Making ‘mulch’ ado of ant hills
Ants are hardworking and beneficial insects, research reveals. In the activities of their daily lives, ants help increase air, water flow, and organic matter...
Nature conservation as a bridge to peace in the Middle East
Loss of biodiversity is a major challenge in today's world as is the quest for peace in regions engaged in conflict. But scientists say...
‘Super sponge’ promises effective toxic clean-up of lakes and more
Mercury is very toxic and can cause long-term health damage, but removing it from water is challenging. To address this growing problem scientists have...
The Cerberus Groundsnake is a Critically Endangered new species from Ecuador
The snake fauna of Central and South America seems largely under-researched, since as many as thirty-three species of a single genus have been discovered...
Sinking of seal beach wetlands tied to ancient quakes
When geologists went in search for evidence of ancient tsunamis along Southern California’s coastal wetlands, they found something else. Their discoveries have implications for...
Salmon with side effects: Aquacultures are polluting Chile’s rivers with a cocktail of dissolved...
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Visualizing nuclear radiation
Extraordinary decontamination efforts are underway in areas affected by the 2011 nuclear accidents in Japan. The creation of total radioactivity maps is essential for...
Scientists follow seeds to solve ecological puzzle
A four-year study of one rare and one common lupine growing in coastal dunes showed that a native mouse steals most of the rare...
Google Street View cars are eyes on the ground for urban methane leaks
A set of Google Street View mapping cars, specially equipped with cutting-edge methane analyzers, are allowing researchers to 'see' invisible methane leaks from natural...
Trump administration's 'anti-scientific statements' alarm ex-energy secretary.
Ernest Moniz: ‘Some of the statements … are really disturbing’
Trump and cabinet members have dismissed climate change evidence
Head of EPA denies carbon dioxide causes...
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