More children and youth drowning as warming temperatures create unstable lake ice
As winters become milder and lake ice less stable, more children and young adults are falling through the ice and fatally drowning, say researchers....
Cichlid fishes from African Lake Tanganyika shed light on how organismal diversity arises
Lake Tanganyika in Africa is a true hotspot of organismal diversity. Approximately 240 species of cichlid fishes have evolved in this lake in less...
Vertebrate biodiversity: A glimmer of hope
A team of biologists found that the picture of dramatically declining vertebrate populations of all kinds is driven by a small number of outlier...
The timeless, complimentary taste of oysters and champagne — explained
Matching prices aren't the only reason oysters and champagne pair so well. An uncanny umami synergy makes the combination of yeast-brewed bubbly and fresh...
Health trade-offs for wildlife as urbanization expands
City living appears to improve reproductive success for migratory tree swallows compared to breeding in more environmentally protected areas, a new five-year study suggests....
New semiconductor coating may pave way for future green fuels
Hydrogen gas and methanol for fuel cells or as raw materials for the chemicals industry, for example, could be produced more sustainably using sunlight,...
New technique seamlessly converts ammonia to green hydrogen
Researchers have developed a highly effective, environmentally friendly method for converting ammonia into hydrogen. The new technique is a major step forward for enabling...
Which particulate air pollution poses the greatest health risk?
Researchers have investigated whether particulate matter from certain sources can be especially harmful to human health. They found evidence that the amount of particulate...
Trees and green roofs can help reduce the urban heat island effect
Air pollution experts have found that green infrastructure (GI), such as trees, can help reduce temperatures in many of Europe's cities and towns.
Study improves ability to predict how whales travel through their ocean habitat
Scientists recently published a study that could help researchers learn where protections are needed the most for bowhead whales.
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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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