Stemming the tide of invasive species in Great Lakes
New research shows that a bi-national regulation targeting ships entering the Great Lakes since the mid-2000s has been remarkably effective in reducing a large...
Using ions to find molecules
When we think of ions, we usually think of single atoms that have lost or gained some electrons, but entire molecules can also become...
Chemical analysis reveals effects of wildfire smoke on grapes and wines
As wildfire season in the West grows in length and severity, it is taking a toll on the wine industry through the effects of...
All organisms produce methane
It is well known that methane, a greenhouse gas, is produced by special microorganisms, for example in the intestines of cows, or in rice...
Bacteria on intertidal rockweed across the North Atlantic
Algae such as rockweeds are a fundamental part of marine ecosystems, providing habitat and food to many other marine organisms while also providing ecosystem...
Watershed size plays major role in filtering pollutants, researchers find
Research has found that watershed size plays a major role in a river network's ability to do this work. The findings further the understanding...
Gamification, past habits may impact future eco-friendly tendencies differently
Green consumer habits may not be impacted by gamification practices, but people who purchased environmentally friendly products in the past are likely to continue...
Past global photosynthesis reacted quickly to more carbon in the air
Ice cores allow climate researchers to look 800,000 years back in time: atmospheric carbon acts as fertilizer, increasing biological production. The mechanism removes carbon...
Heat stress for cattle may cost billions by century’s end, study finds
Climate change poses a potentially devastating economic threat to low-income cattle farmers in poor countries due to increasing heat stress on the animals. Globally,...
New observations from ICESat-2 show remarkable Arctic sea ice thinning in just three years
Over the past two decades, the Arctic has lost about one-third of its winter sea ice volume, largely due to a decline in sea...
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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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