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Cougars surprise researchers by swimming long distances and hopping between islands

This could have implications for their conservation strategies

Human efforts to prevent rivers from flooding can do more harm than good

Study looked at the effects of artificial embankments in China's Yellow River

China is still moving ahead with coal power despite climate crisis

The country accounts for about half of the world’s coal production and consumption

The fastest growing plant in the world

It's easy to overlook duckweed, but this unassuming plant can grow incredibly fast.

Glyphosate linked yet again to cancer

The weed-killing chemical is in the spotlight for its health risks yet again.

Rhinos are evolving smaller horns to avoid being a target for poachers

Humans are driving evolution in the worst possible way.

Warm water is eating away the Thwaites glacier in Antarctica

A sneak peek below the "doomsday" glacier yields has both good and bad news.

UK Science Museum agreed to a “gag clause” with fossil fuel giant

The museum can’t say anything that could damage the company's reputation

Scientists create wooden seeds carrier that imitates self-burying seeds

It could make drone-based seeding much more efficient.

Citizen science project finds the oldest known European hedgehog

It was found in Denmark and it involved hundreds of volunteers

EU approves ban on new gas car sales by 2035. Trucks not included

The bloc expects not to have diesel and petrol cars on the road by mid century

Snakes sense more than just vibrations. They can actually hear us too

It's the first time researchers investigated how snakes respond to sound in a space where they can move freely.

Da Vinci's understanding of gravity was centuries ahead of his time

Engineers re-created his experiment with computer modeling and found yet another surprise from the brilliant man.

Urban gardens are an oasis for biodiversity and for your mental health

They provide important ecosystem services and support plant and animal life

Satellites uncover the influence of climate cycles on coastal landscapes

Researchers process close to 40 years of satellite photos to find correlations in beach width and climate cycles

Loofah-like hydrogel can clean contaminated water using just solar energy

It absorbs polluted water and then releases safe water

Scientists create fake skin which means people don't need to get bitten in mosquito studies

This would allow us to stop using live volunteers on future studies.

Emissions from fertilizers could be reduced by 80% in three decdes

It’s all about using them more efficiently, the researchers said

Climate change may be to blame for the downfall of the Hittite civilization

We can learn from history and maybe not do the same mistakes.

In Argentina, rivers are turning green due to blooming blue-green algae

They are a common occurrence in summer and are also influenced by pesticides

Archaeologists discover a massive sword that protected against evil

They also found a shield, also likely for the person to defend themselves from evil.

Codebreakers find and decipher the long-lost letters of Mary, Queen of Scots

The letters had been archived in France and mistakenly placed in another section of a library

Neanderthals were way more sophisticated than you think: they even enjoyed a refined delicacy

They hunted big crab specimens when the tide was low and then cooked them, much like modern humans.

Engineers captured CO2 and put it into concrete

It could be a way of reducing greenhouse gas emissions coming from concrete.

Big fossil fuel companies just announced record profits

They keep expanding when they should be doing the exact opposite

Some prisoners in the US could get shorter sentences if they donate their organs

Dystopian much?

Volcanoes release more gases into the atmosphere than previously thought. Even inactive ones

It’s not necessarily good or bad for climate change, the researchers said -- but it will improve our climate models.

Spending time playing with your cat is very good for their welfare

Yet another reason to spend more time with our feline friends.

Indoor air pollution can affect your cognitive ability. Just look at chess players

Pollution and

Viking warriors arrived in England alongside their trusty dogs and horses

This challenges the idea that Vikings were stealing animals in England

No more soggy paper straws? Scientists create biodegradable straw that stays firm

No one likes a soggy paper straw, but we don't really like plastic pollution either.

Indigenous communities with legal rights to their lands can further protect forests

Study looks at forest trends in Brazil in indigenous communities lands

Almost all coal plants in the US are more expensive than new renewables

There's basically no reason to cling on to caol.

No oxytocin required -- Love hormone might not be the magic bullet that we thought it to be

The researchers set out to study cuddling. They may have rewritten decades of research on the 'love hormone'.

Bricks with small holes could provide shelter for solitary bees

Bees are in trouble, and bricks could be an option to help them in cities

These six science-based lifestyle habits can tackle memory decline

Over 10 years, people who followed these habits had a slower memory decline than those who didn't

We've already messed up a third of the Amazon, and it's not getting better

This is bad news for the entire planet.

The Chinese new year is so impactful it's cooling down most big cities

Less people, less cars, less temperature

Bird flu outbreak shows no sign of slowing down across the US

It's taking a big toll on the poultry industry, with animals being culled

Portugal to redirect Cape Verde debt to climate action

Cape Verde is an archipelago that's affected by a high debt and climate change. A new fiscal mechanism could help on both ends.

Scientists use mathematical chaos to create unique jewelry

The shapes are based on the Chua circuit, a simple electronic system

This bacterium can eat and digest plastic thrown into the ocean

While exciting, it won’t solve the plastic problem, the researchers said

It’s not just limbs. Sea spiders can also regrow body parts after amputation

It could open the door to medical treatments of limb loss in humans, the researchers said

These suits used in Avatar are also being used for research on diseases impairing movement

The technology can detect disorders up to six months earlier than a doctor

Millions of farmers rely on their faith in God when making important decisions

For millions, faith is a core aspect of decision-making.

What's behind lithium mining? Here's all you need to know

Lithium mining is essential for supplying the world with batteries. But there's a dark side to it.

New emperor penguin colony discovered in Antarctica with satellite mapping

There are over 60 colonies in Antarctica, and half have been identified with satellite images

This gentle drone can scoop animal DNA from the tops of trees

It could help ecologists understand life in forest canopies

Future extreme heat could put many land animals under threat

There's still time to avoid most of this if we bring down out emissions

What is conflict theory? Looking at Marx’s main concepts

The fact that Marx was able to propose a theory that can still fit so well in today's modern world is remarkable.

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