Pocket-sized owl babies mark first sighting for rare species in over 100 years
A pair of ornithologists were rewarded for their patience in Poland after several treks into the woods for a rare owl species.
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New, 'hairy' coral discovered in Hawaii named after Chewbacca
The towering pile of “hair” reminded marine biologist Les Watling of a beloved character from the “Star Wars” universe.
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These are the best places to plant trees to help the environment, a new online map shows
Reforestation is gaining global momentum as a climate solution, but its success depends on how and where it’s done.
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Scientists want to 'fertilize the oceans like farmers fertilize crops.' These tiny organisms are helping them
Scientists are exploring whether encouraging the growth of phytoplankton could draw down more atmospheric carbon — without unintended side effects in oceanic ecosystems.
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In the vast Namib Sand Sea, a chorus of thousands of 'dropping marbles' led scientists to a new species of gecko
By diving deep into the local taxonomy of the Namib Sand Sea, researchers found not one — but five — new species of barking gecko.
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