Size and productivity in one of the world’s most complex ecosystems
Oceanographer uncovers the relationship between size and productivity in one of the world's most complex ecosystems.
The sea anemone, an animal that hides its complexity well
Despite its apparent simplicity -- a tube-like body topped with tentacles -- the sea anemone is actually a highly complex creature. Scientists have just...
What natural greenhouse gases from wetlands and permafrosts mean for Paris Agreement goals
Global fossil fuel emissions would have to be reduced by as much as 20 percent more than previous estimates to achieve the Paris Agreement...
New way for cells to conserve energy confirmed
By proving a theory that was first proposed almost 40 years ago, researchers have confirmed a new way that cells conserve energy. The study...
Fingerprint of ancient abrupt climate change found in Arctic
A research team found the fingerprint of a massive flood of fresh water in the western Arctic, thought to be the cause of an...
Charcoal: Major missing piece in the global carbon cycle
Most of the carbon resulting from wildfires and fossil fuel combustion is rapidly released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. Researchers have now shown...
Oil rigs may end their days as valuable artificial reefs
A large group of international researchers have just published a scientific article in which they encourage environmental authorities across the globe to rethink the...
Immunity could be key to addressing coral crisis
Coral reefs support a quarter of all marine life, feed hundreds of millions of people and contribute vastly to the global economy.
Scientists capture breaking of glacier in Greenland
A team of scientists has captured on video a four-mile iceberg breaking away from a glacier in eastern Greenland, an event that points to...
Birds eat 400 to 500 million tons of insects annually
Birds around the world eat 400 to 500 million metric tons of beetles, flies, ants, moths, aphids, grasshoppers, crickets and other anthropods per year....
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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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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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