Researchers study waves created by recreational boats
A new study found that popular wakesurf boats require a greater distance from the shoreline and other boats compared to more typical recreational boats....
A new way to store sustainable energy: ‘Information batteries’
A future powered by sustainable energy sources could save the world from devastating climate change and reduce energy bills. But renewable energy has an...
Historic buildings could be protected from rising energy bills by solar panels
Installing solar panels could help historic buildings beat the rising costs of energy, according to a new study.
Expanding renewable energy need not hinder conservation efforts
A study has found that expanding green energy production sites in the future won't necessarily be a threat to protected areas of land.
Compounds made from ‘digested’ molecules feeds appetite for greener pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals
A method of producing vital chemical building blocks for use in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries mimics how plants manufacture them.
Study finds little genetic basis for some sea stars staying healthy amid deadly wasting...
Healthy-looking ochre sea stars have minimal genetic difference from those displaying symptoms of sea star wasting syndrome, say researchers who examined whether genetic variation...
Study links lead in childhood well water to teen delinquency
Exposure to lead in drinking water from private wells during early childhood is associated with an increased risk of being reported for delinquency during...
What the rise of oxygen on early Earth tells us about life on other...
When did the Earth reach oxygen levels sufficient to support animal life? Researchers have discovered that a rise in oxygen levels occurred in step...
Power at sea: Towards high-performance seawater batteries
Despite the many potential applications of seawater batteries (SWBs), the limited performance of available materials has hindered their commercialization. To tackle this issue, scientists...
Number of Earth’s tree species estimated to be 14% higher than currently known, with...
A new study involving more than 100 scientists from across the globe and the largest forest database yet assembled estimates that there are about...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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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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