Gold mining critically impairs water quality in rivers across Peruvian biodiversity hotspot
A new study finds that artisanal-scale gold mining is altering water clarity and dynamics in the Madre de Dios River watershed in Peru, a...
Miniature fanged ‘deer’ rediscovered tiptoeing through Vietnam’s coastal forests
Biologists have rediscovered a species lost to science since 1990 called a silver-backed chevrotain -- a deer-like species that is the size of a...
Finding common ground for scientists and policymakers on soil carbon and climate change
Scientists argue that public debate about the role of soil carbon in battling climate change is undermining the potential for policymakers to implement policies...
Hurricanes have become bigger and more destructive for USA
A new study shows that hurricanes have become more destructive since 1900, and the worst of them are more than 3 times as frequent...
Prey-size plastics are invading larval fish nurseries
Researchers revealed that many larval fish species from different ocean habitats are ingesting plastics in their preferred nursery habitat.
Scientists find eternal Nile to be more ancient than previously thought
The Nile's unchanging path has been a geologic mystery because long-lived rivers usually move over time. Researchers have cracked the case by linking the...
Using mountains for long-term energy storage
The storage of energy for long periods of time is subject to special challenges. A researcher proposes using a combination of Mountain Gravity Energy...
New findings on nitrous oxide emissions from northern trees surprised scientists
A recent study demonstrates that boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere are sources of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (N2O). The study provides new...
For the first time: A method for measuring animal personality
A study on mice shows animal research may need to take into account the connection between genes, behavior and personality.
Too much sugar doesn’t put the brakes on turbocharged crops
Plants make sugars to form leaves to grow and produce grains and fruits through the process of photosynthesis, but sugar accumulation can also slow...
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