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How Crocodiles Escaped Mass Extinction — Twice

And what their survival story can teach us today

3d ago

A digitally composed image shows a prehistoric reptile — resembling an early crocodilian or basal archosaur — walking across a volcanic landscape. In the background, a volcano erupts dramatically, spewing lava and ash into the sky. The scene illustrates a time when ancient reptiles thrived amid extreme geological activity, hinting at the resilience and evolutionary success of early crocodile relatives.

3d ago

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The Environment

How Tropical Trees Became Chemists in a Battle for Survival

New research shows that the secrets to biodiversity may lie in the microscopic chemistry of tree leaves

5d ago

How Tropical Trees Became Chemists in a Battle for Survival

5d ago

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Fossils et al.

The Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Didn’t Just End Life, It May Have Kickstarted It, Too

New research shows hydrothermal activity at ground zero played a surprising role in post-impact ocean life

Apr 10

A digitally edited satellite map of North and Central America shows a fiery asteroid hurtling toward the Yucatán Peninsula, representing the Chicxulub impact event that led to the mass extinction of the dinosaurs. A cartoon T. rex roars near the impact site, and a trail of dinosaur footprints across the western U.S. hints at prehistoric migration or panic. The image creatively illustrates the dramatic moment that changed Earth’s history foreve

Apr 10

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The New Climate.

This 22-Year Amazon Study Revealed a Quiet Climate Crisis

A long-term Amazon study shows how rising nighttime temperatures and wetter air are quietly reducing seed production, changing the food web

Apr 9

A digitally edited image of the Amazon rainforest with a river winding through dense green canopy under a bright sky. Overlaid on the image is a large number 22 with a decorative leaf-like pattern, possibly representing a countdown or calendar date. At the bottom left, there’s a colorful arrangement of tropical fruits like papaya, dragon fruit, starfruit, and passionfruit, symbolizing the region’s biodiversity and cultural richness.

Apr 9

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The Environment

Why Tropical Field Stations Might Be Our Best Bet for Saving Biodiversity

A new global survey shows just how powerful (and vulnerable) these outposts of science and conservation really are

Apr 4

A digitally edited image of a wooden boardwalk in a dry tropical environment, possibly on an island, now featuring a large, illustrated scarlet macaw in flight. The colorful parrot, with red, blue, and yellow feathers, contrasts vividly against the earthy tones of the boardwalk and the surrounding vegetation. The scene evokes a blend of natural beauty and artistic whimsy, suggesting themes of biodiversity and island ecology

Apr 4

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Southern Winds

The Antarctic Plumbing Problem That’s Speeding Up Ice Melt

What a new study reveals about ancient meltwater systems and their role in future ice loss

Apr 1

A digitally edited image of a massive Antarctic iceberg floating in the ocean, with stormy clouds and distant mountains in the background. Superimposed on the iceberg is a cartoon-style pipe system, symbolizing the concept of “Antarctic plumbing” — possibly referring to the movement of meltwater beneath ice sheets or human-engineered solutions related to polar melt. The image blends natural elements with industrial symbolism

Apr 1

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Fossils et al.

Forgotten Shark Jaws Are Now a Goldmine for Ocean Science

How a new study unlocked decades of hidden data from preserved shark and ray jaws in museum collections

Mar 23

Forgotten Shark Jaws Are Now a Goldmine for Ocean Science

Mar 23

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Southern Winds

How Overfishing Became a Conservation Strategy in Australia

Targeting an invasive sea urchin may be the key to saving Tasmania’s kelp forests

Mar 19

A digitally created image of a kelp forest underwater with clear blue water in the background. In the foreground, a large, stylized, monochrome illustration of a sea urchin shell is superimposed, contrasting with the natural colors of the kelp forest. The image visually represents the impact of sea urchins on marine ecosystems, highlighting their role in kelp forest decline and the need for conservation effort

Mar 19

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Fossils et al.

The Real Reason Megalodon Got So Gigantic (and Then Went Extinct)

The surprising science behind the ocean’s largest shark — and why it couldn’t last

Mar 14

A digitally edited image of a great white shark swimming in the ocean, framed through the fossilized jaws of a megalodon. The perspective emphasizes the massive size difference between the extinct megalodon and modern sharks. The background features a school of fish, adding depth to the underwater scene and reinforcing the contrast between past and present marine predators

Mar 14

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The Environment

AI Meets Conservation: The Tech That Could Change How We Protect Forests

Scientists are using smart tech to listen to forests, track climate threats in real time, and predict changes before it’s too late

Mar 11

A digitally edited image of a dense, misty forest with an overlaid red AI microchip graphic. The microchip has circuit-like connections extending outward, symbolizing the integration of artificial intelligence with nature. The combination of the lush greenery and technology highlights the potential role of AI in environmental monitoring, conservation, and sustainable resource management.

Mar 11

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