US national-scale study shows that invasive grasses promote wildfire
In a first large-scale analysis, ecologists report that invasive grasses can double the number of fires. One species, cheatgrass, has a well-earned reputation as...
New tornado casualty analysis will improve future predictions
New research gives insights into tornado casualty rates across the United States and casualty prediction models.
What drives circadian rhythms at the poles?
Circadian clocks coordinate the organism to the alternating cycles of day and night. Scientists have studied how these clocks work in polar regions where...
Tethered chem combos could revolutionize artificial photosynthesis
Scientists have doubled the efficiency of a chemical combo that captures light and splits water molecules so the building blocks can be used to...
Best ‘classroom’ shapes for fish swimming in schools
A team of researchers has identified the best arrangements for fish swimming in schools -- formations that are superior in terms of saving energy...
Global policy-makers must take a more ambitious approach to reversing biodiversity loss
Leading conservationists urge governments to adopt a new approach to address the impact of economic development on the natural world.
Historical data confirms recent increase in West Texas earthquakes
A new analysis of historical seismic data has found that earthquake activity in West Texas near the city of Pecos has increased dramatically since...
City apartments or jungle huts: What chemicals and microbes lurk inside?
Researchers found city homes to be rife with industrial chemicals, cleaning agents and fungi that love warm, dark surfaces, while jungle huts had fresher...
Adhesive which debonds in magnetic field could reduce landfill waste
Researchers have developed a glue which can unstick when placed in a magnetic field, meaning products otherwise destined for landfill, could now be dismantled...
The world is getting wetter, yet water may become less available for North America...
With climate change, plants of the future will consume more water than in the present day, leading to less water available for people living...
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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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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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