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#biodiversity

Humanity is on the verge of shattering Earth's natural limits', say experts in biodiversity warning

Humanity faces dire consequences if immediate action on biodiversity loss is not taken during the urgent negotiations at Cop16.

Conflict in New Caledonia endangers one of the world's biodiversity hotspots

New Caledonia is a crucial biodiversity hotspot, with significant percentages of endemic and threatened species.

Solar Farms Have a Superpower Beyond Clean Energy

Solar farms can combat both climate change and biodiversity loss by incorporating native plants to support local wildlife.

Why an Alaska Island Is Using Peanut Butter and Black Lights to Find a Rat That Might Not Exist

A reported rat sighting on St. Paul Island raises ecological concerns for seabird populations.
Rats threaten biodiversity by disrupting ecosystems, particularly in remote island habitats.

Alert over bee-eating Asian hornets that threaten UK food security

Asian hornets are threatening British food supplies and native pollinators, prompting calls for vigilance and early reporting of sightings.
Record numbers of Asian hornets have been spotted in the UK, highlighting an urgent need for public awareness and rapid response.

New species of invasive flatworm discovered in three southern US states

A new invasive flatworm species, Amaga pseudobama, has been identified in the US, raising concerns over its impact on local ecosystems.

Humanity is on the verge of shattering Earth's natural limits', say experts in biodiversity warning

Humanity faces dire consequences if immediate action on biodiversity loss is not taken during the urgent negotiations at Cop16.

Conflict in New Caledonia endangers one of the world's biodiversity hotspots

New Caledonia is a crucial biodiversity hotspot, with significant percentages of endemic and threatened species.

Solar Farms Have a Superpower Beyond Clean Energy

Solar farms can combat both climate change and biodiversity loss by incorporating native plants to support local wildlife.

Why an Alaska Island Is Using Peanut Butter and Black Lights to Find a Rat That Might Not Exist

A reported rat sighting on St. Paul Island raises ecological concerns for seabird populations.
Rats threaten biodiversity by disrupting ecosystems, particularly in remote island habitats.

Alert over bee-eating Asian hornets that threaten UK food security

Asian hornets are threatening British food supplies and native pollinators, prompting calls for vigilance and early reporting of sightings.
Record numbers of Asian hornets have been spotted in the UK, highlighting an urgent need for public awareness and rapid response.

New species of invasive flatworm discovered in three southern US states

A new invasive flatworm species, Amaga pseudobama, has been identified in the US, raising concerns over its impact on local ecosystems.
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#climate-change

What Brilliant Fall Leaf Colors Tell Us about Tree Health and Climate

Climate change is altering the appearance and timing of autumn foliage due to its effects on weather conditions.
Deciduous trees shed their leaves in autumn to conserve water and reuse nutrients in winter.

Why Risky Wildfire Zones Have Been Increasing Around the World

Urban growth dramatically increases the risk of wildfires worldwide.
The wildland-urban interface expanded by 85% from 2010 to 2020.
China accounted for nearly all global WUI expansion from 2010 to 2020.

Maximum Temperature - 99% Invisible

Climate change is causing biological stress beyond property damage, significantly impacting living organisms.

Video. No Comment: lakes back in the Moroccan desert

Natural phenomena can restore dried bodies of water, attracting wildlife and plant growth during seasonal rains, despite prior droughts.

The Future of SF's Iconic Fog Appears Hazy, Scientists Say

San Francisco's iconic fog, crucial for the ecosystem, may decline due to climate change, leaving its future uncertain.
Loss of fog could negatively affect local flora and fauna, according to experts.

The dirt on biocrusts: Why scientists are working to save Earth's living skin

Cryptobiotic soil (biocrust) is essential for preventing erosion and maintaining dryland ecosystems, but is threatened by human activity and climate change.

What Brilliant Fall Leaf Colors Tell Us about Tree Health and Climate

Climate change is altering the appearance and timing of autumn foliage due to its effects on weather conditions.
Deciduous trees shed their leaves in autumn to conserve water and reuse nutrients in winter.

Why Risky Wildfire Zones Have Been Increasing Around the World

Urban growth dramatically increases the risk of wildfires worldwide.
The wildland-urban interface expanded by 85% from 2010 to 2020.
China accounted for nearly all global WUI expansion from 2010 to 2020.

Maximum Temperature - 99% Invisible

Climate change is causing biological stress beyond property damage, significantly impacting living organisms.

Video. No Comment: lakes back in the Moroccan desert

Natural phenomena can restore dried bodies of water, attracting wildlife and plant growth during seasonal rains, despite prior droughts.

