Scientists warn about the dangerous interaction of plant protection products

A recent study found that the toxins used in agriculture to combat insect pests and fungi can be more dangerous than expected.

Little owls on the move

New study on an owl's re-colonization of northern Switzerland.

Scientists go to extremes to reveal make-up of Earth’s core

Experiments conducted at extreme conditions are giving scientists new insights into the chemical make-up of the Earth's core.

Climate Change: Heat-induced heart attack risk on the rise

Heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is the number one cause of death worldwide. A new study shows that the risk of suffering a heat-induced...

Mowing for monarchs

You might think that mowing fields wouldn't benefit monarch butterfly populations. New research, however, shows that disturbances like mowing -- at key times --...

Meet India’s starry dwarf frog, lone member of newly discovered ancient lineage

The starry dwarf frog is an expert hider. Plunging into leaf litter at the slightest disturbance, it has successfully evaded attention for millions of...

Autonomous vehicles could be an environmental boon or disaster, depending on public policy

Widespread use of autonomous vehicles (AVs) could either massively increase or drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions depending, in large part, on public policy, according...

Impacts of marine and freshwater predators on ecosystems and society

A new study reports on the diverse ways that aquatic predators, such as sharks and alligators, can impact ecosystems and also benefit human society....

Air pollution causes 8.8 million extra early deaths a year

Air pollution could be causing double the number of extra deaths a year in Europe than has been estimated previously, according to a new...

Coal power stations disrupt rainfall: Global study

Modern coal-fired power stations produce more ultrafine dust particles than road traffic and can even modify and redistribute rainfall patterns, a new 15-year international...

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