Great Barrier Reef ‘glue’ at risk from ocean acidification
Scientists have suspected that increasing ocean acidity would weaken and thin the structures underpinning tropical reefs. Now they have irrefutable evidence dating back 30,000...
Biodiversity: In a mite-y bit of trouble
Mite extinctions are occurring at least 1,000 times the 'natural' rate - a finding a researcher says is another warning that global biodiversity is...
Viruses on glaciers highlight evolutionary mechanism to overcome host defenses
Scientists studying life on the surface of glaciers in the Arctic and Alps challenge assumptions on virus evolution. Their study shows that, contrary to...
Common sunscreen ingredients prove dangerous for freshwater ecosystems
The results show that long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) filters -- including avobenzone, oxybenzone, and octocrylene -- is lethal for some organisms living in...
Common species mirror rare animals’ response to global change
A study of more than 2,000 species reveals animal populations around the world - from the very common to endangered species - are going...
Climate change could increase rice yields
Research reveals how rice ratooning practices can help Japanese farmers increase rice yields.
Viruses could be harder to kill after adapting to warm environments
Enteroviruses and other pathogenic viruses that make their way into surface waters can be inactivated by heat, sunshine and other microbes, thereby reducing their...
The widespread footprint of blue jean microfibers
With many people working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, blue jeans are a more popular wardrobe choice than ever. But most people don't...
Eat more to grow more arms…if you’re a sea anemone
Scientists have discovered that the number of tentacle arms a sea anemone grows depends on the amount of food it eats.
Can sunlight convert emissions into useful materials?
A team of researchers has designed a method to break CO2 apart and convert the greenhouse gas into useful materials like fuels or consumer...
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Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action
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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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