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Natural carbon sinks are threatened by droughts and heat waves
Landscapes in southwest Europe are losing their knack for soaking...
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All birds, one tree: Complete evolutionary map reveals hidden links
A groundbreaking new study has produced the most complete evolutionary...
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Why some animals become fossils, while others just disappear
Humans have marveled at fossils for centuries. Yet many people...
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Animals develop natural immunity to ticks after being bitten once
New research suggests that certain animals have a built-in way...
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Sperm have a heat-activated switch that may be key to fertility
Mammalian sperm are unusually picky. They prefer cooler environments, thriving...
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Jaw fossil reveals fruit-eating mammal from the dinosaur age
Mongolia’s Gobi Desert has long been a treasure trove for...
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Ancient Egyptians may have seen their goddess in the Milky Way
The Milky Way was the last thing a scientist expected...
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Diverse trees reduce heat and promote healthy aging in urban areas
Urban green spaces do much more than beautify cities. They...
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Earth's quiet engineers: What happens when common ant species disappear?
Ants are everywhere - underfoot, under leaves, and under-appreciated. While...
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Mercury pollution makes it hard for sparrows to find a partner
In the vast, slow-moving waters of the Florida Everglades, an...
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Previously-overlooked viruses may secretly shape bacterial populations
Researchers investigating a type of virus that was once dismissed...
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