Newly identified ‘landfalling droughts’ originate over ocean
Researchers have identified a new type of 'landfalling drought' that originates over the ocean before traveling onto land, and which can cause larger, drier...
Air pollution leads to increase in electricity usage
High levels of air pollution are forcing people inside to consume more electricity, subsequently causing even greater environmental problems by increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
Urgent conservation needed for world’s carnivorous plants
New research has found approximately a quarter of carnivorous plant species across the world may be at risk of extinction due to global climate...
One of the world’s driest deserts is the focus of a new study on...
Carbon, one of the main building blocks for all life on Earth, cycles among living organisms and the environment. This cycle, and how it...
Camera traps show impact of recreational activity on wildlife
The COVID-19 pandemic has fired up interest in outdoor activities in our parks and forests. Now a new study highlights the need to be...
Scientists discover why tarantulas come in vivid blues and greens
Researchers find support for new hypotheses: that tarantulas' vibrant blue colors may be used to communicate between potential mates, while green coloration confers the...
Provide shady spots to protect butterflies from climate change
Researchers have discovered significant variations in the ability of different UK butterfly species to maintain a suitable body temperature. Species that rely most on...
Climate pledges ‘like tackling COVID-19 without social distancing’
Current global pledges to tackle climate change are the equivalent of declaring a pandemic without a plan for social distancing, researchers say.
5G wireless may lead to inaccurate weather forecasts
Upcoming 5G wireless networks that will provide faster cell phone service may lead to inaccurate weather forecasts, according to a new study on a...
PFAS in seabirds: Narragansett Bay, Massachusetts Bay, Cape Fear
A recent study found high levels of PFAS compounds in seabirds from offshore Massachusetts and coastal Rhode Island and North Carolina adding to 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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