Evolution might favor ‘survival of the laziest’
A new large-data study of bivalves and gastropods in the Atlantic Ocean suggests laziness might be a fruitful strategy for survival of individuals, species...
Crystalline silica in meteorite brings scientists closer to understanding solar evolution
Scientists discovered silica mineral quartz in a primitive meteorite, becoming the first in the world to present direct evidence of silica condensation within the...
Mixed report card for low-cost indoor air quality home monitors
Indoor air researchers recently tested seven consumer-grade air quality monitors to see if they could detect fine particles emitted by common household activities, including...
Woodpeckers and development coexist in Seattle
The two largest woodpeckers in North America, the imperial woodpecker and ivory-billed woodpecker, are believed to have gone extinct during the twentieth century. Can...
Species-rich forests better compensate environmental impacts
To offset CO2 emissions, China is reforesting. If a mixture of tree species instead of monocultures were planted, much more carbon could be stored....
For exotic pets, the most popular are also most likely to be released in...
Among pet snakes and lizards, the biggest-selling species are also the most likely to be released by their owners -- and to potentially become...
In soil carbon measurements, tools tell the tale
Soil organic carbon stocks are the amount of organic carbon found in soil. There are several common ways of measuring these stocks. Until now...
Murky lakes now surpass clear, blue lakes in US
New research reveals that many lakes in the continental United States are becoming murkier, with potentially negative consequences for water quality and aquatic life.
A switch to turn fragrances on and off
Scientists have discovered the switch in plants that turns off production of terpenoids -- carbon-rich compounds that play roles in plant physiology and are...
Orphaned elephants have a tougher social life
Young female orphan elephants have a tougher social life than non-orphans, a new study suggests, adding to a growing body of evidence of how...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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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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