Famous theory of the living Earth upgraded to ‘Gaia 2.0’
A new twist has been given to the 'Gaia' theory that aims to explain why conditions on Earth have remained stable enough for life...
Trees reveal the evolution of environmental pollution
Chemical analysis of tipuana tree rings and bark by Brazilian researchers shows falling levels of heavy metal pollution in the air of São Paulo...
Blazes of light reveal how plants signal danger long distances
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Designer enzyme conquers sulfite reduction, a bottleneck in environmental cleanup
Researchers have cleared one hurdle toward environmental cleanup of certain contaminants with a newly designed synthetic enzyme that reduces the compound sulfite to sulfide...
Weather forecasting sheds light on where and when birds will fly
September is the peak of autumn bird migration, and billions of birds are winging their way south. Using a combination of artificial intelligence and...
Most fire in Florida goes undetected
A new study indicates that common satellite imaging technologies have vastly underestimated the number of fires in Florida, detecting only 25 percent of burned...
Conservation dairy farming could help Pa. meet Chesapeake target
If the majority of dairy farms in Pennsylvania fully adopt conservation best-management practices, the state may be able to achieve its total maximum daily...
Mixed chemicals in beauty products may harm women’s hormones
Researchers have discovered links between chemicals that are widely used in cosmetic and personal care products and changes in reproductive hormones.
NASA gets inside look at large and powerful Hurricane Florence
NASA's Aqua satellite provided an infrared look at the large and powerful Hurricane Florence early on Sept. 13, 2018 that indicated wind shear was...
Climate-induced soil changes may cause more erosion and flash flooding
A new study predicts a climate-induced reduction in large soil pores, which may intensify the water cycle and contribute to more flash flooding and...
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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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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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