Helping prevent eco-interventions from backfiring
Drastic ecosystem interventions like eradicating an unwanted species can sometimes backfire, but new modelling may help to avoid these ecological hiccups. Despite all good...
Potential global spread of new coronavirus
Experts in population mapping have identified cities and provinces within mainland China, and cities and countries worldwide, which are at high-risk from the spread...
Air pollution impacts can be heart-stopping
There is an increased risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest even from short-term exposure to low concentrations of dangerously small particulate matter PM2.5, an international...
Prairie plants need fiery romance
In a new study, researchers found that prescribed, expert-controlled fires are critically important to successful reproduction in prairie plants. Fires cause prairie plants to...
For cheaper solar cells, thinner really is better
Researchers have outlined a pathway to slashing costs further, this time by slimming down the silicon cells themselves.
Tiny salamander’s huge genome may harbor the secrets of regeneration
If scientists can find the genetic basis for the axolotl's ability to regenerate, they might be able to find ways to restore damaged tissue...
Instant hydrogen production for powering fuel cells
Researchers investigated real-time, on-demand hydrogen generation for use in fuel cells, which are a quiet and clean form of energy.
Rethinking land conservation to protect species that will need to move with climate change
A new study finds that many species of animals and plants likely will need to migrate under climate change, and that conservation efforts will...
Upper-plate earthquakes caused uplift along New Zealand’s Northern Hikurangi Margin
Earthquakes along a complex series of faults in the upper plate of New Zealand's northern Hikurangi Subduction Margin were responsible for coastal uplift in...
Increasing tropical land use is disrupting the carbon cycle
An international study shows that the rapid increase in land use in the world's tropical areas is affecting the global carbon cycle more than...
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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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