Animals could help humans monitor oceans
Sharks, penguins, turtles and other seagoing species could help humans monitor the oceans by transmitting oceanographic information from electronic tags.
Laboratory-evolved bacteria switch to consuming CO2 for growth
Over the course of several months, researchers created Escherichia coli strains that consume CO2 for energy instead of organic compounds. This achievement in synthetic...
Nine climate tipping points now ‘active,’ warn scientists
More than half of the climate tipping points identified a decade ago are now 'active,' a group of leading scientists have warned.
Unique sled dogs helped the inuit thrive in the North American Arctic
The legacy of these Inuit dogs survives today in Arctic sled dogs, making them one of the last remaining descendant populations of indigenous, pre-European...
Carbon intensity of power sector down in 2019
Engineers have compiled carbon emissions for the US electric power sector for the second quarter (Q2) of 2019 as part of the CMU Power...
Irregularly shaped parks reduce mortality risk
Some community parks are square, a reflection of the city block where they're located -- but irregularly shaped parks reduce the mortality risk of...
Nearly 40% of plant species are very rare and are vulnerable to climate change
Almost 40 percent of global flora is categorized as 'exceedingly rare,' and these species are most at risk of extinction by human development and...
Neonicotinoids and bees: Despite EU moratorium, insecticides still detectable
Since 2013, a European Union moratorium has restricted the application of three neonicotinoids to crops that attract bees because of the harmful effects they...
Puffins stay cool thanks to their large beak
Tufted puffins regulate their body temperature thanks to their large bills, an evolutionary trait that might explain their capacity to fly for long periods...
Politically extreme counties may act as magnets, migration patterns suggest
In a study of county-to-county migration patterns in the US, researchers found that when people migrate, they tend to move to other counties that...
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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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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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