The Scream: What were those colorful, wavy clouds in Edvard Munch’s famous painting?
What inspired the iconic red-and-yellow sky in The Scream, the famous painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch? Some say it was a volcanic sunset...
Natural chromium sources threaten California groundwater
Natural sources of the toxic form of chromium appear in wells that provide drinking water to a large population in California, offering a new...
Slowdown of North Atlantic circulation rocked the climate of ancient northern Europe
Major abrupt shifts occurred in the climate of ancient northern Europe, according to a new study. The research reports that sudden cold spells, lasting...
Slimy chemical clues: Changing algae could alter ecosystems
Acidification of ocean waters from rising global temperatures is changing a type of rock-like algae that sets the tone for what species are welcome...
A warmer Midwest could lead to a common bird being less common over the...
Discussion of how climate change might affect wildlife has largely centered on the effects of change on habitat, but a new study suggests that...
Material formed from crab shells and trees could replace flexible plastic packaging
Researchers have created a material derived from crab shells and tree fibers that has the potential to replace the flexible plastic packaging used to...
Vessel tracking exposes the dark side of trading at sea
Transshipment -- exchanging seafood, crew or supplies between boats at sea -- is common in many fisheries, but it creates opportunity for illegal activity...
Build an ark? Biologists discuss conservation prioritization
Conservation biologists recognize a sobering reality. "We're losing species left, right and center," says a biologist. "We call it the 'Noah's Ark Problem,' and...
Sahara dust may make you cough, but it’s a storm killer
The bad news: Dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa -- totaling a staggering 2 to 9 trillion pounds worldwide -- has been almost...
Wave energy converters are not geared towards the increase in energy over the last...
Wave energy converters are designed to generate the maximum energy possible in their location and take a typical year in the location as a...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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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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In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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