Make wastewater drinkable again
Delivering water to city dwellers can become far more efficient, according to researchers who say it should involve a healthy level of recycled wastewater.
Can using biodegradable fishing gear help reduce the cost of ghost fishing?
New research has found that the design of biodegradable fishing gear needs to improve if it is to help address the environmental and economic...
Earthquake in super slo-mo
A big earthquake occurred south of Istanbul in the summer of 2016, but it was so slow that nobody noticed. The earthquake, which took...
Release of ancient methane due to changing climate kept in check by ocean waters
Ocean sediments are a massive storehouse for the potent greenhouse gas methane. But methane only acts as a greenhouse gas if and when it...
Animals, not drought, shaped our ancestors’ environment
The expansion of grasslands isn't solely due to drought, but more complex climate factors are at work, both for modern Africans now and ancient...
New report gives the lay of the land on grazing livestock’s climate impact
An international research collaboration has shed light on the impact that grass-fed animals have on climate change. Its new study adds clarity to the...
Less bird diversity in city forests
A new study shows that cities negatively affect the diversity of birds. There are significantly fewer bird species in urban forests compared with forests...
Cubes outperform spheres as catalyst particles
To date, nanoparticles as catalysts for green hydrogen have been like rowers in an eight: researchers could only measure their average performance, but couldn't...
Northern Red Sea corals live close to the threshold of resistance to cold temperatures
In the northern Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba, corals have exceptionally high tolerance to increasing seawater temperatures resulting from global warming. However, climate...
It’s electrifying! This is how Earth could be entirely powered by sustainable energy
Can you imagine a world powered by 100% renewable electricity and fuels? It may seem fantasy, but a collaborative team of scientists has just...
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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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