The Future of SF's Iconic Fog Appears Hazy, Scientists Say

San Francisco's iconic fog, crucial for the ecosystem, may decline due to climate change, leaving its future uncertain.
Loss of fog could negatively affect local flora and fauna, according to experts.

The dirt on biocrusts: Why scientists are working to save Earth's living skin

Cryptobiotic soil (biocrust) is essential for preventing erosion and maintaining dryland ecosystems, but is threatened by human activity and climate change.
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The mad egghead' who built a mouse utopia

Calhoun's study of Universe 25 illustrates the complex dynamics of population density and its impact on social behavior in a controlled environment.
#marine-life

Construction Is Clogging the Ocean

Human infrastructure constricts the movement of marine life, limiting their access to essential habitats and leading to ecological consequences.

Sea creature spotted in California bay for first time since 2013. See the photos

A rare olive ridley turtle was sighted off the California coast, marking its first appearance in Monterey Bay since 2013.

Construction Is Clogging the Ocean

Human infrastructure constricts the movement of marine life, limiting their access to essential habitats and leading to ecological consequences.

Sea creature spotted in California bay for first time since 2013. See the photos

A rare olive ridley turtle was sighted off the California coast, marking its first appearance in Monterey Bay since 2013.
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#evolution

Play Helps Us Face the Dark, Challenging Moments

Humans evolved to use play as a key survival mechanism, essential for adaptability and creativity.

Who's the Dodo Now? A Famously Extinct Bird, Reconsidered.

The dodo, often seen as inept, was actually agile and successful for millions of years before its extinction due to human impact.

Metal gives the teeth of Komodo dragons their super strength

Chemical entities are formed through atom bonding in fixed proportions, exemplified by water.
Ecology studies the relationships between living organisms and their environments.

A Deep Dive Into Their Role and Adaptation Uses of Bird Beaks

Bird beaks are crucial for understanding avian behavior and ecology, serving multiple purposes that extend beyond feeding.

Play Helps Us Face the Dark, Challenging Moments

Humans evolved to use play as a key survival mechanism, essential for adaptability and creativity.

Who's the Dodo Now? A Famously Extinct Bird, Reconsidered.

The dodo, often seen as inept, was actually agile and successful for millions of years before its extinction due to human impact.

Metal gives the teeth of Komodo dragons their super strength

Chemical entities are formed through atom bonding in fixed proportions, exemplified by water.
Ecology studies the relationships between living organisms and their environments.

A Deep Dive Into Their Role and Adaptation Uses of Bird Beaks

Bird beaks are crucial for understanding avian behavior and ecology, serving multiple purposes that extend beyond feeding.
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We've become distrustful of each other': Braiding Sweetgrass author Robin Wall Kimmerer on Trump, rural America and resistance

Recognizing our symbiotic relationship with nature can transform our views on self and politics.

Chinook Salmon make an appearance at Lake Merritt

The sighting of Chinook salmon in Lake Merritt represents a significant ecological development, showing improvements in water quality and habitat.
#architecture

The Turkiye Pavilion Announces "Grounded" Exhibition and Curators for the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale

The Türkiye Pavilion's exhibit 'Grounded' aims to showcase soil's ecological significance at the Venice Biennale 2025.

Be Advisor Headquarters / depaolidefranceschibaldan architetti

The BeAdvisor headquarters combines innovative workspace design with the rural Veneto landscape, prioritizing ecological integration and employee well-being.

The Turkiye Pavilion Announces "Grounded" Exhibition and Curators for the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale

The Türkiye Pavilion's exhibit 'Grounded' aims to showcase soil's ecological significance at the Venice Biennale 2025.

Be Advisor Headquarters / depaolidefranceschibaldan architetti

The BeAdvisor headquarters combines innovative workspace design with the rural Veneto landscape, prioritizing ecological integration and employee well-being.
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#invasive-species

Invasive mussels could harm California Delta ecosystem and add to water costs

Golden mussels pose major ecological threats and infrastructure challenges in California's water delivery system.

You might beat back phragmites, the scourge of wetlands, but then what?

Effective restoration of American wetlands requires competing against the invasive phragmites reed through careful planting of native species.

Invasive mussels could harm California Delta ecosystem and add to water costs

Golden mussels pose major ecological threats and infrastructure challenges in California's water delivery system.

You might beat back phragmites, the scourge of wetlands, but then what?

