More persistent weather patterns in US linked to Arctic warming
Persistent weather conditions, including dry and wet spells, generally have increased in the United States, perhaps due to rapid Arctic warming, according to a...
Lowlanders are no match for Nepal’s Sherpa
The Sherpa people of the Himalayas have long been recognized for their unique ability to excel physically in the thin air of higher altitudes....
The origins of the High Plains landscape at base of Rocky Mountains
A mantle wave passing beneath western North America over the last 20 million years is responsible for the formation of the High Plains landscape...
Smartphone system to test for lead in water
Researchers have created an inexpensive system using a smartphone and a lens made with an inkjet printer that can detect lead in tap water...
Invasive snakes ‘hitchhiking’ on planes
Scientists have discovered why brown tree snakes have become one of the most successful invasive species. The research team has been studying why a...
Microplastics found deep in sand where turtles nest
Microplastics have been found deep in the sand on beaches where sea turtles lay their eggs.
Researchers map susceptibility to human-made earthquakes
Researchers have mapped local susceptibility to human-made earthquakes in Oklahoma and Kansas. The new model incorporates physical properties of the Earth's subsurface and forecasts...
Sunflower pollen has medicinal, protective effects on bees
Bees fed a diet of sunflower pollen show dramatically lower rates of infection by two separate pathogens, suggesting medicinal and protective effects for pollinators...
The necessity of finding, conserving crop wild relatives
An important part of plant genetic resources is crop wild relatives. These are closely related to crop species but have not been domesticated by...
Adoption of green stormwater infrastructure rises after floods
Residents and property owners are more likely to adopt some green stormwater infrastructure practices if they have experienced flooding or erosion on their property...
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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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