Are the media all ‘doom and gloom’? Not when it comes to coverage of...
The news media are often accused by adopting a 'doom and gloom' tone, especially when it comes to coverage of the environment. However, a...
How does one prepare for adverse weather events? Depends on your past experiences
With much of the central plains and Midwest now entering peak tornado season, the impact of these potentially devastating weather events will be shaped...
Virtual contact lenses for radar satellites
Radar satellites supply the data used to map sea level and ocean currents. However, up until now the radar's 'eyes' have been blind where...
Chemical sleuthing leads to detection of little-known flame retardant in the environment
Chemists have published research findings on their discovery of a new and relatively unknown flame retardant in the environment. Their study is the first...
A new hope: One of North America’s rarest bees has its known range greatly...
The Macropis cuckoo bee is one of the rarest bees in North America, partly because of its specialized ecological associations. It is a nest...
Plants play greater role than megaherbivore extinctions in changes to ecosystem structure
Plants may have exerted greater influence on our terrestrial ecosystems than the megaherbivores that used to roam our landscapes, according to new research.
Surviving climate change, then and now
An archeological dig in Italy reveals that prehistoric humans made it through a major natural disaster by cooperating with each other -- and that's...
Predicting which trees are at greatest risk of beetle invasion
This study shows that the composition of forests is more important than other factors when predicting where the destructive pest will strike next.
Evidence mounts for Alzheimer’s, suicide risks among youth in polluted cities
Researchers have published a new study that reveals increased risks for Alzheimer's and suicide among children and young adults living in polluted megacities.
Polymer synthesis gets a jolt of caffeine
Using caffeine as a catalyst, researchers have devised a way to create gummy, biocompatible gels that could be used for drug delivery and other...
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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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