Massachusetts drinking water may contain unsafe levels of manganese
A new study has found that concentrations of manganese in a Massachusetts community's drinking water often surpassed the maximum recommended levels of manganese stated...
Scientists discover 36-million-year geological cycle that drives biodiversity
Movement in the Earth's tectonic plates indirectly triggers bursts of biodiversity in 36 million-year cycles by forcing sea levels to rise and fall, new...
Caterpillar venom study reveals toxins borrowed from bacteria
Researchers have found toxins in the venom of asp caterpillars are completely different to anything they have seen before in insects. Toxins in the...
Unused renewable energy an option for powering NFT trade
Unused solar, wind, and hydroelectric power in the U.S. could support the exponential growth of transactions involving non-fungible tokens (NFTs), researchers have found.
Navigating the future of underwater geolocalization: How polarization patterns enable new technology
Beneath the water's surface lays a hidden world: one that cannot be perceived by the human eye. When viewed through a special camera, however,...
Addressing justice in wildfire risk management
The unequal distribution of wildfire risk in our society is influenced by various factors, such as social vulnerabilities and intersecting forms of inequality, including...
Forest can adapt to climate change, but not quickly enough
America's forests have a tough time in store for them. Climate change is increasing temperatures and decreasing moisture levels across the country, not a...
New biodegradable plastics are compostable in your backyard
Researchers have developed new bioplastics that degrade on the same timescale as a banana peel in a backyard compost bin.
The key to why plants flower early in a warming world
Scientists have unveiled a new mechanism that plants use to sense temperature. This finding could lead to solutions to counteract some of the deleterious...
Study reveals how a tall spruce develops defense against hungry weevils
A study has identified genes involved in development of stone cells -- rigid cells that can block a nibbling insect from eating budding branches...
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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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