Likely scenarios for global spread of devastating crop disease
New research reveals the most likely months and routes for the spread of new strains of airborne 'wheat stem rust' that could endanger global...
Panda habitat shrinking, becoming more fragmented
Using remote sensing data, Chinese and US scientists have re-assessed the conservation status of the giant panda. Their analysis shows that while panda numbers...
World’s botanic gardens contain a third of all known plant species, and help protect...
The most in-depth species survey to date finds an 'astonishing array' of plant diversity in the global botanic garden network, including 41 percent of...
Scientists monitor Silicon Valley’s underground water reserves — from space
Scientists monitoring Silicon Valley's underground water reserves from space have found that water levels rebounded quickly after a severe drought that lasted from 2012-15....
Scientists call for more research on how human activities affect the seabed
Extensive research has been released into how industry and environmental change are affecting our seafloors. Researchers say more work is needed to help safeguard...
Getting the measure of mud
For the first time, researchers have been able to use mud deposited on the depths of the ocean floor to measure changes in the...
Brain damage in fish from plastic nanoparticles in water
A new study shows that plastic particles in water may end up inside fish brains. The plastic can cause brain damage, which is the...
Filter may be a match for fracking water
A superhydrophilic filter has proven able to remove more than 90 percent of contaminants from water used in hydraulic fracturing operations at shale oil...
With extra sugar, leaves get fat too
Eat too much without exercising and you'll probably put on a few pounds. As it turns out, plant leaves do something similar. A new...
New Jersey’s solar sector is thriving: Now let’s fix it.
By almost any measure, New Jersey’s solar sector is thriving, but that isn’t preventing many folks from thinking it just may need some big...
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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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In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well.
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