Air pollution leads to millions of ER visits for asthma attacks worldwide
Nine to 33 million visits to the emergency room (ER) for asthma worldwide may be triggered by breathing in air polluted by ozone or...
How spider eyes work together to track stimuli
Using a specially designed eye-tracker for use with spiders, biologists report that their tests in jumping spiders show a secondary set of eyes is...
Ice-age climate clues unearthed
Scientist are working to improve climate models using paleoclimate proxies, indicators like chemical compounds in plants and microorganisms preserved in ancient lake sediments that...
Annual dead-zone report card for the Chesapeake Bay, U.S.
An annual model-based report on low-oxygen conditions in Chesapeake Bay during 2018 indicates a total volume of 'hypoxic' waters very similar to the previous...
Oldest weapons ever discovered in North America pre-date Clovis
Researchers have discovered what are believed to be the oldest weapons ever found in North America: ancient spear points that are 15,500 years old....
Climate change: US desert areas to become even drier
Geologists study rainfall patterns in the distant past to better understand how deserts in the southwest United States will be impacted by future climate...
Persistence of glass sponge in face of climatic variability
The glass sponge has persisted on the Scotian Shelf for decades, despite strong historical variability in water conditions and extremely limited protection by conservation...
Male humpback whales change their songs when human noise is present
Male humpback whales reduce or cease their songs in reaction to human-generated shipping noise, according to a new study.
Gene network lets plant roots handle nitrogen
With robotics, computers and advanced genetics, researchers are unraveling how plant roots take up and metabolize nitrogen, the key to plant growth and crop...
Homebody tendencies put Hawaiian gallinules at risk
The Hawaiian Islands are home to a range of unique, endangered bird species. Many waterbirds such as the Hawaiian coot and Hawaiian gallinule have...
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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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