New materials could turn water into the fuel of the future
Combining computational with experimental approaches, researchers identify 12 new materials with potential use in solar fuels generators.
Evidence disproving tropical ‘thermostat’ theory
As the world warmed millions of years ago, conditions in the tropics may have made it so hot some organisms couldn't survive, new research...
Flashy first images arrive from NOAA’s GOES-16 lightning mapper
Detecting and predicting lightning just got a lot easier. The first images from a new instrument onboard NOAA's GOES-16 satellite are giving NOAA National...
Paleolake deposits on Mars might look like sediments in Indonesia
A new article details the clay mineralogy of sediment from Lake Towuti, Indonesia, using a technique called visible to near-infrared (VNIR) spectroscopy. VNIR measures...
Breakthrough in live coral imaging
Interdisciplinarity scientists have used a well-known biomedical imaging technique called optical coherence tomography (OCT) to obtain fascinating insights to the structural organization and dynamics...
Low-cost monitoring device uses light to quickly detect oil spills
Researchers have developed a simple device that can detect an oil spill in water and then pinpoint the type of oil present on the...
Underwater mountains help ocean water rise from abyss
At high latitudes, such as near Antarctica and the Arctic Circle, the ocean's surface waters are cooled by frigid temperatures and become so dense...
Study sparks debate over relationship between compact development and driving
Compact development is often recommended as a way to get people to drive less and create more sustainable communities. However, different studies over the...
Trans-Himalayan land of Upper Mustang in Nepal may face serious food insecurity
Food security is a global challenge especially in developing countries with a growing population and less land to cultivate. Erratic weather patterns due to...
Cold extermination: One of greatest mass extinctions was due to an ice age and...
The Earth has known several mass extinctions over the course of its history. One of the most important happened at the Permian-Triassic boundary 250...
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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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