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Billions of plastic pieces are entangled in the coral reefs, slowly killing them

We have a massive plastic pollution problem, with no solution in sight.

Our ignorance is much more deadly than our evil, despite what blockbuster movies show you

Another unrealistic apocalypse standard promoted by Hollywood.

Book review: 'The Fate of Rome: Climate, Disease, and the End of an Empire'

Every empire has an apex, it also has a breaking point from which it spirals-down into insignificance. 

Domestic cow runs away, spending the winter with Wild Bison

It wanted to be free.

Chinese centipede can kill prey 15 times bigger than itself -- but at least now we have an antidote

Scientists finally discover how centipede venom works and find an antidote.

New population of extremely rare fish found by accident

Going from 40 to 80 individuals is still not where you want to be, but this certainly is encouraging news.

Last year was the warmest humanity ever recorded without El Niño, NASA warns

2016 inches above it but only because of El Niño.

There's no going back if we start geoengineering the planet, not if we care about wildlife

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Geoengineering is not for the faint of heart.

A rooster's crow is as loud as a jet taking off 15 meters away. Here's why it doesn't go deaf

Roosters have evolved soft tissue over the inner ear that protects them from their own clamor.

China's decision to stop taking in so much recyclable plastic has left the world in a scramble

Yes, China has been taking in the world's plastic waste.

82% of all wealth created in 2017 went to the top 1%, report finds

The rich aren't only getting richer -- they're getting much richer.

Big data might be the missing puzzle piece in understanding climate change

This has the opportunity to foster a newer, simpler, and systematic approach to studying climate.

It's "make or break" for coral reefs, says the UN head of Environment

He says the shift away from coal and plastics is good news -- but we also need more action.

There's still hope to stave off extinction for the smallest cat in the Americas, study shows

This small cat faces large issues.

The reason why 200,000 endangered saiga antelopes suddenly dropped dead

It's a tragedy that is almost impossible to prevent.

Oil slicks continue to grow in the East China Sea after tanker sank in the area

It does not look good.

Maple syrup might become a thing of the past because of climate change

The delicate maple trees might not survive the warming temperatures forecasted for the end of the century.

Europe's microwave ovens release as much CO2 as 6.8 million cars

That's a lot of CO2.

Being too social can shorten your lifespan -- if you're a marmot

The opposite is actually true for humans. Having close friends and family extends our lifespan.

Brussels announces EU-wide strategy to fight plastic pollution

By 2030, you'll have to bring a reusable cup to get coffee in the EU.

Chameleons display fluorescent bones on the skull, study shows

Researchers discovered a new outstanding feature of the chameleon: its bones shine in a blue hue in UV light.

British surfers are more prone to be antibiotic resistant bacteria carriers

A new study shows that surfers are three times more likely to harbor very resistant types of E. coli. 

Chernobyl is transforming into a massive solar plant -- and it's almost done

There's some poetic justice in having Chernobyl once again produce energy -- but this time, from the Sun.

Australia offers money to scientists to save the Great Barrier Reef

The clock is ticking.

Rainbow-feathered bird-like dinosaur discovered in China

Its feathers resemble the ones of hummingbirds.

Pet translator might enable humans to communicate with animals

Such a device could be ready within 10 years but not everyone is convinced it could work.

Research of snakes' straight-line movement could power the rescue bots of the future

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A wolf has been spotted in Belgium for the first time in 100 years

The reintroduction of wolves to Europe has been quite successful so far.

Biologists discover 18 new species of spiders -- and they look just like pelicans

Though they might look goofy, these assassins are ruthless killers.

What's the difference between weather and climate? Here's why it matters

Everything you wanted to know about climate. No -- really.

It will be illegal to boil lobsters alive in Switzerland

The new laws come in light of overwhelming evidence suggesting crustaceans can sense pain.

Global warming is causing the largest sea turtle populations to turn female

This is a huge problem for sea turtles.

Bullfinches mate for life, researchers confirm

A new study confirms what was long-time assumed about bullfinches -- they keep the same partner throughout their lives. 

Firehawks: In Australia, birds of prey are intentionally setting the forests on fire

There's a new arsonist in town -- one with wings instead of hands.

Giant, ancient bat discovered in New Zealand could walk on all fours

The extinct species offers a glimpse into New Zealand's long-lost mammal fauna.

Black really is the sexiest color -- at least if you're a paradise bird

Talk about an advanced pick-up technique!

Scientists turn to the troubled streets of Gotham to understand community resilience

The city's imaginary but the science is very real.

Oil and gas noise pollution hinders bird reproduction

Oil machinery stresses birds, leading to fewer eggs and weaker hatchlings.

The world's oldest bird is a proud mama yet again

She's 67 years old.

Melting ice is causing the ocean to sink, worrying new study reports

Scientists have identified yet another unexpected consequence of climate change.

The death knell already sounded for coral reefs, it's time to save anything we can

The oceans will be the less without them.

NASA finds first direct proof that Ozone hole is recovering following chemical ban

Sometimes, international collaboration can do wonders!

Unlike humans, bonobos prefer jerks

Bonobos are surprisingly human-like, but this is where things start to diverge.

No, chocolate isn't going extinct in 40 years -- but we are set for a crisis

Things are bad, but they're not this bad.

This amazing rainbow peacock spider might inspire the optical technology of tomorrow

This cute fellow has unique nanoscale structures that break light like a prism.

Speed breeding LED technique grows food six times faster than conventional farming

A welcomed solution to our growing food problems.

Vets caution dog owners about chocolate poisoning spike around Christmas

Chocolate can be very dangerous for dogs.

Snake fungal disease could be a global threat, much bigger than we thought

"This really is the worst-case scenario," said one scientist.

The earliest life forms could be these 3.5-billion-year-old microbes

The amazing discovery suggests that alien life might actually be common.

Illegal orchid trafficking is largely ignored, and may lead to major conservation consequences

Things can get really bad if we don't take action.

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