Research shows how Gulf of Mexico escaped ancient mass extinction
An ancient bout of global warming 56 million years ago that acidified oceans and wiped-out marine life had a milder effect in the Gulf...
The persistent effects of colonialism in Caribbean science
A new study shows how the legacy of colonialism is still deeply entrenched within scientific practice across the Caribbean archipelago. Rather than solely critiquing...
Forests: Spatial aspects of biodiversity, homogenization threat to forest ecosystems
A study highlights the importance of spatial aspects of biodiversity for healthy functioning of naturally occurring forests. Biologists determined that tree beta diversity --...
New virus variant threatens the health of bees worldwide
A dangerous variant of the deformed wing virus is on the rise worldwide. The virus infects honeybees, causing their wings to atrophy and the...
India’s relic forests reveal a new species of leopard gecko
Deep in the forests of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in India lives Eublepharis pictus, also known as the Painted Leopard Gecko -- a colourful...
Engineers uncover secret ‘thinking’ behind dandelions’ seed dispersal
High on sunshine, humans often decide when dandelions get to spread their species -- but the puffballs have their own ideas on how best...
Wind turbines operating without curtailment claim many victims among protected bat species in Germany
Protected and rare bats regularly die at wind turbines (WT). This is why the operation of new wind turbines is temporarily curtailed during periods...
At least 2,000 species of reptiles are threatened, study finds
A new study has found that 21 percent of the reptile species on Earth (one in five species), amounting to a total of about...
Automated drones could scare birds off agricultural fields
A research team has developed a system where cameras could spot pest birds in vineyards or orchards and launch drones to drive off the...
As the grid adds wind power, researchers have to reengineer recovery from power outages
When electric grids go down, there's no way to restore them -- 'blackstart' them -- with power from wind turbines. A team is now...
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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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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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