The science of ants’ underground cities
Scientists look at how ants dig tunnels, and come up with some surprising results. Slip beneath the surface and the above-ground simplicity of an...
Bringing order to chaotic bubbles can make mining more sustainable
A new way to control the motion of bubbles might one day help separate useful metals from useless dirt using much less energy and...
Study assesses risk that fruits, vegetables sold in U.S. are products of forced labor
A new scoring method to identify the risk of forced labor in fruits and vegetables sold in the U.S. has been developed by researchers....
Volcanoes acted as a safety valve for Earth’s long-term climate
Scientists have discovered that extensive chains of volcanoes have been responsible for both emitting and then removing atmospheric carbon dioxide over geological time. This...
Meeting biodiversity, climate, and water objectives through integrated strategies
We are collectively failing to conserve the world's biodiversity and to mobilize natural solutions to help curb global warming. A new study shows that...
Volcanism drove rapid ocean deoxygenation during the time of the dinosaurs
Ocean deoxygenation during the Mesozoic Era was much more rapid than previous thought, with CO2 induced environmental warming creating ocean 'dead zones' over timescales...
Understanding cookiecutter sharks
A little understood species of shark, known for taking cookie cutter-shaped bites out of everything from white sharks and whales to the rubber coated...
High-rate magnesium rechargeable batteries move one step closer to realization
Magnesium rechargeable batteries show immense promise for a greener future because of their energy density, safety, and cost. But the lack of high-performance cathode...
Rise and fall of water blisters offers glimpse beneath Greenland’s thick ice sheet
A study found that as meltwater lakes on the surface of Greenland's ice sheet rapidly drain, they create water blisters between the ice and...
No-till production farmers can cut herbicide use, control weeds, protect profits
Farmers using no-till production -- in which soil never or rarely is plowed or disturbed -- can reduce herbicide use and still maintain crop...
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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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