Wagers winter plants make to survive
Ecologists have identified the bets that the most successful annual plants place with water resources.
New type of ‘opal’ formed by common seaweed
Scientists have discovered a completely new type of opal formed by a common seaweed which harnesses natural technology by self-assembling a nanostructure of oil...
Tropical nations worst hit by climate-related fish shifts
Policymakers will need to step up to the challenges caused by significant shifts in fish species distributions caused by climate change.
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...
Air pollution linked to autism
Exposure to toxic air pollutants is linked to an increased risk of developing autism, according to a study of Chinese children during their first...
Harrington Seed Destructor kills nearly 100 percent of US agronomic weed seeds in lab...
In the battle against herbicide-resistant weeds, farmers are increasingly eager to add non-chemical control methods to their management toolbox. Impact mills, which destroy weed...
Earthworms like to eat some plastics, but side effects of their digestion are unclear
Earthworms are a welcome sight for gardeners and farmers because the wriggling invertebrates recycle nutrients from soil, making them more accessible to plants. As...
Heat waves driven by climate change have cost global economy trillions since 1990s
Researchers report that more severe heat waves resulting from global warming have already cost the world economy trillions of dollars since the early 1990s...
In the deep sea, the last ice age is not yet over
While investigating gas hydrate deposits in the western Black Sea, a team of scientists made surprising discoveries. Contrary to previous findings and theories, the...
Spotted lanternfly spreads by hitching a ride with humans
Researchers have found that the spread of the spotted lanternfly population is largely due to human-mediated dispersal via transportation. In other words, these expert...
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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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