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Researchers in New England are testing whether adding alkaline minerals to seawater can boost the ocean's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide without harming marine life such as lobsters. The work …
A male glass frog is shown fighting off a swarm of parasitic wasps to protect its clutch of eggs, using powerful kicks from its hind legs. The behavior, captured in …
New footage from the Colombian Amazon captures a jaguar swimming, highlighting the species' aquatic abilities and the conservation work of Indigenous community monitors.
Naturalist Chris Packham urges a shift in public perception of invertebrates, arguing that these creatures are vital to ecosystems and face a crisis that demands urgent conservation action.
The Trump administration is escalating efforts to overturn California's climate policies, targeting vehicle emissions standards and other state environmental regulations in a legal and regulatory push.
A new documentary reveals that lion prides along Namibia's Skeleton Coast have developed a rare and dangerous hunting technique: taking down giraffes, a skill passed down through generations.
Paleontologists working in southern Wyoming have identified a previously unknown omomyid primate species from 50-million-year-old sandstone, adding a new branch to one of North America's most studied fossil lineages.
Researchers found that aspen groves can act as natural firebreaks, slowing wildfires and limiting their spread even as climate change drives more intense fire seasons. The trees’ high moisture content …
A new national review of France’s environment finds continued biodiversity loss and habitat degradation, even as targeted policies show measurable improvements in certain areas.
Author Fred Pearce says renewable energy is rising, the population bomb has been defused, and nature can recover if given the chance.
LiDAR surveys have exposed hundreds of large earthworks beneath the Amazon rainforest, offering a glimpse of a mysterious civilization that transformed the region thousands of years ago.
Researchers have identified a new primate species in the dense forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo using acoustic calls, a partial photograph, and DNA analysis. The species may …
Researchers studying fossils from the La Brea Tar Pits have found deformed vertebrae and rare tumors in saber-toothed cat remains, suggesting that inbreeding contributed to the species' decline.
The beloved bald eagle Jackie, known from the Big Bear live cam, is recovering after being rescued unable to fly. Wildlife officials report her condition is improving, with help from …
The Galápagos Islands, at the epicenter of El Niño, are experiencing record ocean temperatures. Scientists are studying the archipelago's unique wildlife to understand how marine ecosystems may adapt to climate …
A recent British study suggests that peppermint essential oil may help lower blood pressure in adults with mild hypertension, offering a potential low-cost, well-tolerated complementary approach to managing cardiovascular health.
Award-winning entomologist Dino Martins, known for his work on pollinators, argues in his latest book that parasites, often seen as gruesome, play essential roles in ecosystems, from controlling populations to …
Scientists have created a black hole analog using light to test Stephen Hawking's theory of Hawking radiation, providing new insights into black hole thermodynamics and quantum gravity.
The Scottish Association for Marine Science has appointed the ocean as a trustee, granting it a formal voice in board decisions. This move reflects the growing rights of nature movement …
China has planted 66 billion trees as part of its Great Green Wall project, and a new study reveals these trees are growing faster than natural forests, offering significant carbon …
