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Comet collision caused rapid carbon rise in ancient times

There may have been a bang.

Despite lacking ears, spiders can hear you talk across the room

Tingling spider senses.

TripAdvisor bans ticket sales to attractions which include wild animal contact

It's a good move, but there's still much to be done.

Some Tibetan asses employ sneaky tactics to sweep away females from other males

Watch out, guys, these are real asses!

Deliciously funny finalists from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2016

Nature... as you've never seen it before.

Human-driven global warming responsible for half of burned forests in the Western U.S.

The planet is on fire.

UK successfully transmits data via the national electricity grid, in a global premiere

Smart grids, smart cities.

When mice 'sing' they produce ultrasounds we've only seen in jet engines

Until recently it wasn't clear how mice were able to 'sing' their high-pitched tunes.

Elephants walk on their tip-toes and it's literally killing them in captivity

Elephants don't walk on high heels, but they act like they do nevertheless.

Some birds play tunes not all that different from jazz musicians

Humans were by no means the first to evolve musicality.

The labour gender gap might start at home: girls spend 40% more time on chores more than boys, worldwide

For some girls, chores are a training academy for a life as a housekeeper.

13 delicious oyster facts you probably didn't know

They are important for ecosystem equilibrium, keeping the ocean clean, and it doesn't stop here.

New farm in the middle of the desert will use only sunlight and seawater - no pesticides, fossil fuels, or even soil

The sun and the sea - that's all it needs.

Apes can also understand what's in other people's heads, and can even spot false beliefs

We're not so special after all.

Bees can feel optimism, possibly other 'emotion-like states' as well, study finds

All it takes to make them happy is some sugar.

Five genes could give dogs their unique human interaction -- and they share four with us

Woof.

Americans are worried about climate change but, paradoxically, aren't talking about it (and this doesn't help at all)

When everyone is silent, nothing gets done.

Paris climate agreement enters into force

The landmark Paris climate agreement has become an official agreement, fulfilling the necessary condition: over 55 countries covering over 55% of global emissions have ratified it.

Romania clamps down on hunting big carnivores for sport

An unexpected move that's gained a lot of public approval -- as well as criticism.

Aerial survey shows the 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch' is much larger than we thought

In case you didn't know, there's a huge garbage patch floating around in the Pacific.

Nutmeg the Cat celebrates 31st birthday. He's the oldest ca in the world

This tabby cat just celebrated its 31st birthday, after recovering from a serious illness.

Why meat is unsustainable and what the protein chain of the future ought to look like

By the end of the century, the planet is expected to clock ten billion hungry mouths. If everyone ate meat, we'd be in a lot of trouble.

"Extinct" elms discovered doing just fine in the Queen's gardens, Edinburgh

It's good to be Queen. But it's even better to be the Queen's elms.

The US steps up for the bees, adding seven Hawaiian species the Endangered Species List

I'm buzzing with excitement.

Livestock-MRSA found in British-sourced pork at Asda and Sainsbury's

British-grown pork livestock has been tested positive for livestock associated MRSA, the Guardian reports.

Alcohol and rapid antidepressants share the same brain pathway, which might explain a lot of things

This serves to explain why a drink or two when you're down can go a long way.

India, world's 3rd biggest polluter, ratifies Paris Agreement -- vows to reach 40% renewables by 2030

We're only a shy of sealing the Paris pact.

Artist creates stunning coral timelapse video, and we can't stop watching it

Artist NNtonio Rodríguez created a stunning video, capturing the beauty of corals in timelapse.

Stop patting yourself on the back for the Paris Agreement, researchers say

While many officials are celebrating the climate agreement reached in Paris, the world is still massively heating up.

Hydropower: not that clean after all. Study finds reservoirs around the world emit as much CO2 as Canada

A new huge source of carbon emissions has been confirmed by scientists.

New wind turbine could harness typhoons and generate enough electricity to power Japan for 50 years

Where most people see a threat, a select few see the opportunity of a lifetime.

The surprising reason why birds never crash mid-air: they always veer right

Seems to work wonderfully for them.

China will build the world's biggest solar farm: 6 million panels amounting to 2GW, stretched over 7,000 city blocks

China does it again.

Violence might be deeply embedded in our genes, study finds

This is no excuse to get violent, though.

'We won't ever see a month below 400ppm,' said NASA’s chief climate scientist

We'll have some explaining to do when our kids grow up.

How India broke the record for planting trees: 50 million in one day

800,000 volunteers worked for 24 hours.

A WHO report says 92% of humans breathe dangerously polluted air

Canned air doesn't seem like such a publicity stunt now, does it?

The U.S. is likely failing its share of the Paris agreement

A new study found that the US isn't carrying its own weight.

Nat Geo showcases the beauty of nature, one picture at a time

Nat Geo's Natural Photographer of the Year contest is in full swing -- and it's amazing.

How much land California needs to cover with solar panels to become 100% fossil fuel-free

Sounds like a lot, but by comparison with other infrastructure, it's far from being intimidating. 'Let's get to work!'

These lionesses have grown a mane and are acting like males

Five lionesses in Botswana have grown male-like manes and one is even roaring and humping other females.

Canada is building the world's longest trail, and it's humongous

Are you a hiking addict? Then you'll probably want to book a ticket for Canada in 2017.

Hydrogen-powered train to start making trips in Germany by the end of 2017

Ja, das ist Sehr gut!

Cooperative prey hunting and sharing observed in Norwegian seal-eating killer whales

In Norway, a research project regularly uses drones to investigate dietary habits and predation behaviours of killer whale groups.

Coffee-infused foam removes 99% of lead and mercury from water

Scientists have developed a sustainable and efficient filter for water from something most houses have in excess: coffee grounds.

Nestle just outbid a city for water supplies

Sometimes, companies compete with people - and they win.

We're half way there: key threshold crossed for Paris Climate Change Agreement to come into force

Climate change requires more action from gov-stakeholders -- but the gears are turning.

Water bears, the amazing animals that can survive in outer space, have a unique adaptation that shields DNA from radiation

Nature was kind to this death-defying critter.

Norway plans to cull 47 of its 68 wolves

Environmental groups have criticized Norway's decision to hunt and kill over two-thirds of its wolf population, but the country sticks by its decision.

The Dutch Police will train bald eagles to hunt drones out of the sky

Eagles > Drones.

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