Microbial measurements can be used to gauge river flow, study suggests
Scientists have created a tool that can predict the flow rate of Arctic rivers with a surprising degree of accuracy based on the makeup...
Nanoplastics accumulate in marine organisms and may pose harm to aquatic food chains
Scientists have discovered that nanoplastics can accumulate in marine organisms over time. This could pose harm to aquatic food chains and human health.
Number of wild mountain gorillas exceeds 1,000
A recent census of the critically endangered mountain gorillas conducted in the Virunga Volcanoes found a minimum of 604 individuals. In combination with the...
Scientists boost crop production by 47 percent by speeding up photorespiration
Increasing production of a common, naturally occurring protein in plant leaves could boost the yields of major food crops by almost 50 percent, according...
Climate change increasing risks of lightning-ignited fires
Fires ignited by lightning have and will likely continue to increase across the Mediterranean and temperate regions in the Southern Hemisphere under a warmer...
Study estimates increased death rate in Puerto Rico in months after Hurricane Maria
The mortality rate in Puerto Rico rose by 62 percent after Hurricane Maria, according to a new study.
New tool improves fishing efficiency and sustainability
New software targets most abundant fishing grounds and reduces catch of unwanted or protected species using satellite data, maps and observations.
Even a shark’s electrical ‘sixth sense’ may be tuned to attack
Imagine having superhuman hearing. You're at a noisy, cocktail party and yet your ears can detect normally inaudible sounds. But, unlike normal hearing, each...
World’s oldest lizard fossil discovered
Paleontologists have identified the world's oldest lizard, providing key insight into the evolution of modern lizards and snakes.
Magic in metal could help put excess carbon dioxide to good use
A researcher has identified a kind of magic in a metal that may be just what the doctor ordered for Planet Earth. He says...
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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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