Effective restoration of American wetlands requires competing against the invasive phragmites reed through careful planting of native species.
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As San Francisco's Prop K Heads Toward Close Win, 'No' Campaign Yet to Concede | KQED

Proposition K's passage is a pivotal step towards converting part of the Great Highway into park space, promoting ecological benefits.
#botany

Litquake 2024: "Atlas of Perfumed Botany" Jean-Claude Ellena (SF)

Jean-Claude Ellena will engage in a conversation about fragrances, botany, and ecological sustainability.

Memorial Minute for Otto Thomas Solbrig, 92 - Harvard Gazette

Otto Thomas Solbrig significantly advanced plant ecology, particularly in understanding genetic diversity in dandelions and the effects of human activity on ecosystems.

Litquake 2024: "Atlas of Perfumed Botany" Jean-Claude Ellena (SF)

Jean-Claude Ellena will engage in a conversation about fragrances, botany, and ecological sustainability.

Memorial Minute for Otto Thomas Solbrig, 92 - Harvard Gazette

Otto Thomas Solbrig significantly advanced plant ecology, particularly in understanding genetic diversity in dandelions and the effects of human activity on ecosystems.
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#nature

Comedy wildlife photography awards 2024 in pictures

The article showcases stunning wildlife photography, emphasizing nature's beauty and the unpredictable encounters that photographers experience.

What a 9,000-mile butterfly migration taught me about queer survival - High Country News

Butterfly migrations showcase nature's remarkable beauty and resilience, with the painted ladies traveling vast distances fueled by environmental conditions.

Giants Rising in Mountain View | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

'Giants Rising' sheds light on the history and significance of coastal redwoods, enhancing public understanding through documentary and film discussions.

Taking the long view - High Country News

Election anxiety complicates reflection; it's essential to seek connection and meaning through experiences of grief, joy, and hope.

Comedy wildlife photography awards 2024 in pictures

The article showcases stunning wildlife photography, emphasizing nature's beauty and the unpredictable encounters that photographers experience.

What a 9,000-mile butterfly migration taught me about queer survival - High Country News

Butterfly migrations showcase nature's remarkable beauty and resilience, with the painted ladies traveling vast distances fueled by environmental conditions.

Giants Rising in Mountain View | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

'Giants Rising' sheds light on the history and significance of coastal redwoods, enhancing public understanding through documentary and film discussions.

Taking the long view - High Country News

Election anxiety complicates reflection; it's essential to seek connection and meaning through experiences of grief, joy, and hope.
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How fungus-farming ants have nourished biology for 150 years

Leafcutter ants cultivate fungi in their nests, as proposed by Thomas Belt in 1874, highlighting an important ecological relationship.

Exciting things to do in Kent during the darker months

Nature walks provide unique insights into wildlife behavior, especially during critical life stages like the parent-owl dynamic.

49 Years Later, The Tiny Bird Stephen King Marked As An Omen Of Death Still Haunts Us

Whip-poor-wills' absence in adaptations of "Salem's Lot" reflects ecological changes linked to cultural loss.

Mushroom lovers, there's a board game for you

Undergrove is a board game that teaches players about the ecological relationships between trees and fungi through a captivating and interactive gameplay experience.
#animal-behavior

Study Reveals Bird-Migration Mystery

Migrating birds may not save energy in warmer climates as previously assumed, challenging long-held beliefs about the benefits of migration.

Wildlife biologist Diane Boyd: Wolf and human societies have intriguing parallels'

Wolves have faced eradication but are now rebounding; their recovery involves natural processes alongside reintroduction efforts.

Moonstruck: tropical mammals take their cues from lunar cycles

Some mammals are 'lunar phobic', while others thrive in bright moonlight.

Octopuses and fish share leadershipand enforcementin group hunting

Octopuses and fish in the Red Sea demonstrate shared leadership in hunting, revealing unexpected social dynamics among non-related species.

Gay animal couples have a lot to teach us about love, life, and grieving - LGBTQ Nation

Same-sex coupling and mourning in animals, like penguins, reflect broader themes of LGBTQ+ relationships in society.

Study Reveals Bird-Migration Mystery

Migrating birds may not save energy in warmer climates as previously assumed, challenging long-held beliefs about the benefits of migration.

Wildlife biologist Diane Boyd: Wolf and human societies have intriguing parallels'

Wolves have faced eradication but are now rebounding; their recovery involves natural processes alongside reintroduction efforts.

Moonstruck: tropical mammals take their cues from lunar cycles

Some mammals are 'lunar phobic', while others thrive in bright moonlight.

Octopuses and fish share leadershipand enforcementin group hunting

Octopuses and fish in the Red Sea demonstrate shared leadership in hunting, revealing unexpected social dynamics among non-related species.

