Tug of sun, moon could be driving plate motions on ‘imbalanced’ Earth
A study proposes that imbalanced forces and torques in the Earth-moon-sun system drive circulation of the whole mantle. The new analysis provides an alternative...
River flows linked to the ups and downs of imperiled Chinook salmon population
A study has discovered that sufficient water flows during summer can be critical to a Chinook salmon population in the interior of British Columbia.
Mange outbreak decimated a wild vicuna population in Argentina
Mange has decimated the population of wild vicunas and guanacos in an Argentinian national park that was created to conserve them, according to a...
New efficiency record for solar cell technology
A research team has set a new record in the power conversion efficiency of solar cells made using perovskite and organic materials. Their latest...
Balanced diet can mitigate negative impact of pests for bumblebees
Bumblebees are important pollinators because they pollinate many different plant species and are extremely resilient. They can still manage to fly at temperatures that...
Lighted nets dramatically reduce bycatch of sharks and other wildlife while making fishing more...
In a win-win for commercial fisheries and marine wildlife, researchers have found that using lighted nets greatly reduced accidental bycatch of sharks, rays, sea...
Scientists build ‘valves’ in DNA to shape biological information flows
Scientists have developed new biological parts that are able to shape the flow of cellular processes along DNA.
Pristine groundwater seeps support native algae on Hawai‘i’s coasts
Native marine macroalgae, also known as limu, or as seaweed, thrive in environments created by natural groundwater seeps, specifically benefiting from the combined effects...
Quantum dots boost perovskite solar cell efficiency and scalability
Scientists have boosted the efficiency and scalability of perovskite solar cells by replacing their electron-transport layers with a thin layer of quantum dots.
Just what is a ‘resilient’ forest, anyway?
What does a 'resilient' forest look like in California's Sierra Nevada? A lot fewer trees than we're used to, according to a study of...
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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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