Study looks at glacial lakes, dams in Alaska and potential for flooding
Researchers have produced a detailed inventory of glacial lakes and dams over a 35-year timeframe from 1984 to 2019 in Alaska and northwest Canada.
Losing amphibian diversity also means losing poison diversity
Biologists argue that more research needs to be done on the colorful yet poisonous harlequin toads of Central and South America, not only because...
Do bikeshare systems complement or replace public transit?
Bikeshare systems have come a long way since they were first introduced in the Netherlands in the 1960s. They are popular in cities around...
How fault lines in a kitchen sink are changing what we know about geology
Researchers unveiled a physical model that yields an unprecedented, high-resolution look at the slip rates of faults, which determine the likelihood of earthquakes.
Researchers develop new approach to discover pervasive ‘forever’ chemicals known as PFAS
A team of researchers is using one of the most powerful chemical analysis tools in the world to unravel the complexities of PFAS. They...
Love of nature is partially heritable, study of twins shows
A person's appreciation of nature and their tendency to visit natural spaces are heritable characteristics, according to a large-scale study of UK twins.
Massive methane emissions by oil and gas industry detected from space
For the first time ever on a global scale, using satellite imagery, scientists have quantified volumes of massive methane emissions due to fossil-fuel extraction...
Fuel cells and game-changing tech to remove 99% of carbon dioxide from air
Engineers have demonstrated a way to effectively capture 99% of carbon dioxide from air using a novel electrochemical system powered by hydrogen.
Scientists decode chemical defense against plant sap-sucking leafhoppers
Given the sheer number of potential enemies, plants are resistant to most pests, even if they can cause damage to other plants. Researchers describe...
Treasure in tree rings: Using untapped tree ring data to calculate carbon sequestration
Forests around the world have the capacity to pull carbon out of the atmosphere to battle global climate change. But how much carbon they...
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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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