Something in the water: Pollutant may be more hazardous than previously thought
Perchlorate, a chemical compound used in rocket fuels and other materials, may be a more hazardous pollutant than previously thought, says a new study.
Lower cost and durable smart window technology
Researchers have developed an improved method for controlling smart tinting on windows that could make them cheaper, more effective and more durable than current...
Study shows diamonds aren’t forever
Diamonds, those precious, sparkling jewels, are known as the hardest materials on Earth. They are a high-pressure form of carbon and found deep in...
Plant detectives develop new way to trace global spread of major plant disease
Scientists have developed a way to potentially thwart the spread of a disease-causing bacterium that harms more than hundred plant species worldwide, an advance...
Mangrove trees won’t survive sea-level rise by 2050 if emissions aren’t cut
Mangrove trees -- valuable coastal ecosystems found in Florida and other warm climates - won't survive sea-level rise by 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions...
Environmental damage from fog reduction is observable from outer space, find hydrologists
A study led by ecohydrologists at IUPUI is the first to show it's possible to use satellite data to understand how fog reduction from...
Vital buffers against climate change are just offshore
A new study finds that about 31 million people worldwide live in coastal regions that are 'highly vulnerable' to future tropical storms and sea-level...
Peatland drainage in Southeast Asia adds to climate change
Study reveals drainage, deforestation of the region's peatlands, which leads to fires, greenhouse emissions, land subsidence.
Showtime for photosynthesis
Using a unique combination of nanoscale imaging and chemical analysis, researchers have revealed a key step in the molecular mechanism behind the water splitting...
Australia’s ancient geology controls the pathways of modern earthquakes
New research near Uluru in Australia's arid center shows that rock structures formed deep within the ancient Gondwana supercontinent controlled the rupture pathways of...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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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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