Risk factors linked to chikungunya and dengue outbreaks
In one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers analyzed chikungunya and dengue outbreak data from 76 countries over a period of 50...
Ocean acidification a challenge for science, governments, and communities
A new paper highlights the challenges faced by scientists, governments and communities as rising levels of carbon dioxide are absorbed by the world's oceans....
Hydrogen and plastic production: New catalyst with a dual function
Chemists have developed a new, low-cost catalyst for plastic production. It turns a biorefinery product into a starting material for the synthesis of plastics,...
Plenty of habitat for bears in Europe
A new study shows that there are still many areas in Europe where bears are extinct but with suitable habitat for hosting the species....
Satellite tracking reveals Philippine waters are important for endangered whale sharks
A new scientific study has tracked juvenile whale sharks across the Philippines emphasizing the importance of the archipelago for the species. The study is...
Study shows EU pesticide ban failing to protect suburban bees
Bees living in suburban habitats are still being exposed to significant levels of pesticides despite the EU ban on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides...
New application of blue light sees through fire
Researchers have demonstrated that ordinary blue light can be used to significantly improve the ability to see objects engulfed by large, non-smoky natural gas...
Warming alters predator-prey interactions in the Arctic
Under warming conditions, arctic wolf spiders' tastes in prey might be changing, according to new research -- initiating a new cascade of food web...
Why eastern U.S. air pollution levels are more stagnant in winter
Observations captured during a 2015 field campaign show why winter haze has remained high, despite reduced emissions.
We can feed the world if we change our ways
Current crop yields could provide nutritious food for the projected 2050 global population, but only if we make radical changes to our dietary choices,...
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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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