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Vigorous and rapid air exchanges might not always be a good thing when it comes to levels of coronavirus particles in a multiroom building,...
Common antibiotic effective in healing coral disease lesions
An antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in humans is showing promise in treating stony coral, found throughout the tropical western Atlantic, including several...
Warming seas might also look less colorful to some fish: Here’s why that matters
Climate change is driving some fish into cooler, deeper waters. Now they may be faced with another challenge: how to make sense of a...
The intricate dance between waves, wind, and gliding pelicans explored
It's a common sight: pelicans gliding along the waves, right by the shore. These birds make this kind of surfing look effortless, but actually...
Why climate change is driving some to skip having kids
A new study finds that overconsumption, overpopulation and uncertainty about the future are among the top concerns of those who say climate change is...
Using floodwaters to weather droughts
Using a new computer framework, scientists are able to project future floodwaters under a changing climate. The approach could help California water managers plan...
Carbon dioxide-rich liquid water in ancient meteorite
Scientists detect small pockets of carbon dioxide-rich liquid water in a meteorite dating from the early solar system.
Air pollution data in five Chinese cities: Local vs. U.S. monitoring stations
When air quality in China is poor, locally reported air pollution measurements diverge from U.S. embassy-reported measurements more than would be expected by random...
Aerial photos uncover an invisible fault in Chinese city
Decades-old aerial photos of Yudong District, Datong City in Shanxi Province, Northern China have helped researchers in their search for a fault hidden underneath...
New evidence shows important seabird nutrients reach coral reefs after rat eradication
Scientists have provided the first evidence to show that eradicating rats from tropical islands effects not just the biodiversity on the islands, but also...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs."
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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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