Significant UK air quality improvements over past 40 years cut death rates
Emission reductions due to policy interventions have reduced air pollutant concentrations and health impacts of UK air pollution since 1970.
More than 50 newly discovered lakes beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet
Researchers have discovered 56 previously uncharted subglacial lakes beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet bringing the total known number of lakes to 60. Although these...
Managing the ups and downs of coffee production
Research could bring new coffee varieties to market faster and improve yields.
First snapshots of trapped CO2 molecules shed new light on carbon capture
Scientists have taken the first images of carbon dioxide molecules within a molecular cage -- part of a highly porous nanoparticle known as a...
Computer scientists predict lightning and thunder with the help of artificial intelligence
Computer scientists are working on a system that is supposed to predict local thunderstorms more precisely than before.
Organic farming enhances honeybee colony performance
A team of researchers is now the first to have demonstrated that organic farming benefits honeybee colonies, especially when food is scarce in late...
Air pollution found to affect marker of female fertility in real-life study
Ovarian reserve, a term widely adopted to reflect the number of resting follicles in the ovary and thus a marker of potential female fertility,...
‘Flying salt shakers of death:’ Fungal-infected ‘zombie’ cicadas
Cicadas can carry a fungus containing chemicals similar to those found in hallucinogenic mushrooms, making them zombie-like fliers.
Pine woodland restoration creates haven for birds in Midwest
Researchers have shown in a new study that restoration of pine woodlands, through the combined use of intentional, managed fires and strategic thinning of...
National trash: Reducing waste produced in US national parks
When you think of national parks, you might picture the vast plateaus of the Grand Canyon, the intricate wetlands of the Everglades, or the...
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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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