Producing hydrogen using less energy
The way in which a compound inspired by nature produces hydrogen has now been described in detail. These findings are the foundation for the...
The humidity of flowers acts as an invisible attractor for bumblebees
As well as bright colors and subtle scents, flowers possess many invisible ways of attracting their pollinators, and a new study shows that bumblebees...
‘Urban green space affects citizens’ happiness’
A recent study revealed that as a city becomes more economically developed, its citizens' happiness becomes more directly related to the area of urban...
Worrying insights into the chemicals in plastics
ETH researchers examined chemicals in plastics worldwide. They found an unexpectedly high number of substances of potential concern intentionally used in everyday plastic products....
Unchecked climate change will cause severe drying of the Amazon forest
Amazon rain forests could be at far higher risk of extreme drought than previously thought, according to new research.
Metal catalysts used for environmental sustainability found to degrade and become less effective
New research is showing that some tiny catalysts being considered for industrial-scaled environmental remediation efforts may be unstable during operation.
Analysing volcanoes to predict their awakening
A team has reviewed the literature on the internal and external mechanisms that lead to a volcanic eruption. Analyzing the thermo-mechanics of deep volcanic...
No northern escape route for Florida’s coral reefs
Warming seas are driving many species of marine life to shift their geographic ranges out of the tropics to higher latitudes where the water...
Aviation’s contribution to cutting climate change likely to be small
Although the emissions targets for aviation are in line with the overall goals of the Paris Agreement, there is a high likelihood that the...
Butterflies regularly cross the Sahara in longest-known insect migration
Wetter conditions in Sub-Saharan and North Africa at certain times of year can result in hundreds of times more Painted Lady butterflies making the...
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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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