New study takes closer look at how environment affects daily life of sloths
Scientists studying brown-throated three-toed sloths, where predators are extinct and food is more accessible, have found that the animals adapt to have a primarily...
How Hurricane Lane brought fire and rain to Hawaiian islands
Researchers detail the compounding hazards -- fire and rain -- produced by Hurricane Lane in August 2018.
Researchers boost koala spotting system
Researchers have published an improved and innovative method for estimating the number of koalas in an area detected by using drones and an artificial...
Eating habits of baby predator starfish revealed
The varied diet of juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish complicates scientists' ability to age them. This makes plans for the management of this invasive species more...
Making comprehensive water resources modeling more accessible
A new large-scale, open source hydrological and water resources model will support and enable different stakeholder groups and scientific communities to engage with a...
Popular seafood species in sharp decline around the world
The first-ever global study of long-term trends in the population biomass of exploited marine fish and invertebrates for all coastal areas on the planet.
Advancing knowledge on archaea
An open-source data platform for researchers studying archaea is paving the way for new insights and educational opportunities.
Better wastewater treatment? It’s a wrap
A shield of graphene helps particles destroy antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the free-floating genes in wastewater treatment plants.
Free trade can prevent hunger caused by climate change
Researchers investigated the effects of trade on hunger in the world as a result of climate change. The conclusion is clear: international trade can...
Homes of wealthy Americans have carbon footprints 25% higher than lower-income residences
The homes of wealthy Americans generate about 25% more greenhouse gases than residences in lower-income neighborhoods, mainly due to their larger size. In the...
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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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