‘Live fast, die young’ lifestyle reflected in birds’ feathers
Animals' lives follow a quicker tempo as they get farther from the equator -- birds at more northern latitudes mature faster, start reproducing younger,...
New source of formic acid discovered over Pacific, Indian oceans
Insights from experiments designed to push chemical systems far from equilibrium allowed an international group of researchers to discover a new major source of...
Wind turbines: How much power can they provide?
Wind turbines could cover 40 percent of the current electricity consumption in Germany.
Turtle shells served as symbolic musical instruments for indigenous cultures
Researchers delved into how turtle shells served as symbolic musical instruments for indigenous cultures in the southeastern US.
New research could reduce primate electrocutions and help conservation strategies
New research has mapped and analyzed the incidence of primate electrocutions in Diani, Kenya to identify hotspot areas that should be prioritized to reduce...
When it rains, snake bites soar
Rattlesnakes and other venomous reptiles may bite more people during rainy years than in seasons wracked by drought, a new study shows.
Strands of hair from member of Franklin expedition provide new clues into mystery
A new analysis of human hair taken from the remains of one of the members of the Franklin expedition, is providing further evidence that...
Scientists take to Twitter to study flying ants, starling murmurations and house spiders
Searching tweets for text or hashtags allowed researchers to gather information on popular ecological phenomena observed in the UK such as the emergence of...
Coastal strip in Brazil sheds new light on early farming
Humans may have been cultivating plants on a narrow coastal strip in Brazil as far back as 4,800 years ago, according to a new...
Clown fish: Whence the white stripes?
Scientists have been training their attention on the developmental and evolutionary determinants of white stripes in clown fish. They now detail why, when, 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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