Turning food waste back into food
Scientists have discovered fermented food waste can boost bacteria that increase crop growth, making plants more resistant to pathogens and reducing carbon emissions from...
635 million-year-old fungi-like microfossil that bailed us out of an ice age discovered
A team of scientists has discovered the remains of a fungi-like microfossil that emerged at the end of an ice age some 635 million...
Pioneering research unravels hidden origins of Eastern Asia’s ‘land of milk and honey’
A study has revealed for the first time the ancient origins of one of the world's most important ecosystems by unlocking the mechanism which...
New report charts path toward superior earthquake recovery
A committee of experts has urged officials at all levels of government to support research and policies that could help get the buildings and...
Up-trending farming and landscape disruptions threaten Paris climate agreement goals
Earth system science researchers conducted an analysis of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and land use since 1961, finding some opportunities for mitigation as...
Diving into Devonian seas: Ancient marine faunas unlock secrets of warming oceans
Paleontologists use ancient marine faunas to test long-term changes in our warming oceans.
A mild way to upcycle plastics used in bottles into fuel and other high-value...
Plastic is ubiquitous in people's lives. Yet, when plastic-containing items have fulfilled their missions, only a small amount is recycled into new products, which...
Forests with diverse tree sizes and small clearings hinder wildland fire growth
A new 3D analysis shows that wildland fires flare up in forests populated by similar-sized trees or checkerboarded by large clearings and slow down...
Juicing technique could influence healthfulness of fresh-squeezed juice
With the New Year, many people are making resolutions to eat healthier, by eating more vegetables, for example. But those who don't like the...
Geological phenomenon widening the Atlantic Ocean
An upsurge of matter from deep beneath the Earth's crust could be pushing the continents of North and South America further apart from Europe...
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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
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