Funding African-led climate initiatives
During the United Nations Climate Change Conference of...
Increased ambition is needed after Glasgow
At COP26 in Glasgow, major emitters significantly ratcheted up their climate commitments. Such increased ambition will substantially contribute to getting closer to the long-term...
A multimodel analysis of post-Glasgow climate targets and feasibility challenges
AbstractThe COP26 Glasgow process resulted in many countries strengthening their 2030 emissions reduction targets and announcing net-zero pledges for 2050–2070 but it is not...
A better way to study ocean currents
Computer scientists and oceanographers developed a machine-learning model that generates more accurate predictions about the velocities of ocean currents. The model could help make...
Automated window shades show potential for significant energy savings
Automated insulating window shades can cut energy consumption by approximately one-quarter and may recoup the cost of installation within three to five years, according...
Study finds carrying pollen heats up bumble bees, raises new climate change questions
A new study finds carrying pollen is a workout that significantly increases the body temperature of bumble bees. This new understanding of active bumble...
Impact of ancient earthquake revealed
By combining the scientific powerhouses of genetics and geology, researchers have identified a new area of coastal uplift, which had been hiding in plain...
Assessing emotions in wild animals
A new study examines indicators of mental wellbeing in wild animals to improve conservation efforts.
Extremely hot days are warming twice as fast as average summer days in North-West...
New study analyzed data on near-surface air temperatures recorded for North-West Europe over the past 60 years. The findings show that the maximum temperature...
Is it an ant? Is it a plant? No, it’s a spider!
A species of tiny, colorful jumping spider employs two lines of defense to avoid being eaten: camouflaging with plants and walking like an ant....
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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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