Central America is one of the most diverse floristic regions in the world, but a lack…
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NASA-NOAA satellite nighttime imagery reveals development of Tropical Storm Josephine
The tenth named tropical cyclone of the Atlantic Ocean hurricane season was named today, Aug. 13,…
Researchers discover new tool to construct novel metal-based magnetic materials
A Canadian-Finnish collaboration has led to the discovery of a novel magnetic compound in which two…
New tools catch and release molecules at the flip of a light switch
A Princeton team has developed a class of light-switchable, highly adaptable molecular tools with new capabilities…
Contaminants from Mount Polley tailings spill continue to affect Quesnel Lake
Natural mixing of lake waters may resuspend contaminants deposited in a catastrophic mine spill six years…
Pollution linked to antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is an increasing health problem, but new research suggests it is not only caused…
World's oldest captive alligator marks 83 years in Belgrade zoo
Muja has lived through multiple bombing campaigns and several countries—all while never leaving a tiny pool…
In Iraq, mixed-religion soccer teams helped build social cohesion, healed wounds after war
A new study, released today in Science, points to a way to repair social ties and…
Scientists decry federal rule that removes protection from 'unconnected' streams and wetlands
A new federal rule that determines how the Clean Water Act is implemented leaves millions of…
Systemic racism has consequences for all life in cities
Social inequalities, specifically racism and classism, are impacting the biodiversity, evolutionary shifts and ecological health of…