Shell game: Understanding gene patterns behind mollusk diversity
From kids walking on the beach to major museums, the amazing diversity of conch shells have captivated the eyes of collectors.
Plants & Animals
Jan 3, 2017
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New research: Feral cats now cover over 99.8 percent of Australia
Feral cats cover over 99.8% of Australia's land area, including almost 80% of the area of our islands.
Plants & Animals
Jan 3, 2017
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Tenfold jump in green tech needed to meet global emissions targets
The global spread of green technologies must quicken significantly to avoid future rebounds in greenhouse gas emissions, a new Duke University study shows.
Environment
Jan 3, 2017
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Study shows new global evidence of the role of humans, urbanization in rapid evolution
It has long been suspected that humans and the urban areas we create are having an important—and surprisingly current and ongoing—effect on evolution, which may have significant implications for the sustainability of ...
Environment
Jan 3, 2017
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3-D images reveal features of Martian polar ice caps
Three-dimensional subsurface images are revealing structures within the Martian polar ice caps, including previously obscured layering, a larger volume of frozen carbon dioxide contained in the south polar cap, and bowl-shaped ...
Space Exploration
Jan 3, 2017
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Oldest Puget Sound orca, 'Granny,' missing and presumed dead
The oldest member of the small population of endangered Puget Sound orcas has been missing for months and is now likely dead, bringing the toll of dead or missing whales to seven in 2016, researchers in Washington state reported.
Plants & Animals
Jan 3, 2017
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Will climate change leave tropical birds hung out to dry?
The future of the red-capped manakin and other tropical birds in Panama looks bleak. A University of Illinois research project spanning more than three decades and simulating another five decades analyzes how changes in rainfall ...
Ecology
Jan 3, 2017
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FDA probes dangers of exploding e-cigarette batteries
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is probing the dangers of exploding batteries in e-cigarettes, following dozens of reports of devices that have combusted, overheated or caught fire and sometimes injured users.
Other
Jan 3, 2017
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Severe Bolivian drought hurts crops, threatens capital
Last year, the flowering quinoa plants painted Florencio Tola's farmlands in vibrant sepia and ochre tones.
Environment
Jan 3, 2017
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Hawaii residents renew push for stricter pesticide rules
Hawaii residents concerned about pesticide use by major agriculture companies on the islands are planning a push to strengthen regulation over chemicals they fear harm their health.
Biotechnology
Jan 3, 2017
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