Polyps will let unrelated ‘others’ fuse to them and share tissue, scientists discover
Scientists discovered that polyps have no qualms about treating a nonrelated individual like part of the family. This goes way beyond sharing meals or...
NASA surveys hurricane damage to Puerto Rico’s forests
On Sept. 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria barreled across Puerto Rico with winds of up to 155 miles per hour and battering rain that flooded...
Living in greener neighborhoods is associated with slower cognitive decline in elderly
Contact with greenspace is known to have beneficial effects for mental health. A new study suggests that it may also play a positive role...
Mapping climate corridors
The corridors of land vital for many wildlife species in the face of climate change often are unprotected. Now, a recent study has tracked...
Salamanders show more resistance to global warming than previously believed
The southern Appalachian Mountains are home to 10 percent of global salamander diversity. But current predictions indicate that 70 to 85 percent of this...
Rhino sperm from the cold
A new mixture of cryoprotectives allows for an unprecedented high motility of frozen rhinoceros sperm after thawing, report scientists. These new cryoprotectives can increase...
Eradicate rats to bolster coral reefs
New research has confirmed that invasive rats decimate seabird populations, with previously unrecognized consequences for the extensive coral reefs that encircle and protect these...
Reining in soil’s nitrogen chemistry
The compound urea is currently the most popular nitrogen soil fertilizer. It's a way to get plants the nitrogen they need to grow. There's...
Fern’s sequenced genome holds environmental promise
A tiny fern -- with each leaf the size of a gnat -- may provide global impact for sinking atmospheric carbon dioxide, fixing nitrogen...
Unplugged holidays tipped to increase
Researchers say the phenomenon of the 'digital-detox' is on the rise and could be an important part of the tourism industry in the future.
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