Native plant species may be at greater risk from climate change than non-natives
Warming temperatures affect native and non-native flowering plants differently, which could change the look of local landscapes over time, according to new research.
How habitat loss can destabilize ecosystems
An international study has revealed new evidence to help understand the consequences of habitat loss on natural communities.
In hot pursuit of dinosaurs: Tracking extinct species on ancient Earth via biogeography
Identifying the movements of extinct species from millions of years ago can provide insights into ancient migration routes, interaction between species, and the movement...
New way to protect against high-dose radiation damage discovered
Intensive radiotherapy can be toxic in 60 percent of patients with tumors located in the gastrointestinal cavity. Increases in levels of the protein URI...
Swapping water for CO2 could make fracking greener and more effective
Scientists have demonstrated that CO2 may make a better hydraulic fracturing (fracking) fluid than water. New research could help pave the way for a...
‘Slothbot’ takes a leisurely approach to environmental monitoring
For environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, infrastructure maintenance and certain security applications, slow and energy efficient can be better than fast and always needing a...
Sunshine may decrease risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Children who spend half an hour a day outside in the sun reduce their risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
International travelers experience the harmful effects of air pollution
Even a short stay for travelers in cities with high levels of air pollution leads to breathing problems that can take at least a...
Exposure to airborne metal pollution associated with increased risk of early mortality
A recent study uses samples of wild moss to estimate individual human exposure to atmospheric metals.
Edible insects? Lab-grown meat? The real future food is lab-grown insect meat
Livestock farming is destroying our planet. It is a major cause of land and water degradation, biodiversity loss, acid rain, coral reef degeneration, deforestation...
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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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