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U.S. researchers found microplastic particles in dolphin breath, raising new concerns about ocean pollution.
Methane is a big problem for our climate. This satellite can now see it from above.
They say an elephant never forgets, and according to this new study, that's not far from the truth.
Nuclear batteries offer a lifespan that lithium batteries can't match. But don't expect them powering consumer devices anytime soon.
The new frogs were named after the captains from a sci-fi franchise, in a fitting tribute.
Researchers propose a novel approach to sustainable agriculture through induced resistance in plants.
These apes like to dance -- but only if someone is watching.
Elephant trunks have wrinkles since they are fetuses. When they're grown up, they have more wrinkles on their dominant side.
Wood engineered for strength and safety offers architects an alternative to carbon-intensive steel and concrete.
After years of confinement and grueling practices, lab chimps find joy and peace in sanctuaries.
Just days after Hurricane Helene ravaged through parts of the US, an even bigger one might be lining up.
This means "puppy dog eyes" are not unique to domestic dogs and appeared earlier in their wild ancestors.
We all know AI is using up a lot of power. But we didn't have "reopening nuclear plants" on our bingo card.
North Korea has not one but two facilities for processing weapon-grade uranium.
Just like people confronted with a sea of options at the grocery store, bees foraging in meadows encounter many different flowers at once. They must decide which ones to visit for food, but it isn’t always a straightforward choice. Flowers offer two types of food: nectar and pollen, which can vary in important ways. Nectar, […]
It's the first time we have a way to study chronic pain in cats.
Artificial intelligence might not take your job, but it can use up all your water and electricity.
Octopuses are getting more and more interesting with each new study.
This could be key technology in our climate struggles, but critics say it's greenwashing.
The sea robin walks on leg-like fins that can taste the seafloor, showcasing evolution's clever repurposing of traits.
The seemingly immortal hydra may hold the key to unraveling the mysteries of both eternal youth and a rare, chilling phenomenon: contagious cancer.
This morning, my six-year-old came into our bedroom and started reading a story from a book. She followed each word on the page, slowly forming full sentences. Sometimes she stumbled and asked for help with some “funny words,” but by the end of the book, she had told us a story about a bear in […]
From packing supplies to transportation, moving comes with an often-overlooked environmental footprint.
Extreme contamination in Acid Canyon raises concerns over public safety and environmental health.
From bottles to buildings, MIT's glass bricks are a great demonstration of circular construction.
While foodborne outbreaks are not uncommon, this case uniquely exposed deeper issues about the role of climate change in public health risks.
Water anoles can stay underwater for up to 20 minutes thanks to their air bubble "oxygen tanks".
From Coke to Clorox, ProPublica contacted all 51 companies on the Consumer Brands Association board of directors to ask if they agreed with the group’s proposed redefinition of “recyclable” plastic. Most did not respond. None said they disagreed.
The shrimp can navigate thanks to chemicals produced by other organisms.
We've all had bad tummy days, but nothing comes even close to this.
The disoriented baby birds can easily get lost and drawn into towns.
When bats die in large numbers, it adversely affects our farmers, food, and kids.
A new startup thinks an underground reactor could solve nuclear power's biggest problems.
Cats twist and snakes slide, exploiting and negotiating physical laws. Scientists are figuring out how.
Scientists capture never-before-seen footage of seals exploiting research sonar to track and catch fish.
New technique breaks down polyethylene and polypropylene into building blocks for new plastics.
After becoming virtually extinct in California, wolves are making a comeback.
Nyobolt's new battery promises rapid charging, but infrastructure remains the key challenge.
Your cat probably wants to play with you more than you think.
Charging batteries at high currents may be the key to extending their lifespan.
“A tiger is a large-hearted gentleman with boundless courage and when he is exterminated – as exterminated he will be unless public opinion rallies to his support – India will be the poorer by having lost the finest of her fauna.” So said Jim Corbett, a man whose fate was bound to that of the […]
We're neck deep in a climate emergency. This is just one of the symptoms.
The beloved animal has shaped human history over millennia, just as people have influenced its evolution — but only recently have scientists discovered exactly when and where it went from wild to tame.
As solar energy becomes more widespread, cybercriminals are finding new ways to breach these interconnected systems, posing serious risks to power grids and energy security.
This ancient insect is the missing link between two living gnat species.
New research suggests dogs aren't just mimicking; they may genuinely understand words.
Your jaw is the single most destructive force on this planet. We can make it better.
Every piece of bacon comes from a unique personality.
It turns out mosquitoes have even more ways to hunt us down.
New Amazonian species has been crowned world's biggest snake.
