Insights into behavior during Chimney Tops 2 Fire could improve evacuation planning
To understand what motivates people to evacuate during a wildfire, researchers surveyed affected residents. Their analysis of the responses identified key factors at play,...
Asphalt adds to air pollution, especially on hot, sunny days
Asphalt is a near-ubiquitous substance -- it's found in roads, on roofs and in driveways -- but its chemical emissions rarely figure into urban...
Has Earth’s oxygen rusted the Moon for billions of years?
To the surprise of many planetary scientists, the oxidized iron mineral hematite has been discovered at high latitudes on the Moon.
Bering Sea ice extent is at most reduced state in last 5,500 years
Through the analysis of vegetation from a Bering Sea island, researchers have determined that the extent of sea ice in the region is lower...
How screen time and green time may affect youth psychological outcomes
Less screen time and more green time are associated with better psychological outcomes among children and adolescents, according to a new study.
Birds can learn from others to be more daring
New research into highly social yet invasive house sparrows reveals that they can learn from each other and adapt their behavior.
Continuous and stable lasing achieved from low-cost perovskites at room temperature
New research shows that lasing for over one hour at room temperature can be achieved from low-cost quasi-2D perovskite materials by properly managing losses...
New anode material could lead to safer fast-charging batteries
Scientists have discovered a new anode material that enables lithium-ion batteries to be safely recharged within minutes for thousands of cycles. Known as a...
Globalization is reweaving the web of life
Networks of interactions among species are becoming increasingly similar across ecosystems, according to a global analysis. Data collected over the last 75 years show...
New study on migration success reinforces need for monarch butterfly milkweed habitat
A recent study presents evidence that the migration success of monarchs hasn't declined in recent years and thus cannot explain the steep decline in...
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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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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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