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An Extreme Weather Event in 2014-2016 Sped Up Sea-Level Rise, Study Finds

In the two years between June 2014 and May 2016, world leaders came together and adopted the landmark Paris Agreement, and…

8 months ago

Female Frogs Fake Their Own Deaths as a Unique Mating Strategy

Researchers looking into the aggressive mating habits of some frogs have discovered that females frequently fake their own deaths to…

8 months ago

Mathematics Has a Biological Origin, Study Reveals

Everyone knows that arithmetic is true: 2 + 2 = 4. But surprisingly, we don't know why it's true. By stepping outside…

10 months ago

Photosynthesis May Be Failing in The Tropics as Temperatures Soar

Forests, it's often said, are the lungs of Earth. Tall trees stretch skyward to find sunlight, sucking water up from…

10 months ago

Scientists Reveal What Would Happen if The Ozone Layer Vanished

The evolution of Earth's climate contains many components. And new research has shown just how critical the ozone layer is to the…

11 months ago

Giant Study Identifies Dominant Force Driving Evolution on Earth Today

Mounting evidence suggests humans are now a major driving force of evolution on Earth. From selective breeding to environmental modifications,…

11 months ago

Sea Mammals May Never Be Able to Return From The Ocean

Aquatic adaptations in mammals may be irreversible, according to a new study investigating the means by which more than 5,000…

11 months ago

We Finally Know Why Ancient Roman Concrete Stood The Test of Time

The ancient Romans were master builders and engineers, perhaps most famously represented by the still-functional aqueducts. And those architectural marvels…

12 months ago

Marsupials Are ‘Far More Evolved’ Than Other Mammals, Even Humans

(Wirestock/Getty Images) A new study challenges the idea that marsupials are more 'primitive' than mammals by showing their development has…

1 year ago

Aquaculture feeds billions every day – 4 ways to ensure its future is sustainable

Blue foods – sourced from oceans, lakes, seas – are the most highly traded food products in the world. But…

1 year ago

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