Global warming begets more warming, new paleoclimate study finds
Global warming begets more, extreme warming, new paleoclimate study finds. Researchers observe a 'warming bias' over the past 66 million years that may return...
Marine bacteria in Canadian Arctic capable of biodegrading diesel and oil
Marine bacteria in the frigid waters of the Canadian Arctic are capable of biodegrading oil and diesel fuel, according to a new study.
Gen Z willing to rent clothes to reduce waste
Gen Z adults are interested in using apparel rental services to reduce overconsumption, according to a new study. Apparel rental, also known as collaborative...
Most of UC San Diego’s COVID-19 cases detected early by wastewater screening
Part of UC San Diego's Return to Learn program, wastewater screening helped prevent outbreaks by detecting 85 percent of cases early, allowing for timely...
Rare new orchid species just discovered in the Andes
Three new endemic orchid species were just discovered in Ecuador. Lepanthes microprosartima, L. caranqui and L. oro-lojaensis are proof that Ecuador -- one of...
Changes in growth patterns due to climate change
Geologists investigated the extent to which the growth of belemnites and changes to their appearance depend on ecological reactions and whether these changes are...
Enabling the next generation of organic solar cells
Researchers have discovered a new, faster way in which organic materials redistribute sunlight energy, which could enable the next generation of organic solar cells...
A clean US hydrogen economy is within reach, but needs a game plan, energy...
Addressing climate change requires not only a clean electrical grid, but also a clean fuel to reduce emissions from industrial heat, long-haul heavy transportation,...
Anatomy of an earthquake series
A new study focuses on the 2013 seismic sequence at the Castor platform of a former oil field, about 20 km offshore the coast...
Engineers clean up water pollution with sunlight
In addition to providing vitamin D, helping flowers grow and creating the perfect excuse to head to the beach, sunlight also helps break down...
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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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Do you see a devil in this orchid?
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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