Gay animal couples have a lot to teach us about love, life, and grieving - LGBTQ Nation

Same-sex coupling and mourning in animals, like penguins, reflect broader themes of LGBTQ+ relationships in society.
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#research

These Architects Embrace Local Styles. And They Fly to Work, Too.

Bird nest building is a culturally transmitted behavior rather than solely an innate instinct.

A Hummingbird's All-Sugar Diet Would Give Anyone Diabetes - Scientists Finally Know Their Secrets

Hummingbirds exhibit extraordinary metabolic adaptations that allow them to thrive despite their tiny size and demanding lifestyles.

Meet The Round Little Gymnasts In Your Backyard | Defector

Globular springtails can leap remarkably high for their size, reaching up to 60 times their height and spinning rapidly in the process.

Bumblebee Queens Prefer to Live in a Toxic Home

Bumblebee queens prefer to hibernate in pesticide-laced soil, raising concerns about their survival.

These Architects Embrace Local Styles. And They Fly to Work, Too.

Bird nest building is a culturally transmitted behavior rather than solely an innate instinct.

A Hummingbird's All-Sugar Diet Would Give Anyone Diabetes - Scientists Finally Know Their Secrets

Hummingbirds exhibit extraordinary metabolic adaptations that allow them to thrive despite their tiny size and demanding lifestyles.

Meet The Round Little Gymnasts In Your Backyard | Defector

Globular springtails can leap remarkably high for their size, reaching up to 60 times their height and spinning rapidly in the process.

Bumblebee Queens Prefer to Live in a Toxic Home

Bumblebee queens prefer to hibernate in pesticide-laced soil, raising concerns about their survival.
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#pest-management

10 years of the long read: Man v rat: could the long war soon be over? (2016) podcast

New strategies in rat control focus on behavior and ecology, not just extermination.
Effective rat population management includes understanding their roles in the ecosystem.

You Can Stand Under My Umbrella, if You're an Egg-Laying Locust

Desert locusts can breed in extreme heat with the help of males acting as living parasols, which may enhance sustainable management strategies.

10 years of the long read: Man v rat: could the long war soon be over? (2016) podcast

New strategies in rat control focus on behavior and ecology, not just extermination.
Effective rat population management includes understanding their roles in the ecosystem.

You Can Stand Under My Umbrella, if You're an Egg-Laying Locust

Desert locusts can breed in extreme heat with the help of males acting as living parasols, which may enhance sustainable management strategies.
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Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Human exploitation has deep ecological consequences, intimately linking environmental crisis with social, political, and economic dynamics.
Notebooks have played a crucial role in intellectual history, evolving but remaining essential for creativity and documentation.

Blown off course and washed away, wildlife hit by hurricanes

Hurricanes Helene and Milton significantly disrupted wildlife, particularly migratory birds, displacing them far from their natural habitats.
#wildlife

The beloved banana slug becomes California's official state slug

The banana slug is now the California state slug, promoting awareness of its ecological significance and cultural value.

Thousands of tarantulas on the move in three states on hunt for mate

Male tarantulas are migrating to find mates, which poses ecological benefits but can be dangerous for humans.

9 United States Rivers That Are Infested With Snakes

Rivers in the U.S. host various snake species and are critical habitats, despite human visitation and activity posing significant pressures.

The beloved banana slug becomes California's official state slug

The banana slug is now the California state slug, promoting awareness of its ecological significance and cultural value.

Thousands of tarantulas on the move in three states on hunt for mate

Male tarantulas are migrating to find mates, which poses ecological benefits but can be dangerous for humans.

9 United States Rivers That Are Infested With Snakes

Rivers in the U.S. host various snake species and are critical habitats, despite human visitation and activity posing significant pressures.
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#wildlife-management

My paper was proved wrong. After a sleepless night, here's what I did next

The statistical model for estimating animal populations is fundamentally flawed, leading to systematic underestimation of abundance.

A mixed report for Colorado's wolves - High Country News

Colorado successfully reintroduced wolves, creating the Copper Creek Pack, but faced challenges due to livestock conflicts and health issues within the pack.

My paper was proved wrong. After a sleepless night, here's what I did next

The statistical model for estimating animal populations is fundamentally flawed, leading to systematic underestimation of abundance.

A mixed report for Colorado's wolves - High Country News

Colorado successfully reintroduced wolves, creating the Copper Creek Pack, but faced challenges due to livestock conflicts and health issues within the pack.
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#environmental-activism

'It's really sad': River dries up abruptly in Bakersfield, leaving thousands of dead fish

Rapid desiccation of the Kern River astonishes residents and ecologists, revealing significant ecological consequences after court ruling on upstream water management.

