Animals’ ability to adapt their habitats key to survival amid climate change
A research group of scientists from North America, Europe and Africa concluded that animals' ability to respond to climate change likely depends on how...
Earlier flood forecasting could help avoid disaster in Japan
Researchers have revealed that a newly developed forecasting system can accurately predict flood locations 32 hours in advance. Extreme rainfall events are occurring increasingly...
Footprints discovered from the last dinosaurs to walk on UK soil
Footprints from at least six different species of dinosaur -- thought to be the very last dinosaurs to walk on UK soil 110 million...
Evolution: Two routes to the same destination
Fruit flies have found at least two solutions to the problem of sorting their sex chromosomes: a matter of life and death.
The Earth has a pulse — a 27.5-million-year cycle of geological activity
Geologic activity on Earth appears to follow a 27.5-million-year cycle, giving the planet a 'pulse,' according to a new study.
Scientists detect signatures of life remotely
It could be a milestone on the path to detecting life on other planets: Scientists detect a key molecular property of all living organisms...
The end of Darwin’s nightmare at Lake Victoria?
Lake Victoria, which came under the spotlight in 2004 by the documentary 'Darwin's nightmare', is not only suffering from the introduction and commercialization of...
Mountain fires burning higher at unprecedented rates
Forest fires have crept higher up mountains over the past few decades, scorching areas previously too wet to burn, according to researchers. As wildfires...
Altered microstructure improves organic-based, solid state lithium EV battery
Researchers improve energy density in a novel electric vehicle battery - a step toward a more cost-effective, easily recycled battery that would allow EVs...
Managed retreat: A must in the war against climate change
Climate change will shape the future of coastal communities, with flood walls, elevated structures and possibly even floating cities used to combat sea level...
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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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