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Many fish evolved to survive on land
"A fish out of water might seem an extraordinary thing, but in fact it is quite a common phenomenon," said these researchers.
July 11, 2016
Intense season for Amazon fires ahead?
Scientists working with a seasonal fire forecast say the recent El Niño's long-lasting effects may cause an intense fire season in the Amazon in 2016.
July 9, 2016
Are goats our new best friend?
Have you noticed how your dog will gaze at you when it wants something from you? Researchers have learned that goats do the same thing.
July 6, 2016
Looking for a pristine landscape? Sorry …
If you're hoping to escape civilization and head into an unaltered wilderness, you might be surprised to learn it no longer exists on Earth, a study says.
July 6, 2016
16-year-old spots rare bird in Brazil
It was Grandpa Pinpin’s dream to see his favorite bird, Spix’s Macaw, before his death at 94. He didn't accomplish it, but his 16-year-old granddaughter did.
July 5, 2016
Man-made chemicals in deepest sea
Scientists have detected persistent man-made chemicals in crustaceans from the Mariana Trench and Kermadec Trench, deepest parts of the ocean ever sampled.
July 5, 2016
Surprise! Some mantas are homebodies
Oceanic manta rays have long been thought to migrate great distances. But Indo-Pacific mantas, at least, are more local commuters than long-distance travelers.
July 3, 2016
Antarctic ozone shows signs of healing
Scientists at MIT and elsewhere say that the Antarctic ozone hole shows signs of shrinking. They say they expect it to close permanently by mid-century.
July 2, 2016
How do octopuses change their color?
Incredible color-changing! How - and why - the octopus, squid, and cuttlefish change color.
June 30, 2016
Coral reefs hit hard by bleaching
"It’s time to shift this conversation to what can be done to conserve these amazing organisms in the face of this unprecedented global bleaching event."
June 28, 2016
