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Elephants seem to not only know how to use the hose, but also how to intentionally interfere with others using it.
With all the stuff happening in the world right now, it’s easy to get distracted or simply forget that climate change is a thing. But just because we forget doesn’t mean it’s not happening. Researchers at the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) have found that the year so far has been so hot […]
In the future, photosynthesis could be replaced with electro-agriculture, a process that is four times more efficient and may do wonders for food security.
Nothing is more precious than our planet, and we must cool it fast. Scientists say this can be done by decorating the sky with diamonds.
The modified bacteria clings 400 times better to plastic than normal bacteria.
Mount Fuji is just one of the many important landmarks affected by climate change.
Researchers have been sounding the alarm for years, but the US still has a big mercury pollution problem.
If you think it's tough to sleep on land, try sleeping in the sea.
Imagine it’s a crisp and sunny fall morning. You just left your local coffee shop, ready to start your day. Out of the corner of your eye, you catch a glimpse of something moving in the bushes. Is it a squirrel stashing acorns for the winter? A robin fattening up for migration? As you get […]
Researchers train African giant pouched rats to sniff out smuggled species.
Ethanol is more than a human invention. New research reveals how animals across ecosystems encounter and adapt to ethanol.
Scientists may have now found the genes that enable tardigrades' amazing ability to withstand powerful radiation.
An engineer’s clever artificial glaciers bring water back to parched Himalayan fields.
It's like grinding the carbon dioxide capture of trees into a powder.
When researchers first laid their hands on a newly discovered frog deep in Panama’s forests, they were in for a surprise. The small, golden amphibian left a lasting impression—literally. As they handled the frog, its bright yellow pigment rubbed off onto their skin, leaving their fingers stained with the same hue that gives this remarkable […]
Cats use a mix of strategies when deciding whether to pass through a space and it suggests some self-awareness.
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.
