Plastic upcycling to close the carbon cycle
A new method to convert waste plastic to fuel and raw materials promises to help close the carbon cycle at mild temperature and with...
Malaria infection harms wild African apes
Scientists conducted a study that reveals the first evidence of harm caused by malaria infection among wild African apes. They discovered that bonobo populations...
Tracking how magnetism affects animal behavior
Scientists summarize the methods used to explore how the Earth's magnetic field influences the behavior of a wide variety of animal species. This review...
‘Antisocial’ damselfish are scaring off cleaner-fish customers — and this could contribute to coral...
'Antisocial' damselfish are scaring off cleaner fish customers -- and this could contribute to coral reef breakdown. Damselfish have been discovered to disrupt 'cleaning...
A labyrinth lake provides surprising benefits for an endangered seal
The endangered Saimaa ringed seal is an Ice Age relict living in the highly labyrinthine Lake Saimaa, Finland. The newly published work shows that...
2D Janus materials could harvest abundant hydrogen fuel
Several studies have predicted that the water splitting reaction could be catalyzed by certain groups of 2D materials -- each measuring just a few...
Urban ponds require attention to ensure biodiversity
New research suggests aquatic plants can be utilized as a tool to enhance the co-existence between aquatic invertebrates and their fish predators in urban...
Why do Earth’s hemispheres look equally bright when viewed from space?
When seen from space, Earth's hemispheres -- northern and southern -- appear equally bright. For years, the brightness symmetry between hemispheres remained a mystery....
Single gene causes sea anemone’s stinging cell to lose its sting
When scientists disabled a single regulatory gene in a species of sea anemone, a stinging cell that shoots a venomous miniature harpoon for hunting...
Fungi that causes pine ghost canker detected in southern California trees
Fungal pathogens that cause pine ghost canker are infecting conifer trees in urban forests of Southern California, scientists found.
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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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Do you see a devil in this orchid?
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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