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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.

Super invasive ants meet their demise at the hand of kryptonite fungus

What's best against a parasite? A hyperparasite.

Many birds are laying their eggs earlier than 100 years ago, by almost a full month

Changes in climate are to blame.

The fourth "mass bleaching" event is ongoing in the Great Barrier Reef, says Australian Government

The reef is under immense heat stress due to climate change.

Ice shelf ten times as big as Paris completely collapses in Antarctica

Climate change does it again.

Radar satellites could show areas where sinkholes are forming, predicting the collapse before it happens

The eye in the sky could help us figure out what's happening on the ground.

Coral bleaching is draining reef fishes of their bright colors

Sometimes, natural selection makes us duller.

Everyone could receive an early flooding warning within five years

The UN will work to get early warning systems in place all around the world

Say goodbye to cotton or leather. Your next handbag could be made out of mushroom

Researchers have found a way to use the power of fungi to turn food waste into sustainable clothing substitutes.tw

Antivaxx and pro-Kremlin propaganda seem increasingly linked

A lot of antivaxx groups are suddenly pro-Putin.

Researchers map how to best use green roofs to make city heat more tolerable

Learning how to best use these will be very important in the hotter climate of the future.

Mandatory water conservation measures loom over South California as the state enters its third year of drought

Officials are calling for people to reduce 15 to 20% of their water use.

This new vegetable-based goo can remove microplastics from water

Plastic pollution is a massive problem, so we have to come up with new and creative ways forward.

A process that converts pollution into valuable materials is one step closer to being feasible

With this, we're well on the way to turning smokestacks into stacks of cash.

Freakish heatwave is causing record temperatures in the Arctic and Antarctica

The dramatic heatwave is believed to be a random weather event -- but climate change is making heat waves more common.

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