More support needed for pollination services in agriculture
The global decline of pollinators threatens the reproductive success of 90 per cent of all wild plants globally and the yield of 85 per...
Carbon dioxide reactor makes ‘Martian fuel’
Engineers are developing new ways to convert greenhouse gases to fuel to address climate change and get astronauts home from Mars.
Engineers introduce a new approach for recycling plastics
Engineers have come up with a revolutionary new method for tackling plastic pollution by harnessing the inner workings of proteins. The result? A whole...
New York waters may be an important, additional feeding area for large whales
A new study finds that that some large whale species (humpback, fin and minke whales) use the waters off New York and New Jersey...
Coastal Northeastern US is a global warming hotspot; 2 degrees Celsius of summer warming...
New research reveals not only that the coastal Northeast -- from Maine to Delaware -- is heating faster than most regions of North America,...
Intensified water cycle slows down global warming
A new study shows that the intensification of global hydrological cycle drives more ocean heat uptake into the deep ocean and moderates the pace...
A new method for removing lead from drinking water
Engineers designed a relatively low-cost, energy-efficient approach to treating water contaminated with heavy metals such as lead.
New online tool to help residents reduce the impact of traffic-related air pollution
Researchers have released a new online tool to help schools, hospitals and residents understand and reduce the impact of traffic-related air pollution.
Artificial intelligence may be set to reveal climate-change tipping points
Researchers are developing artificial intelligence that could assess climate change tipping points. The deep learning algorithm could act as an early warning system against...
Over 120 scientific experts’ global ocean report shows unprecedented climate change impact, as Arctic...
Arctic ice levels logged in the last two years have reached record lows, whilst per decade have -- on average since 1979 to 2020...
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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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