Biosecurity reduces invasions of plant pathogens over a national border
A new study examines more than a century of fungal pathogens, finding well-aimed biosecurity measures cut the spread of unwanted fungi into a nation,...
Research reveals how the same foods create markedly different environmental impacts
New research highlights the environmental impacts of thousands of food producers and their products, demonstrating the need for new technology to monitor agriculture and...
Scientists rethink co-evolution of marine life, oxygenated oceans
Researchers have confirmed that rising oceanic and atmospheric oxygen levels co-evolved with marine life hundreds of millions of years ago.
Lego-like chemical building blocks self-assemble into catalyst for hydrogen fuel cells
What's better than platinum? In hydrogen fuel cells, the answer may be cofacial cobalt porphyrins. These self-assembled molecules -- which are great at facilitating...
How Earth slows the solar wind to a gentle breeze
A new study describes the first observations of the process of electron heating in Earth's bow shock. The researchers found that when the electrons...
Cool weather can amplify attacks of tree-killing bark beetle
New research looks at how the destructive southern pine beetle reacts to cooler weather in its climate-induced, new northern ranges.
Getting conservationists and fishers on the same page
Historically, fisheries and the conservation community have struggled to find common ground. Now, a new online tool provides daily computer-generated maps to help fishers...
Ocean-migrating trout adapt to freshwater environment in 120 years
Steelhead trout, a member of the salmon family that live and grow in the Pacific Ocean, genetically adapted to the freshwater environment of Lake...
Oil and gas wastewater as dust suppressant less than ideal
At the least, wastewater from oil and gas drilling should be treated in a waste treatment facility before it is used on dirt roads...
Widespread methane seeps off Oregon coast
For the past two years, scientists have surveyed the Pacific Northwest near-shore region mapping sites where underwater bubble streams signify methane gas is being...
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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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