Climate ‘tipping points’ need not be the end of the world
The disastrous consequences of climate 'tipping points' could be averted if global warming was reversed quickly enough, new research suggests.
Dating in a jungle: Female praying mantises jut out weird pheromone gland to attract...
Praying mantises are bizarre insects, yet many aspects of their biology remain unknown. Meanwhile, scientists have discovered that females of a South American species...
Wildfire smoke linked to skin disease
Wildfire smoke can trigger a host of respiratory and cardiovascular symptoms, ranging from runny nose and cough to a potentially life-threatening heart attack or...
In calculating the social cost of methane, equity matters
A new study reports that the social cost of methane - a greenhouse gas that is 30 times as potent as carbon dioxide in...
To design truly compostable plastic, scientists take cues from nature
Scientists have designed an enzyme-activated compostable plastic that could diminish microplastics pollution. Household tap water or soil composts break the hybrid plastic material down...
Microplastics affect global nutrient cycle and oxygen levels in the ocean
The effects of the steadily increasing amount of plastic in the ocean are complex and not yet fully understood. Scientists have now shown for...
Research team argues for combining organic farming and genetic engineering
For more sustainability on a global level, EU legislation should be changed to allow the use of gene editing in organic farming, experts urge.
Freshwater salt pollution threatens ecosystem health and human water security
Drivers of freshwater salt pollution such as de-icers on roads and parking lots, water softeners, and wastewater and industrial discharges further threaten freshwater ecosystem...
Solar panels are contagious – but in a good way
The number of solar panels within shortest distance from a house is the most important factor in determining the likelihood of that house having...
Unexpected presence of great white sharks in Gulf of California
A new study suggests the white shark population for the eastern north Pacific, especially those listed in the Gulf of California, might be underestimated....
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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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