Climate change accelerating rise in sea levels
A new study has discovered that rising sea levels could be accelerated by vulnerable ice shelves in the Antarctic.
Ancient agricultural activity caused lasting environmental changes
Agricultural activity by humans more than 2,000 years ago had a more significant and lasting impact on the environment than previously thought.
Ammonia distribution in Earth’s upper atmosphere
A new study helps clarify how ammonia is present in Earth's upper atmosphere. Using computer modeling, the researchers found ammonia molecules trapped in liquid...
For 100 million years, amber freezes a tableau of tick’s worst day ever
This is the first time this kind of interaction between ticks and spiders has been documented in the fossil record. Even though ticks aren't...
Stress test to predict how diatoms will react to ocean acidification
Researchers have shown that diatoms can withstand population collapse in an acidified environment by conserving valuable energy normally used for carbon dioxide consumption.
Sea level rise due to Antarctic ice melt has ‘tripled over past five years’
The rate of sea level rise resulting from the melting of the Antarctic ice sheet has tripled over the past five years, according to...
Large-scale whaling in north Scandinavia may date back to 6th century
The intensive whaling that has pushed many species to the brink of extinction today may be several centuries older than previously assumed.
Environmental threats put bumblebee queens under pressure
Researchers found that environmental threats are piling onto the stress faced by nest-building bumblebee queens.
Old Man River’s unique chemical signature
Human activity greatly impacts the natural chemistry of the largest river in North America -- the Mississippi River. In a new, large-scale study, geologists...
Large fenced reserves an effective way to bring wolves back to Scotland
Research indicates that for wolves to be effective at directly reducing red deer numbers and allowing nature to recover in the Scottish Highlands they...
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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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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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