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Sweden didn't impose a lockdown. It might be paying a heavy price

The Swedish experiment is showcasing the risks of not imposing a lockdown.

New, ultrathin solar cell doubles the current efficiency record by reaching almost 50%

It's a huge step up, but currently quite expensive to produce.

Flamingos form complex social ties that last over the years

It's funny that they're probably socializing more than us right now.

Cats are a bit more susceptible to the coronavirus than dogs are, but you shouldn't be afraid of your pets

If your cat is socially distancing from you recently, it's probably trying to protect you both. Or it just doesn't like you.

US underestimates methane emissions from offshore oil and gas platforms

Platforms emit twice as much methane than previously thought.

Global emissions could fall 4% this year as coronavirus brings the world to a stop

World still needs to cut emissions by 6% every year for the next decade

NASA data shows dramatic pollution drop in the US

The air is clearing up because we're staying home.

Australian lizard is the first vertebrate seen to lay eggs and give birth in one pregnancy

¿Por qué no los dos?

How the coronavirus lockdown could end and what we can expect

We're up for a long period of weirdness; we'd better get used to it.

Dogs are no longer livestock for the Chinese government

This could make the consumption of dog meat illegal.

The Amazon was an early agricultural hotspot, new study shows

Squash and manioc were used as garden plants 10.000 years ago.

How Germany sees an eventual relaxing of the lockdown

It's still too early to relax the quarantine, but countries are already working on plans to resume things gradually.

While we quarantine, some animals take to the streets, some get lonely, and a panda may get pregnant

Most don't seem to mind the extra space to roam.

Japan is racing to test Avigan against COVDI-19 -- and it's offering the drug for free to virus-hit countries

Japan is rapidly testing an existing drug against the coronavirus -- and it said it will give it up for free to virus-hit countries.

Lockdown spurs pandas to finally mate after a decade

They got some privacy and took advantage of it

US cities with polluted air could be more affected by coronavirus outbreak

There's a correlation between exposure to air pollution and death rates associated with coronavirus.

China is reopening wet markets, as international pressure mounts against them

‘Shut down those things right away’ says Anthony Fauci.

Only around 6% of coronavirus infections worldwide are detected so far, German researchers estimate

The findings highlight the importance of testing as many people as possible.

Coronavirus adds new threat to orangutans in Indonesia

While no cases have been confirmed so far, orangutans share 97% of our DNA so chances of transmission are high.

Want to avoid a pandemic? Ban wildlife trade

The COVID-19 pandemic wasn't just likely -- it was inevitable. To avoid the next one, banning wildlife trade is essential.

Bronx Zoo tiger is the first of its species to be confirmed with COVID-19

I bet it's not thrilled to be first in this case.

Coronavirus has finally made us recognise the illegal wildlife trade is a public health issue

There will be few positives to take from coronavirus. But the global pandemic may yet prove to be an important moment in the attempts to address the illegal wildlife trade. The media has generally concentrated on effects rather than causes, in particular the global implications for public health and economies. But it is also vital […]

Social distancing works – just ask lobsters, ants and vampire bats

Social distancing to combat COVID-19 is profoundly impacting society, leaving many people wondering whether it will actually work. As disease ecologists, we know that nature has an answer. Animals as diverse as monkeys, lobsters, insects, and birds can detect and avoid sick members of their species. Why have so many types of animals evolved such […]

California, and the world at large, will contend with longer, hotter, drier wildfire seasons

The study focuses on California, but the roots of the problem are global, the team explains.

Mice have different facial expression depending on how they feel -- a doorway to the origin of emotions

Like humans, mice also immediately change their facial expression in response to internal emotioanl sates, such as fear, disgust, or pleasure.

Coronavirus crisis might trigger biggest drop in CO2 emissions since WWII

This breather is not of our choice, though. After the pandemic is over, we should expect as a surge in emissions as economic activity recovers.

UK researchers map "profound long‐term changes" in plankton populations around their island

While the study focused on the UK, the results point to plankton woes on a global level.

Meet Eurythenes plasticus, the new marine species named after plastic

Researchers find new species with plastic in its body.

Quarantines need to last at least six weeks to really hurt COVID-19

Luckily, our measures against COVID-19 works. Sadly, we need to bear through them a bit longer.

Taiwan has valuable coronavirus lessons, but the World Health Organization continues to shun it

Political motivations should not overshadow a political crisis.

Scientists find evidence of ancient tropical rainforest in Antarctica

The icy continent of Antarctica wasn’t always the barren landscape that we all know today. As early as 90 million years ago, the continent may have been covered in a temperate rainforest, similar to what you’d find in today’s New Zealand, instead of an ice cap. The study was carried out by an international team […]

Climate crisis is making migration harder for nightingales

The iconic birds are evolving shorter winds due to higher temperatures.

Four leading brands are responsible for 500,000 tons of plastic pollution per year

Enough to cover 83 football pitchers every day

Research station in East Antarctica reports its first heatwave

It was recorded during the 2019-2020 Arctic summer.

Scientists warn healthcare systems could be overwhelmed by COVID-19 pandemic

A new report from the Lancet finds a decrease in rates of death in COVID-19 cases but warns that even the most advanced medical care systems will be overwhelmed during the pandemic without urgent intervention.

The ozone layer is recovering and restoring wind circulation

Thanks to global action on harmful chemicals.

Trump gives companies "license to pollute" amid coronavirus outbreak

EPA implements sweeping relaxation of environmental regulations

COVID-19 in the UK. A Week in an Underprepared Nation

History will likely look back at the handling of the COVID-19 crisis by the UK Government as a tale of bumbling ministers, clerical errors, lame excuses, and a populace failed by a criminally undersupported National Health Service--and that's just the past week in a nutshell.

Marine species move toward the poles to avoid climate change

An analysis of more than 300 marine plant, animal, plankton, and fish species found that they’ve increasingly moved towards the poles as the climate grew warmer over the last century. Their abundance has also been changing as the species adapt to shifts in suitable living areas. One of the silver linings of the study is […]

Quarantine, school closure, and social distancing could reduce the spread of COVID-19 by 70%

Staying at home really does work.

How to get started with birding

As we are writing this article, the coronavirus pandemic has spread dramatically throughout the world. We recommend staying home and avoiding travel if at all possible.

Myth busted: electric cars don't increase emissions

Electric cars are better than petrol cars in almost all the areas in the world.

Coronavirus is (temporarily) bringing greenhouse gas emissions down

Our planet is enjoying a breath of air -- but we need sustained climate action.

Researchers successfully reverse aging -- in a lab dish

The team is "very excited" about the findings.

Study finds new genetic editing powers in squids

Researchers discover new surprising feature of squids.

How Pablo Ecobar's escaped hippos might actually help the environment

According to the findings, 64% of introduced herbivores are more similar to extinct species than to local native species.

The US Midwest readies for flooding as it copes with coronavirus outbreak

Up to 23 states could experience moderate to severe flooding

When it comes to narwhal sexual selection, tusk size matters

Narwhal tusks might send an honest signal of sexual quality to females.

As cities quarantine, animals take to the streets

Deers in Japan, fishes in Venice and monkeys in Thailand

A nuclear war is enough to destroy the world. Even a small one, study shows

Just in case you were wondering what else might be on the menu.

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