Chill out: Advanced solar tech runs cooler and lasts longer
New mechanisms for converting sunlight to electricity more efficiently are also beneficial for extending the lifespan of solar panels.
Could wider use of gene reserves protect rare species?
UK landowners and conservationists welcome wider-spread use of Gene Conservation Units (GCUs) to help protect some of the rarest plants and insects, research has...
Sharks in protected area attract illegal fishers
Thousands of sharks have been illegally caught in a Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Indian Ocean, new research shows.
Wastewater treatment system recovers electricity, filters water
A new process uses bacteria to filter wastewater while creating electricity.
Increased economic drought impacts in Europe with anthropogenic warming
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 May 2021; doi:10.1038/s41558-021-01044-3Climate change impacts precipitation patterns, and thus the risk for drought. Damages from drought in Europe...
New gauge on weather forecasts
Studies of long-term hydro-climatic patterns provide fresh insights into the causes of Australia's strong climate variability which affect extreme wet or dry weather and...
The African wild dog: An ambassador for the world’s largest terrestrial conservation area
The world's largest terrestrial conservation area is located in southern Africa and covers 520,000 square kilometers spanning five countries. A study now shows that...
Protecting coral from heat stress and coral bleaching
Coral bleaching, which is becoming stronger and more frequent due to heat stress, has already wiped out corals at many locations globally. With the...
Learning on the fly
Informatics experts have developed a new computational model that demonstrates a long sought after link between insect and mammalian learning.
PCB contamination in Icelandic orcas: a matter of diet
A new study suggests that some Icelandic killer whales have very high concentrations of PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) in their blubber. But it seems that...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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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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