Catching energy-exploration caused earthquakes before they happen
Geoscientists used 3D-printed rocks and an advanced, large-scale computer model of past earthquakes to understand and prevent earthquakes triggered by energy exploration.
Scientists discover attacking fungi that show promise against emerald ash borer
New research shows a possible path forward in controlling the emerald ash borer - which since its introduction has become the most devastating invasive...
Forget the fly swatter: Biologists map genes to fight stable flies
Researchers hope to use an agricultural pest's genetic code against it to prevent billions of dollars in annual farm losses in the United States.
‘Lost’ ocean nanoplastic might be getting trapped on coasts
As plastic debris weathers in aquatic environments, it can shed tiny nanoplastics. Although scientists have a good understanding of how these particles form, they...
Producing highly efficient LEDs based on 2D perovskite films
Energy-efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have been used in our everyday life for many decades. But the quest for better LEDs, offering both lower costs...
Venom-extraction and exotic pet trade may hasten the extinction of scorpions
Sustainably produced scorpion venoms are important, for example, in the pharmacological industry. However, in the recent years, there has been a dramatic increase in...
Long-accepted theory of vertebrate origin upended by fossilized lamprey larvae
A study of fossilized lampreys dating from more than 300 million years ago is challenging a long-held theory about the evolutionary origin of vertebrates....
Air pollutant reductions could enhance global warming without greenhouse gas cuts
New modeling experiment of the long-term effects of reductions in air pollutants known as sulfate aerosols predicts further increases in surface air temperature at...
Face masks and the environment: Preventing the next plastic problem
Every minute of the day we throw away 3 million face masks. Many end up as potentially toxic micro- and nanoplastic or carriers for...
How global sustainable development will affect forests
Global targets to improve the welfare of people across the planet will have mixed impacts on the world's forests, according to new research.
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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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