Engineers use Tiki torches in study of soot, diesel filters
Chemical engineers are using the summer staple in testing methods to improve efficiency of diesel engines.
Researchers discover chemical reaction that uses a surprising molecule
Researchers report they have discovered a chemical reaction that might someday be used to process petroleum into useful compounds.
Deglacial changes in western Atlantic Ocean circulation
A new study carried out by an international team of researchers, using the chemistry of ocean sediments has highlighted a widespread picture of Atlantic...
A sleeping treasure in a university collection has turned out to be Japan’s iconic...
After more than 60 years, the bone of an iconic extinct Japanese mammal has been rediscovered. With the help of an old label and...
Cost of flood losses in Maritimes could increase by up to 300 percent
The financial costs of flooding in Canada's maritime region could spike by 300 percent by the end of the century if steps are not...
Ocean acidification is having major impact on marine life
Carbon dioxide emissions are killing off coral reefs and kelp forests as heat waves and ocean acidification damage marine ecosystems, scientists have warned.
Animals can use muscle as an internal water source
A new study shows for the first time that animals may be able to use their own muscles to get water when it's not...
First mapping of global marine wilderness shows just how little remains
reporting in Current Biology on July 26 have completed the first systematic analysis of marine wilderness around the world. And what they found is...
To keep more carbon on the ground, halting farmland expansion is key
The conversion of forests to farmland is recognized as a major contributor to rising levels of greenhouse gases. And yet it hasn't been clear...
Lectins help social amoeba establish their own microbiome
The social amoeba, a soil-dwelling organism, also carries its own microbiome, and researchers have discovered that sugar-binding proteins called lectins are essential for amoebas...
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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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Do you see a devil in this orchid?
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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