Gall fly outmaneuvers host plant in game of ‘Spy vs Spy’
Over time goldenrod plants and the gall flies that feed on them have been one-upping each other in an ongoing competition for survival. Now,...
Using electricity to break down pollutants left over after wastewater treatment
Pesticides, pharmaceutical products, and endocrine disruptors are some of the emerging contaminants often found in treated domestic wastewater, even after secondary treatment. Researchers have...
Stress testing ‘coral in a box’
Coral death is impacting oceans worldwide as a consequence of climate change. The concern is that corals cannot keep pace with the rate of...
How bacteria build essential carbon-fixing machinery
Scientists have revealed new insight into how cyanobacteria construct the organelles that are essential for their ability to photosynthesise.
Texas will face driest conditions of the last 1,000 years
Texas' future climate will feature drier summers and decreasing water supplies for much of the state for the remainder of the 21st century --...
Soil studies can be helpful for border control
Underground tunnels have been used by warriors and smugglers for thousands of years to infiltrate battlegrounds and cross borders. A new analysis presents a...
Evolutionary biologists find several fish adapt in the same way to toxic water
Several species of fish have adapted to harsh environments using the same mechanism, which brings to question evolutionary chance, according to a new study.
Technique fishes valuable nutrients out of shrimp processing water
The seafood industry requires large amounts of water for food processing. Before used water is discharged, some organic matter, including protein, is typically removed....
Study could rewrite Earth’s history
New research has found evidence to suggest that the Earth's first continents were not formed by subduction in a modern-like plate tectonics environment as...
The story behind a uniquely dark, wetland soil
Areas where landslides are common make hydric soil identification tricky.
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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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