Genomic gymnastics help sorghum plant survive drought
A new study provides the first detailed look at how the sorghum plant exercises exquisite control over its genome -- switching some genes on...
Most of America’s national parks are facing a grave and immediate threat
More than half of America's national parks are facing a grave and immediate threat: the ongoing presence and spread of invasive animal species. The...
Through the eyes of animals
Humans are now closer to seeing through the eyes of animals, thanks to an innovative software framework.
Female fish can breed a new species if they aren’t choosy about who is...
Female fish can breed a new species if they aren't choosy about who is Mr. Right. Fish will mate with a species outside their...
Study calls for improved sanitation and the environmental management of pharmaceuticals
Failure to ensure the environmental sustainability of growing patient access to medicines in developing economies could increase the risk of adverse environmental impacts, according...
Put a power plant in your living room
Ampere Energy has developed a battery that fits in your minimalist apartment.
Harbor porpoise calves exposed to neurotoxic PCBs in mothers’ milk
Harbour porpoise calves around the UK are carrying a more neurotoxic cocktail of PCBs than their mothers, as females unknowingly detoxify themselves by transferring...
Drone images show Greenland ice sheet becoming more unstable as it fractures
The world's second-largest ice sheet, and the single largest contributor to global sea-level rise, is potentially becoming unstable because of fractures developing in response...
Mystery of how early animals survived ice age
How did life survive the most severe ice age? A team has found the first direct evidence that glacial meltwater provided a crucial lifeline...
Integrated approach for managing aquatic invasive species in california
Though small and somewhat nondescript, quagga and zebra mussels pose a huge threat to local rivers, lakes and estuaries. Thanks to aggressive measures to...
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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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