Dying trees in cities? Blame it on the pavement
A new study of urban tree life in the Southeast shows pavement and concrete may have a bigger effect than longitudinal warming.
Ancient mammal remains digested by crocodiles reveal new species
Fossilized bones that appear to have been digested by crocodiles in the Cayman Islands have revealed three new species and subspecies of mammal that...
Red tide rolling: Harmful algae found to flourish in both high-, low-CO2 environments
Researchers find a Florida-specific strain of red-tide-causing-algae thrives in both high and low CO2 concentrations.
Mystery of green icebergs may soon be solved
Researchers have proposed a new idea that may explain why some Antarctic icebergs are tinged emerald green rather than the normal blue, potentially solving...
How new species arise in the sea
How can a species split into several new species if they still live close to each other and are able to interbreed? Using a...
How bacteria can help prevent coal ash spills
Researchers have developed a technique that uses bacteria to produce 'biocement' in coal ash ponds, making the coal ash easier to store and limiting...
Scientists develop printable water sensor
A new, versatile plastic-composite sensor can detect tiny amounts of water. The 3D printable material is cheap, flexible and non-toxic and changes its color...
India’s stubble burning air pollution causes USD 30 billion economic losses, health risks
India's air pollution made headlines around the globe last year. Researchers estimate the economic and health cost of air pollution caused due to stubble...
Blueprint for city marine parks
Coastal cities are among the fastest growing population centres on the planet and half of the global population now lives within 100km of the...
Asteroids are stronger, harder to destroy than previously thought
A popular theme in the movies is that of an incoming asteroid that could extinguish life on the planet, and our heroes are launched...
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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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