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Dog attacks on humans are increasing in some countries, but science says banning breeds doesn't work

It's nurture more than nature.

The surprising reason why alien hunters had a 20-minute 'conversation' with a humpback whale

This must be one of the most unique research we've seen in a long time.

Reindeer have a secret superpower that helps them find food the dark Arctic winter

No, it’s not Rudolph’s radiant red nose.

Decoding Earth’s climate history. Researchers reconstruct CO2 levels over 66 million years

Understanding shifts in atmospheric CO2 is crucial to gain insight from Earth's past.

Humans, not climate, drove large mammal populations to decline 50,000 years ago

Study looks into the DNA of almost 140 species of large mammals

All dogs are good, but just a few are geniuses. Here's what sets them apart

These "genius" dogs take fetch to a whole new level.

Major climate conference ends with a promise. But will the countries actually deliver?

COP28 climate summit ended with open questions for the future of the planet

Creating an image with AI uses as much energy as charging your smartphone

Researchers look at how much power AI tools need to do what seem like simple tasks

NASA just mapped all the planet's surface minerals in arid regions

The scale of this project is truly spectacular.

Free-ranging domestic cats are wreaking havoc on wild species

Domestic cats when allowed to roam outside kills hundreds of wild animals that are already at risk of extinction.

A UV food sanitizer promises to lower the burden of foodborne illnesses

A portable ultraviolet lamp can save us from the many diseases spread by two dangerous foodborne bacteria.

More grass, less asphalt. The best recipe for trees to provide ecosystem services

Study looks into how trees could provide the most benefits in our urban spaces.

These people figured out how to talk to birds. The birds now adapt to different dialects

It's a unique relationship that can teach us a lot about human-animal communication.

Fossil fuel lobbyists reach record numbers at UN climate change conference

Oil companies are using COP28 as a platform for business.

Mice pass mirror test. Are they truly self-aware?

Mice can recognize themselves in the mirror in specific social conditions, reshaping our view of animal self-awareness.

An oil executive is leading this year’s biggest climate conference. It's not going too well

We weren't expecting anything different

This year is shaping up to be the hottest one on record and we're blowing by climate targets

Some places may be experiencing a cold spell now, but the year as a whole was very hot.

Farmers should grow flowers alongside other crops. Here's why

Scientists are using this technique in India to boost the production of moringa, a superfood that can end hunger globally.

Cigarette butts cost the world $26 billion per year in environmental damage

Researchers call to ban the sale of plastic cigarette filters

Dolphins can feel electricity. Here's how they do it

The cute dimples on a dolphin's mouth are not just for show. They help them detect electric fields released by their prey.

No brain, no problem. Brittle stars can still learn through experience

Brittle star behaviour is more complex than we thought.

Could rice husk and newspapers create a new sustainable insulation material?

It could help bring down the environmental impact of the construction sector

CO2 is getting better at trapping heat the more it builds up in the atmosphere

New research shows that carbon dioxide becomes a stronger greenhouse gas as its levels rise, highlighting the critical need for immediate emission reductions.

Microsleeping penguins nap thousands of times a day

It's one of the most extreme examples of how sleep benefits can accumulate incrementally.

Solar power outshines reforestation for climate change mitigation

It's time to be efficient. In a breakthrough study, solar energy proves more efficient than tree planting in dryland areas.

Mapping Mogens: A researcher's cat adventures revealed through science

Do you know what your cat is doing?

European parakeets have developed their own dialects — just like humans

The researchers aren't entirely sure why this has happened

Dog sniffs out 'extinct' Golden Mole in South Africa, rediscovered after 86 years

The rediscovery of the De Winton's golden mole, long thought extinct, showcases nature's resilience and offers hope amidst rising species extinctions.

Snakes had legs millions of years ago. This gene may explain how they lost their limbs

Scientists unravel the mysteries of snake evolution.

Big dogs don't live long. This new drug may level the longevity playing field

An innovative drug may extend lifespans of large dog breeds

The year's biggest climate summit is in Dubai. Organizers want to use it to make oil deals

It’s as bizarre as it sounds.

Empowering women leads to diverse and nutrient-rich crops

Want to have better crops? Here's a solution.

People feel overwhelmed by climate change. Study shows it's because they want governments and companies to do more

Citizens feel that the main responsibility for making major climate changes rests on the govt and private entities

New tool can automatically detect methane plumes using machine learning

Reducing methane emissions can have an immediate effect in global warming.

Coal particle pollution is twice as deadly as that from other sources

Pollution from coal-fired power plants is much more deadly than previously thought. But there is also some very good news.

Why some skunks lose their black and white stripes (and why this is good news for skunks)

Skunks' stripes fade in safer environments, showing how less danger leads to evolutionary changes in warning coloration.

This sea worm’s butt swims away to reproduce, and we finally know how

It’s been a head scratcher for years -- but the answer was in the rear end.

The ultra-rich and ultra-polluting: Richest 1% emit as much greenhouse gas as two-thirds of mankind

Report calls to fairly tax the super-rich to curb climate change and inequality

Mysterious canine illness on the rise across multiple US states linked to unusual microbe

A tiny bacterium may be causing a deadly respiratory illness in dogs across the U.S.

Half of the caviar in Europe is illegal, and some isn’t even caviar

The existing regulations are simply not working.

Bat species caught on church camera performing unique mating ritual

Serotine bats have penises seven times longer and wider than their female counterparts' vaginas

Portugal ran on 100% renewables for almost a week — and the records keep pilling up

The country is a leader in clean energy in Europe, with ambitious plans ahead

The birth of the world’s first chimeric monkey

The monkey chimera is created from pluripotent stem cells and contains two distinct sets of DNA.

Fishing chimpanzees in Tanzania enjoy termites as a seasonal treat

Just as with humans the fish (in this case termites) aren't always biting.

Before humans, Europe was a very different continent

Researchers call to reassess what our idea of what European nature is

Global efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C are failing in every way

Report translates the Paris Agreement’s temperature limits to specific targets

Rare egg-laying mammal resurfaces in astonishing comeback

It was photographed for the first time in an Indonesian tropical forest

For the first time, AI produces better weather predictions -- and it's very fast

Machine learning algorithms digested decades of weather data -- and then made better forecasts than ever before.

We finally know how hummingbirds fly through gaps that are too small for their wings

Study brings new light to their amazing abilities.

Researchers uncover mysterious new moth species living in Europe

It was difficult to understand its features and many questions still remain open

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