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The first hammerhead shark was likely the result of a genetic deformity. A biologist explains how shark DNA reveals hammerheads’ history.
Human sleep is still largely a mystery. Maybe spiders can help.
Climate change is aggravating illnesses and hindering our ability to fight them. Here's why.
It could help to ensure more sustainable practices when extracting this increasingly valuable material.
We desperately need to understand what the worst climate scenarios are. Focusing only on optimistic scenarios can seriously backfire.
These are some of the most mysterious weather phenomena on Earth.
The government would spend billions in new climate policies to bring down greenhouse gas emissions.
Sand temperature determines if a new sea turtle hatchling is a male or female
Volcanoes themselves can also impact the climate, due to a “cooling effect” that comes after eruptions.
Researchers used an algorithm to find out the conservation status of species with limited data.
Industry insists that cured-in-place plastic pipe liners are safe, but some scientists say the installation process is under-regulated and hazardous.
Baby Weddell seals inherit diving skills from their mothers.
Oil and gas prices are surging, many consumers and even entire countries are pushed to the brink -- while fossil fuel companies thrive.
A completely new research device had to be developed to capture these enigmatic beasts in action.
There's still chance to avoid this, but we have to act now.
It could be a way of turning a problem into an advantage.
The teeth of the last European panda species tells a lot about their lifestyle and their relation with the modern giant panda.
Vessels were found to largely disregard current speed limits, endangering whales
Spoiler alert: it's not good.
The drop is owed to rising human populations and shrinking forest surface.
Thankfully, the hatchling green sea turtle survived and is now well.
So the next time you and your kids decide to have the talk, it could be the birds and the bees and…the crustaceans?
There's no realistic way it could have happened in normal conditions.
The roadmap exists and it can be followed. We can reach 100% renewable energy within a couple of decades.
It's all about their evolution, according to a new study
Engineering projects tend not to be good news for wildlife, but this one might just be the exception.
Their previous name doesn't say anything useful about their biology and fuels hate against them.
Cheap public transit is a good way to reduce road congestion. But it's not all rosy.
Unions are calling for a maximum working temperature cap as heatwaves continue.
It’s the Year of the Tiger, and a new assessment brings hope to the endangered animal
"This isn’t just like meat, it is meat – 100% delicious meat, identical on every level, but without any of the drawbacks," said one of the startup's founders.
A private jet emits as much carbon dioxide in one hour as the average person emits in one year.
Both outside information and the colony's own properties matter in this process.
With rising fuel prices, electric cars are only getting more and more attractive.
A large survey of the country’s ecological systems found widespread and abrupt changes.
Poorly constructed housing can seriously affect people’s health and wellbeing. And with the UK having some of the oldest buildings in Europe, that’s a lot of housing not fit for purpose. Almost 2.5 million families in the UK live in poor housing conditions and suffer from fuel poverty. This means they are unable to maintain […]
Plastic was not invented by a supervillain, but unfortunately now we are turning plastic into an evil force that can destroy our planet.
Climate can make or break empires.
Scientists inch closer to solving one of the greatest mysteries in paleontology.
The 'Glass' building can speed up the process of developing human settlements on other planets by producing Earth-like gravity.
The deadly fungus concocts a poisonous love potion, taking full advantage of all living creatures' urge to reproduce.
The technique could also cut energy expenditure during petroleum refining by up to 90%.
If you're wondering, yes -- it's climate change.
But the nearly 5,500-year-old tree is in trouble due to tourists climbing over its roots.
Our muscles can tell if we spend days without doing much. But that's not the case with bears.
Friends can always make a big difference.
Wide-net environmental solutions wouldn't be enough for 57% of threatened species.
They could recognize ringtones indicating a food reward up to four years later
Trees are burning and grasslands are taking their place.
It's a sight to behold that happens once a decade or so.
