River research reveals scale of macroplastic pollution
Plastic pollution clogs river systems for considerably longer than previously thought, new research shows.
Carbon fibers electrical measurements pave way for lightning strike protection technologies
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite structures are important in several industries, yet the electrical behavior of a composite is challenging to measure or predict...
Roman-era mixers and millstones made with geology in mind
A study on stone tools from an outpost of the Roman Empire has found that for ancient bakers and millers, having the right tools...
Records from Lake Magadi, Kenya, suggest environmental variability driven by changes in Earth’s orbit
Rift Valley lakes within eastern Africa range from freshwater to highly alkaline systems and are homes to diverse ecosystems. These Rift Valley lakes are...
‘Beach ball’ representations calculated for US underground nuclear tests can aid monitoring
Researchers have calculated moment tensors for 130 underground nuclear and 10 chemical test explosions that took place at the Nevada National Security test site.
Understanding pathogen tolerance in wild animals key to pandemic preparedness
A new multidisciplinary research framework is needed to explore links between evolved tolerance to pathogens and their spillover into humans, say scientists.
To solve Brazil’s energy and food crisis: Store more water, researchers say
Storing greater amounts of water in Brazil's reservoirs could increase precipitation and river flow, alleviating the water and energy supply crisis in Brazil, a...
Limiting the impacts of technology materials for the low carbon transition
Researchers have demonstrated how a detailed 'cradle to grave' evaluation at the outset of new metal mining explorations can greatly mitigate against negative environmental...
Arctic sea ice has reached minimum extent for 2021
Arctic sea ice has likely reached its minimum extent for the year, at 4.72 million square kilometers (1.82 million square miles) on September 16,...
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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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