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In Ethiopia, scientists identify a fossil otter the size of a lion
Scientists have identified a new species of long-extinct otter in Ethiopia that was the size of…
Blueberries and their pollinators aren't native to South Africa but local honey bees can help
Next time you see a bee hovering around a fruit tree, you’re probably witnessing pollination in…
Human skin stood up better to the sun before there were sunscreens and parasols. An anthropologist explains why
Human beings have a conflicted relationship with the sun. People love sunshine, but then get hot.…
Flooding in Pakistan shows that climate adaptation requires international support and regional co-operation
The monsoon flooding in Pakistan has been referred to as a “monsoon on steroids” and described…
The birth of a younger sibling activates long-lasting stress reactions in young bonobos
The birth of a second child is a remarkable experience not only for the parents, but…
Carbon taxation is ecologically more effective and socially equitable than trading of emission allowances
Putting a price on CO₂ emissions and thus making emissions more expensive can make a significant…
Engineering industrial microalgae for producing healthy biological oil
The genetic talents of a marine microalga are now unlocked, to produce medium-chain triacylglycerols, which is…
A fresh look at metals reveals a 'strange' similarity
Our theoretical understanding of the way in which metals conduct electricity is incomplete. The current taxonomy…
Glacier melting on Kamchatka contributed to sea rise
Scientists have quantified the glacier mass loss on the Kamchatka Peninsula; the accelerated loss in the…