Potential new source of rare earth elements
Researchers have found a possible new source of rare earth elements - phosphate rock waste - and an environmentally friendly way to get them...
Want to save the planet? Stop trying to be its friend
Research reveals how advertisers, politicians and economic systems play on the psychology of 'climate compensation' -- and encourages a more rational approach to environmental...
Engineers develop fast method to convert algae to biocrude
A team of chemical engineers have developed a new kind of jet mixer for creating biomass from algae that extracts the lipids from the...
How the humble marigold outsmarts a devastating tomato pest
Researchers carried out a study to prove what gardeners around the world have known for generations -- marigolds repel tomato whiteflies.
Machine learning expands to help predict and characterize earthquakes
Researchers describe how they are using machine learning methods to hone predictions of seismic activity, identify earthquake centers, characterize different types of seismic waves...
Bacteria in frog skin may help fight fungal infections in humans
Scientists in Panama explored the compounds produced by frog skin bacteria as potential novel antifungal sources for the benefit of humans and amphibians.
More humans always mean fewer African carnivores, right? Nope
African carnivores face numerous threats from humans. So, it's a fair assumption that the presence of more humans automatically equates to decreases across the...
New research from Arctic: Thawing permafrost peatlands may add to atmospheric CO2 burden
A new study finds that peatlands may strengthen the permafrost-carbon feedback by adding to the atmospheric CO2 burden post-thaw.
Endangered eel located using DNA from one liter of water
Researchers have shed light on the distribution of Japanese eel by analyzing environmental DNA (eDNA) from small samples of river water. This could enable...
Koala-spotting drones proves a flying success
Researchers have developed an innovative method for detecting koala populations using drones and infrared imaging that is more reliable and less invasive than traditional...
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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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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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In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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