proteins offer new clues about origin of life on Earth
By simulating early Earth conditions in the lab, researchers have found that without specific amino acids, ancient proteins would not have known how to...
Tiny environmental plastic particles in mom’s food reach unborn children
New research traces plastics from food to placentas to fetal organs.
Corralling ions improves viability of next generation solar cells
Researchers have discovered that channeling ions into defined pathways in perovskite materials improves the stability and operational performance of perovskite solar cells. The finding...
Satellites observe speed-up of Glaciers on the Antarctic Peninsula
Glaciers -- giant blocks of moving ice -- along Antarctica's coastline are flowing faster in the summer because of a combination of melting snow...
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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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