Removing the lead hazard from perovskite solar cells
Although a very promising solution for capturing solar energy, perovskite solar cells contain lead, which is toxic to the environment and a serious health...
Have you ever wondered how many species have inhabited the Earth?
An environmental sciences professors explain why naming new species may be a never-ending journey.
New method makes vital fertilizer element in a more sustainable way
Scientists and engineers have devised a new method for making urea that is more environmentally friendly than today's process and produces enough to be...
Roadless forests see more blazes and greater severity, but fire resilience is the result
Roadless national forests in the American West burn more often and at a slightly higher severity than national forests with roads, but the end...
The delicate balance of protecting river deltas and society
Researchers have created a novel analysis tool that seeks to protect the millions of people living on urban river deltas, while preserving the environmental...
Fire operations-prescribed burning combo reduces wildfire severity up to 72%
Firefighters battling wildfires in the western United States use a variety of suppression tactics to get the flames under control. Prescribed burns, or controlled...
How climate change and fires are shaping the forests of the future
As temperatures rise, the risk of devastating forest fires is increasing. Researchers are using artificial intelligence to estimate the long-term impact that an increased...
No more cone? Psychology researchers offer better tool for visualizing hurricane danger
Researchers are working on an easily understood, science-backed way to visually represent hurricane danger to the general public. They contend that the cone of...
Floating into summer with more buoyant, liquid-proof life jackets, swimsuits
Summertime is here, and that often means long, lazy days at the beach, water skiing and swimming. Life jackets and swimsuits are essential gear...
Detecting wildlife illness and death with new early alert system
A new early detection surveillance system for wildlife helps identify unusual patterns of illness and death in near real-time by tapping into data from...
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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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