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Crop and timber production are two of the biggest drivers of declining wildlife populations, and collectively contribute 40 percent of the overall extinction risk of mammals, birds, and amphibians.

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04-11-2021

Sustainable practices could greatly reduce species extinction risk

Crop and timber production are two of the biggest drivers of declining wildlife populations, and...

Environment top stories

04-09-2021

“Doomsday Glacier” exposed to more warm water than expected

In a comprehensive 12-month review of published literature on climate change, researchers have determined that mitigation efforts are crucially needed for the security of the global food supply.

04-09-2021

Urgent climate action needed to secure global food supply

Each year, thousands of juvenile loggerhead turtles set out on a journey across the Pacific Ocean from Japan to Baja California, where they feed on red crabs

04-08-2021

Loggerhead turtles migrate using a secret thermal corridor

04-08-2021

Rhesus macaques were drawn closer together after Hurricane Maria

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In a new study from the University of Reading, scientists warn that much of the Antarctic ice shelf is at risk of collapsing as the climate continues to warm.

04-08-2021

More than a third of the Antarctic ice shelf could collapse this century

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04-07-2021 Environment

Temperatures are rising unexpectedly fast on the Tibetan Plateau

According to a new study, the Tibetan Plateau has been...

Eucalyptus trees can be genetically modified to prevent them from reproducing and invading native ecosystems, according to a study from Oregon State University.

04-07-2021 Plants

Eucalyptus trees can be modified to prevent invasive spreading

Eucalyptus trees can be genetically modified to prevent them from...

In a new study published by the British Ecological Society, experts warn that there is much uncertainty regarding how mammals will respond to climate change, especially in regions that are the most vulnerable.

04-07-2021 Animals

It remains unclear which mammals can survive climate change

In a new study published by the British Ecological Society,...

Over the last 50 years, annual rainfall has become less predictable and dry periods have become longer across most of the western United States

04-06-2021 Environment

Western U.S. hit by widespread changes in precipitation

Over the last 50 years, annual rainfall has become less...

A new study from the University of Illinois reveals how climate change is impacting coffee production in Colombia, the third largest producer in the world.

04-06-2021 Environment

Colombian coffee production will increase, but not at low altitudes

Climate change is creating agricultural challenges on a global scale....

Science top stories

04-09-2021 Breaking News

Work stress and social strain raise risk of heart disease in women

Work stress and social strain put women at significantly greater...

04-09-2021 Science

“Doomsday Glacier” exposed to more warm water than expected

Scientists have obtained data from beneath the Thwaites Glacier, also...

04-09-2021 Environment

Urgent climate action needed to secure global food supply

In a comprehensive 12-month review of published literature on climate...

Dogs get jealous at the mere thought of competition for their owner's affection, according to a new study from the Association for Psychological Science.

04-09-2021 Animals

Dogs appear to get jealous over their owner’s affection

Dogs get jealous at the mere thought of competition for...

The genus Homo emerged in Africa about 2.5 million years ago, but these early humans had brains that were only about half the size of brains today

04-08-2021 Science

Modern human brain traced to Africa 1.7 million years ago

The genus Homo emerged in Africa about 2.5 million years...

04-08-2021 Animals

Loggerhead turtles migrate using a secret thermal corridor

Each year, thousands of juvenile loggerhead turtles set out on...

04-08-2021 Animals

Rhesus macaques were drawn closer together after Hurricane Maria

Rhesus macaques living on Cayo Santiago Island in Puerto Rico...

04-08-2021 Environment

More than a third of the Antarctic ice shelf could collapse this century

In a new study from the University of Reading, scientists...

Animals top stories

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04-09-2021

Dogs appear to get jealous over their owner’s affection

Dogs get jealous at the mere thought of competition for their owner's affection, according to...

04-08-2021 Animals

Loggerhead turtles migrate using a secret thermal corridor

Each year, thousands of juvenile loggerhead turtles set out on...

04-08-2021 Animals

Rhesus macaques were drawn closer together after Hurricane Maria

Rhesus macaques living on Cayo Santiago Island in Puerto Rico...

In a new study published by Frontiers, experts have discovered that bacteria in the gut of a horse communicate with cells to promote energy efficiency

04-08-2021 Animals

Horse’s gut bacteria “talk” to cells to regulate energy

In a new study published by Frontiers, experts have discovered...

04-07-2021 Animals

It remains unclear which mammals can survive climate change

In a new study published by the British Ecological Society,...

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Work stress and social strain raise risk of heart disease in women

Work stress and social strain put women at significantly greater risk of developing coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, according to a new study …