Earth might be experiencing 7th mass extinction, not 6th
Earth is currently in the midst of a mass extinction, losing thousands of species each year. New research suggests environmental changes caused the first...
Large parts of Europe are warming twice as fast as the planet on average
The warming during the summer months in Europe has been much faster than the global average, shows a new study. As a consequence of...
How do microplastic particles differ across the Atlantic Ocean?
A new study has found that the North Atlantic gyre contains higher levels of polyethylene, polypropylene, acrylic, and polyamide, whereas other offshore locations are...
Limiting global warming now can preserve valuable freshwater resource
A research team has found that the Andean region of Chile could face noticeable snow loss and roughly 10% less mountain water runoff with...
Satellites cast critical eye on coastal dead zones
Scientists have found a new and better way to use remote sensing to understand where coastal dead zones are and predict changes.
Building green energy facilities may produce substantial carbon emissions, says study
A new study says that moving the world energy system away from fossil fuels and into renewable sources will generate carbon emissions by itself,...
Dust transport in the upper levels of the atmosphere
Dust particles from central South America were the most important source of iron in the South Pacific during the last two ice ages.
Corals saving corals
Corals resistant to disease can rescue more vulnerable corals, UC Davis found. Raising corals with diverse genotypes builds resilience amid disease and climate changes...
Shining a new light on the importance of a critical photosynthesis pathway in plants
The mystery of the unclear biological significance of the ferredoxin/thioredoxin pathway in plants has finally been solved by researchers using CRISPR/Cas9. The researchers show...
‘SharkGuard’ reduces bycatch of endangered sharks, sea trials show
For sharks living in the open ocean, longline fishing is the number-one threat, with an estimated 20 million pelagic sharks caught annually by fishers...
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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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