Starting small to answer the big questions about photosynthesis
Despite being discovered almost 300 ago, photosynthesis still holds many unanswered questions for science, particularly the way that proteins organise themselves to convert sunlight...
Female snowy plovers are no bad mothers
However, their parental care depends on the survival prospects of the chicks.
47 million year old fly found with a full belly
Scientists have found a previously unknown fossil fly species in old lake sediments of the Messel Pit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany....
The world’s oldest crater from a meteorite isn’t an impact crater after all
Several years after scientists discovered what was considered the oldest crater a meteorite made on the planet, another team found it's actually the result...
Mapping the best places to plant trees
Reforestation could help to combat climate change, but whether and where to plant trees is a complex choice with many conflicting factors. To combat...
Firefly tourism takes flight, sparking wonder and concern
About 1 million tourists a year seek out the energetic displays of light made by fireflies in habitats across the globe. The authors warn...
Ancient group once considered nomadic stayed local
As far back as the Greek historian Herodotus, a group of people called the Scythians were considered highly mobile warrior nomads.
Fishers at risk in ‘perfect storm’
Stormier weather will increasingly force fishers to choose between their safety and income, researchers say.
Researchers solve more of the mystery of Laos megalithic jars
Sediment samples and Optically Stimulated Luminescence help determine age of jars of one of South East Asia's most important archaeological sites.
New research could boost a solar-powered fuel made by splitting water
New research demonstrates that modifying the topmost layer of atoms on the surface of electrodes can significantly boost their performance, a step toward fabricating...
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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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Do you see a devil in this orchid?
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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