Biology

A new millipede species is crawling under LA. It's blind, glassy and has 486 legs
Jul 26, 2023

A new millipede species is crawling under LA. It's blind, glassy and has 486 legs

An American metropolis known for freeways and traffic has a newly discovered species named in its honor: The Los Angeles Thread Millipede


Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?
Jul 3, 2023

Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?

The United Nations body that regulates the world’s ocean floor is preparing to resume negotiations that could open the international seabed for mining, including for materials vital for the green energy transition


To fight berry-busting fruit flies, researchers focus on sterilizing the bugs
Jun 14, 2023

To fight berry-busting fruit flies, researchers focus on sterilizing the bugs

New research from North Carolina State University offers some hope to fruit growers who have struggled with a damaging fruit fly


German shepherd injured in Ukraine gets new start with Hungarian police
Jun 11, 2023

German shepherd injured in Ukraine gets new start with Hungarian police

A German shepherd that was injured during a rocket attack in northeastern Ukraine is now training with the police department in Hungary's capital


Ukraine's dam collapse is both a fast-moving disaster and a slow-moving ecological catastrophe
Jun 11, 2023

Ukraine's dam collapse is both a fast-moving disaster and a slow-moving ecological catastrophe

The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in southern Ukraine is swiftly evolving into long-term environmental catastrophe


Chirping sounds lead airport officials to bag filled with smuggled parrot eggs
May 25, 2023

Chirping sounds lead airport officials to bag filled with smuggled parrot eggs

The 24 bright green baby parrots chirp and bob their heads the second anyone nears the large cages that have been their homes since hatching in March


In Bahamas, a struggle to save conch, and a way of life
Apr 6, 2023

In Bahamas, a struggle to save conch, and a way of life

The potential loss of conch in the Bahamas reflects the threat overfishing poses around the world to traditional foods


In Bahamas, conch fishing is way of life. But for how long?
Apr 6, 2023

In Bahamas, conch fishing is way of life. But for how long?

The potential loss of conch in the Bahamas reflects the threat overfishing poses around the world to traditional foods


EPA tightens mercury emissions limits at coal power plants
Apr 5, 2023

EPA tightens mercury emissions limits at coal power plants

The Environmental Protection Agency is tightening rules that limit emissions of mercury and other harmful pollutants from coal-fired power plants


Transgender bathroom bill approved in Kansas; veto expected
Apr 4, 2023

Transgender bathroom bill approved in Kansas; veto expected

A Kansas bill that would block transgender people from using public bathrooms associated with their gender identities has cleared the Republican-controlled Legislature


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