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Almost half of the world is now "degraded"

We're leaving no stone unturned.

Honeybees are now the only known species to tell odd and even numbers apart besides humans

The ability is much more surprising given the tiny brains of these insects.

A hormone makes these plants thrive in the face of stress

It could help to engineer crops that can better cope with extreme weather.

If your dog is well-behaved, lazy, or active, that's just their personality -- it's not because of its breed

Study found that dog stereotypes are probably wrong

Climate change is creating a new age of infectious diseases

Are we living in the age of pandemics?

Fast-acting enzyme can break down plastic in as little as 24 hours

The researchers said the new enzyme has the potential to “supercharge” recycling on a large scale.

Rainbow collars with bells save birds and mammals from getting killed by house cats

Turns out, dressing your cat like a cute jester saves wildlife.

Futuristic foods like Lab-grown meat and insects could slash our food-related emissions by 80%

Things like cultured meat or milk, insects, and microbial protein could make our food much more sustainable.

Climate change hits India as millions suffer from extreme heatwave

The country has seen its hottest March in 122 years, and this is expected to continue

Pathogens can hitch a ride on plastic -- from our bins straight to the ocean

We're still just learning the impact of plastics on the environment.

Italy launches “operation thermostat” to limit the use of air conditioning

The country is going to lengths trying to rid itself of the dependency on Russian fossil fuels.

Shoot and scoot: These male spiders catapult in the air immediately after mating to avoid sexual cannibalism

It's a spider-eat-spider world out there, but these nifty males have evolved strong legs to get out of harm's way.

Add another shortage to the list: The world is running out of sand

Yes, the world is really running out of sand.

Rock dust could be the next big thing to bring down agriculture emissions

Managing agricultural soil with rock dust can capture a lot of greenhouse gas emissions.

Dangerous superbug can be transmitted from pigs to humans

If you needed yet another reason to eat less meat, here it is.

Here's why crows and ravens thrive almost anywhere in the world

A combination of brain and brawn make them some of the most adaptable birds you can find.

Regular blood donations can help remove toxic 'forever chemicals' from our bodies

Whether this is a viable long-term solution remains to be seen.

The world is facing a “hidden” insect apocalypse

Climate change and habitat loss are triggering a global drop in insect numbers -- and it's not really that hidden.

Cannabis poisoning cases among pets are on the rise in the US and Canada

If you use cannabis based products, be responsible and make sure they are out of your pet's reach.

The Biden administration will invest $6bn in keeping nuclear reactors operational

The goal is to help us wean off of fossil fuels.

Jaguars could return to the US Southwest – but only if they have pathways to move north

An iconic big cat could return to the uS.

The state of Georgia confirms three cases of avian flu among its bald eagles

While not of high risk to humans, the virus has been making a worrying spread throughout the United States.

These tropical plants remove toxic heavy metals from the soil

Cleaning up contaminated soil is notoriously challenging -- unless you let nature do all the heavy lifting.

Monkeys with more friends have larger brain regions linked to empathy and social bonding

Macaques' brains seem to be shaped by the strength of their social bonds -- and the same may apply to humans.

The current rate of climate change will see Germany's groundwater levels fall "significantly" by 2100

The findings underscore yet again the importance of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.

Forget dinosaurs. Researchers think they could resurrect an extinct rat

The Christmas Island rat was wiped out from its island home in the Indian Ocean more than a century ago.

A vegan diet may actually be the healthiest choice for dogs

Contrary to popular belief, a vegan diet is not only natural for dogs, but also healthier.

Newly discovered fossil shows the octopus came before the dinosaur

It's small, it has ten arms, suckers and fin

Chile is on the brink of rationing water in its capital Santiago after more than one decade of drought

The city's governor believes this is one of the very real effects of climate change.

Richer countries are "outsourcing" species extinction in less developed countries

Rich countries need to stop patting themselves on the back -- they're still causing species to go extinct, it's just somewhere else.

Scientists discover more than 5,500 new virus species in the oceans

Thousands of viruses completely unknown to science.

Do you shop for second-hand clothes? You’re likely to be more stylish

Second hand shoppers usually have goot taste.

Satellite data shows climate change pushing the entire boreal biome towards the north

Man-made global warming is making nature retreat. But there's not much space to retreat into.

Most human rights activists killed last year were environmental defenders

It’s part of a years-long trend, as people try to protect their communities against development projects

Engineers create solar panels that generate electricity at night

Solar panels are cooler than night air, creating a temperature difference that can be used to produce electricity.

The mutation that may explain how humans lost their tails

Some lucky ape-like ancestor got it 20 million years ago.

World's largest offshore wind turbine will be a 16 MW behemoth

When installed, the wind turbine will sweep an area equivalent to more than six football fields.

How scientists rediscovered the world's largest bee after it went missing for nearly 40 years

The rediscovery of Wallace’s giant bee uncovers disheartening truths about the tenuous fate of hidden insect species.

Tumble dryers pollute our environment with dangerous microfibers, but there is a solution

Every time you machine dry your clothes, you are actually risking our planet's health.

Scientists find microplastics in live human lungs for the first time

They are truly everywhere, with uncertain consequences for our health

Fungi seem to communicate with each other, using up to 50 "words"

Study shows spikes of electrical activity were structurally similar to human speech.

Almost everyone in the world is now breathing polluted air that exceeds safe levels

Fossil fuels are largely behind the problem, according to a new UN report.

Window to limit global warming to 1.5ºC is closing fast

Scientists call governments, businesses and individuals to act now on the climate crisis

Tasmania’s reached net-zero emissions and 100% renewables – but climate action doesn’t stop there

An unlikely leader in the transition to renewables.

Wind and solar energy amounted to 10% of the global energy consumption in 2021

There's still a long way to go, but it's an important milestone.

Intelligence and life expectancy go hand-in-hand for parrots

These birds live exceptionally long lives for their size. Smarts may be their secret.

Scientists find a way to genetically modify cats that don't cause allergies

No cat would get hurt in the process, the researchers claim.

Bitcoin has a greenhouse gas problem. A coding tweak could fix most of it

Bitcoin already produces as much CO2 as some countries, and the problem keeps growing.

Scientists find microplastics in human blood for the first time

Man-made plastic has become so ubiquitous, it's now flowing through our blood.

Our globalized diets are hurting biodiversity and our health

We desperately need to be more aware of what we eat -- both for ourselves and the planet.

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