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Decreasing backyard bird diversity flies under the radar
A deep dive into bird survey data has found that some of Australia's favorite backyard visitors considered 'common' are actually on the decline as...
Low school test scores linked to racial segregation and lead exposure in North Carolina
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National parks — islands in a desert?
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Colorful solar panels could make the technology more attractive
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Solving Everest’s wildlife mysteries with eDNA
A team of scientists have used environmental DNA (eDNA) to document the breadth of high-alpine biodiversity present on Earth's highest mountain, 29,032-foot Mt. Everest...
No-till farming study shows benefit to midwestern land values
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Nuclear war would cause a global famine and kill billions
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Irreversible declines in freshwater storage projected in parts of Asia by 2060
A comprehensive study on water storage in Tibetan Plateau projects near-total loss of freshwater storage in parts of Asia by mid-century under modest climate...
Catching up with quicksilver: MXene material can counter mercury contamination
A team of researchers might have found just the right material to efficiently remove mercury -- even at low levels -- from contaminated bodies...
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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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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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