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We have a massive plastic pollution problem, with no solution in sight.
Another unrealistic apocalypse standard promoted by Hollywood.
Every empire has an apex, it also has a breaking point from which it spirals-down into insignificance.
It wanted to be free.
Scientists finally discover how centipede venom works and find an antidote.
Going from 40 to 80 individuals is still not where you want to be, but this certainly is encouraging news.
2016 inches above it but only because of El Niño.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. Geoengineering is not for the faint of heart.
Roosters have evolved soft tissue over the inner ear that protects them from their own clamor.
Yes, China has been taking in the world's plastic waste.
The rich aren't only getting richer -- they're getting much richer.
This has the opportunity to foster a newer, simpler, and systematic approach to studying climate.
He says the shift away from coal and plastics is good news -- but we also need more action.
This small cat faces large issues.
It's a tragedy that is almost impossible to prevent.
It does not look good.
The delicate maple trees might not survive the warming temperatures forecasted for the end of the century.
That's a lot of CO2.
The opposite is actually true for humans. Having close friends and family extends our lifespan.
By 2030, you'll have to bring a reusable cup to get coffee in the EU.
Researchers discovered a new outstanding feature of the chameleon: its bones shine in a blue hue in UV light.
A new study shows that surfers are three times more likely to harbor very resistant types of E. coli.
There's some poetic justice in having Chernobyl once again produce energy -- but this time, from the Sun.
The clock is ticking.
Its feathers resemble the ones of hummingbirds.
Such a device could be ready within 10 years but not everyone is convinced it could work.
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The reintroduction of wolves to Europe has been quite successful so far.
Though they might look goofy, these assassins are ruthless killers.
Everything you wanted to know about climate. No -- really.
The new laws come in light of overwhelming evidence suggesting crustaceans can sense pain.
This is a huge problem for sea turtles.
A new study confirms what was long-time assumed about bullfinches -- they keep the same partner throughout their lives.
There's a new arsonist in town -- one with wings instead of hands.
The extinct species offers a glimpse into New Zealand's long-lost mammal fauna.
Talk about an advanced pick-up technique!
The city's imaginary but the science is very real.
Oil machinery stresses birds, leading to fewer eggs and weaker hatchlings.
She's 67 years old.
Scientists have identified yet another unexpected consequence of climate change.
The oceans will be the less without them.
Sometimes, international collaboration can do wonders!
Bonobos are surprisingly human-like, but this is where things start to diverge.
Things are bad, but they're not this bad.
This cute fellow has unique nanoscale structures that break light like a prism.
A welcomed solution to our growing food problems.
Chocolate can be very dangerous for dogs.
"This really is the worst-case scenario," said one scientist.
The amazing discovery suggests that alien life might actually be common.
Things can get really bad if we don't take action.