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Most research on 'forever chemicals' doesn’t get any kind of media coverage -- and it's a problem

This risks the information not properly reaching the public.

Social isolation and loneliness: a lethal silent epidemic, scientists warn

Living alone in isolation is not good for your brain, heart, immune system, and overall health. Here is how it brings you closer to death.

Green sea turtles travel to the same place to eat for generations

Study looks into the eating patterns of these incredible animals.

Salt in the water: Uruguay's extreme drought is an alarm bell for the world

The drought in Uruguay is a good example of what we can expect with climate heating.

Scientists use CRISPR to make wood fiber production more sustainable

They believe this could be applied to multiple tree species

Fungi in the foundation – How to grow mycelium into eco-friendly buildings

The construction industry has a big impact on the environment

Scientists find traces of the world’s oldest known glaciers under gold deposits

The rare find could be proof of a lost ice age.

Climate change is changing the ocean's color

The change reflects significant shifts in essential marine ecosystems

This Canadian Lake marks the start of the Anthropocene

We are now a step closer to understanding when and how it started.

There’s a silent hazard lurking below cities, and our buildings aren’t ready to handle it

Yay, another way climate change is affecting us.

Monogamous birds may divorce when their partners cheat or are migrating

Divorce is a fact of life even for birds.

Two-faced thermal cloak protects cars from heat and cold. No electricity required

This cloak is not invisible but it will keep your car cool in summers and warm in winters, doesn't that sound like magic.

Strawberry crops are releasing large amounts of plastics in their production

Researchers found over 200,000 plastic particles per hectare.

Brazil's Amazon deforestation plunges in first six months of Lula’s presidency

It follows four years of rainforest devastation under Bolsonaro.

Earth reaches the hottest day ever recorded three days in a row

Scientists warn records could continue to be broken over the coming months.

Rattlesnakes are more relaxed and chill when they have a friend nearby

By being together, rattesnakes cope better with stress.

Almost half of US tap water is contaminated with 'forever chemicals'

The problem is much more extensive than we thought.

Migrant orangutans study locals to identify healthy food options

They get this information through a behavior called peering.

Ecosystem collapses could happen much sooner than previously expected

Extreme weather events will accelerate change in stressed systems, leading quickly to tipping points.

Elephants don't like to eat the same thing twice for dinner, just like us

DNA metabarcoding unveils the culinary tastes of elephants.

Humans eat around a third of all the world’s vertebrates -- and it's a problem

We have a broad impact on biodiversity that could continue to worsen

Scientists create edible food packaging that could replace single-use plastics

It's based on bacterial cellulose, an organic compound derived from bacteria.

Tiny satellites reveal how urban trees respond to rising heat

Study reveals new insights into the compliate relationship between urban heat and seasonal vegetation leaf emergence.

Cat noses function just like high-tech chemical analyzers

Researchers create 3D computer model of cats nose

Octopus sleep is very similar to that of humans and they may even dream

Study looks at electrical signals octopuses produce in their brain while asleep and awake.

This Australian duck says 'You bloody fool' and imitates other wacky sounds -- and we couldn't be more fascinated

This rare display of acquired vocalization could help scientists unravel the origin of speech and language in humans.

This new vaccine can protect farmed crocodiles from West Nile virus

It could be applicable in several crocodile’s species

Birds with a buzz? Hummingbirds drink alcoholic nectar 'cocktails'

Hummingbirds love nectar -- and it's not just for the sugar rush.

This surprising parasite can make ants live at least three times longer

Infected ants don’t work, are cared for and live much longer than usual.

Scientists make stronger rubber that could cut down on microplastic pollution

Car tires release a lot of microplastics, which then end up in ecosystems

Air conditioning Catch22: global heating is driving air conditioning use, which is driving more heating

The problem is especially prevalent in India and Europe.

Scientists train AI to unlock data from millions of plant specimens

The algorithm analyzed the relationship between leaf size and climate

Monarch butterfly white spots could be the secret to their continent-traversing superpower

The size of their wing spots may play a crucial role in their incredible journey.

Lab-grown meat is now officially on the menu after US approval

We're witnessing the dawn of a new era in food.

Cryofreezing DNA could be our last shot at saving species from extinction

Cryobanks could help curb species extinction.

A tribute to Train: How a dog became a conservation icon in Argentina

He's getting his own statue and has become a symbol of conservation.

Himalayan glaciers are melting faster than ever and may lose most of their ice

It's been an overlooked region of glacial melting due to lack of data.

Say goodbye to radiators: paper-thin film turns any wall or furniture into a heater

It's a very efficient way of heating a space.

Early Andean societies turned violent because of climate change

Study points to potential competition for limited resources

New material can soak up record amounts of moisture from the air

It’s made from hydrogel, a naturally absorbent material.

Heat vision: "Thermometer in the sky" satellite can revolutionize building efficiency from Space

The thermometer in the sky could help us make buildings more efficient -- saving money and fighting climate change.

The average dog knows 89 words and phrases. But some are super smart

Scientists used the same language assessment tools designed for human children.

Bumblebees' remarkable sense of smell guides them safely home

They have great vision, but their sense of smell steals the show.

Bowhead whales' can repair their DNA -- and this possibly makes them cancer-resistant

They can live more than 200 years, and this might be why.

Sit down, coal. For the first time, renewables dominate coal in the US

Coal's drop this year has truly been remarkable

A third of UK adults believe a wide array of conspiracy theories

From "15-minute cities" to the "great replacement", concerningly large parts of the population believe in conspiracy theories.

The hot, gross blob: Plastic and seaweed mix could spell trouble

Authorities are warning people to stay away from the blob.

This one-shot, non-surgical contraceptive could finally curb stray cat overpopulation

The therapy made cats sterile with no side effects for at least two years.

Regular socialization could make dogs live longer and happier

Study sheds light on key social determinants that influence dogs' health.

Crocodile in Costa Rica gives virgin birth. Could some dinosaurs do it too?

It’s the first known case of "virgin birth" in a crocodilian.

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