Diverse forests are stronger against drought
Researchers report that forests with trees that employ a high diversity of traits related to water use suffer less of an impact from drought....
New research identifies abundant endangered fish below waterfall in San Juan River
A new study provides insight into the magnitude of the effect this waterfall has on endangered fishes in the San Juan River. From 2015-2017...
Mineral weathering from thawing permafrost can release substantial CO2
The amount of carbon dioxide released from thawing permafrost might be greater than previously thought, according to a new study by ecologists. The research...
When a chemical tag makes the difference in cell fate and gene expression
Scientists have uncovered the role of special chemical 'tags' in controlling vital genes involved in early mammalian development.
Origami inspires highly efficient solar steam generator
Water covers most of the globe, yet many regions still suffer from a lack of clean drinking water. If scientists could efficiently and sustainably...
Oldest-known aquatic reptiles probably spent time on land
A comprehensive analysis of Mesosaurus fossils shows that bones from adults share similarities with land-dwelling animals -- suggesting older Mesosaurus were semi-aquatic, whereas the...
Fly mating choices may help explain variation across species
Scientists have shed new light on the impact of sexual selection on species diversity after studying the mating rituals of dance flies.
Wave-particle interactions allow collision-free energy transfer in space plasma
A team finds evidence of collisionless energy transfer occurring in the plasma of Earth's magnetosphere.
Foraging of mountain gorillas for sodium-rich foods
A new Biotropica study examines mountain gorillas in Rwanda and their foraging for sodium-rich food in both national park areas and lands managed by...
Air pollution may be linked to heightened dementia risk
Air pollution may be linked to a heightened risk of developing dementia, finds a London-based observational study. The associations found couldn't be explained by...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart.
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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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