Waltham Forest Council faces backlash over plan to house 9,000 people in high-rise towers near Hackney Marshes

Environmental activists oppose new tower block proposals near Hackney Marshes due to flood risks and ecological threats.

'It's really sad': River dries up abruptly in Bakersfield, leaving thousands of dead fish

Rapid desiccation of the Kern River astonishes residents and ecologists, revealing significant ecological consequences after court ruling on upstream water management.

Waltham Forest Council faces backlash over plan to house 9,000 people in high-rise towers near Hackney Marshes

Environmental activists oppose new tower block proposals near Hackney Marshes due to flood risks and ecological threats.
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#environmentalism

Gray wolf population growing fast in California up sixfold in the past five years

The gray wolf's resurgence in California represents a significant ecological recovery and reflects changing perceptions about wildlife in the region.

Various Artists: harkening critters

Forms of Minutiae's 'harkening critters' compilation uses field recordings to highlight humanity's connection to nature and challenges listeners to appreciate natural sounds.

Gray wolf population growing fast in California up sixfold in the past five years

The gray wolf's resurgence in California represents a significant ecological recovery and reflects changing perceptions about wildlife in the region.

Various Artists: harkening critters

Forms of Minutiae's 'harkening critters' compilation uses field recordings to highlight humanity's connection to nature and challenges listeners to appreciate natural sounds.
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'craquelures dans le reel' is an ephemeral device that ploughs & irrigates asphalt in lausanne

CRAQUELURES DANS LE RÉEL creatively transforms urban landscapes by integrating nature with bold installations, highlighting the interconnectedness of human and ecological systems.

Spider lovers scurry to Colorado as tarantula mating season gets under way

Tarantula mating season attracts hundreds to La Junta, where community and ecological appreciation thrive.

Taoyuan Land Art Festival Lights Up with "Squid Squad: Family Day" Installation | stupidDOPE

The 2023 Taoyuan Land Art Festival highlights interactive art that celebrates family themes and ecological awareness.
#sustainability

Fly High: Fashion as an Ecosystem - KALTBLUT Magazine

Fashion photography can act as an ecological and aesthetic reflection, highlighting the relationship between nature and clothing.

Ecofeminism and ecology are Sarah Salome Deletain's calls to publishing

Sarah Salomé Delétain integrates ecological activism into her graphic design, emphasizing sustainability and cultural issues while fostering a deeper connection with nature.

Fly High: Fashion as an Ecosystem - KALTBLUT Magazine

Fashion photography can act as an ecological and aesthetic reflection, highlighting the relationship between nature and clothing.

Ecofeminism and ecology are Sarah Salome Deletain's calls to publishing

Sarah Salomé Delétain integrates ecological activism into her graphic design, emphasizing sustainability and cultural issues while fostering a deeper connection with nature.
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#social-justice

The Burning Earth: how conquest and carnage have decimated landscapes worldwide

The draining of East Anglia's wetlands symbolizes a historical conflict between the elite and marginalized communities, revealing ongoing issues of environmental exploitation.

Election blues and reds and greens - High Country News

The author advocates for ecological wisdom and social justice, emphasizing kindness and the importance of civic participation during election season.

The Burning Earth: how conquest and carnage have decimated landscapes worldwide

The draining of East Anglia's wetlands symbolizes a historical conflict between the elite and marginalized communities, revealing ongoing issues of environmental exploitation.

Election blues and reds and greens - High Country News

The author advocates for ecological wisdom and social justice, emphasizing kindness and the importance of civic participation during election season.
moresocial-justice

Into the Amazon: National Geographic's immersive experience explores critical ecosystem

National Geographic's 'Into the Amazon' offers an immersive experience showcasing the ecosystem's beauty and importance, making it accessible to everyone.

Discover Santa Cruz's rich natural beauty, history

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History offers a deep dive into the region's ecology, showcasing its founding by naturalist Laura Hecox.

Hummingbirds thrive on an extreme lifestyle. Here's how.

Hummingbirds exhibit unique adaptations that allow them to thrive despite extreme metabolic demands, making them a focus of scientific study.
from Mail Online
1 month ago

Incredible fossils nearly 9m years old found underneath high school

Hundreds of nearly nine-million-year-old fossils found at a California high school site have the potential to rewrite Southern California's ecological history.

I no longer have to save the world': Novelist Richard Powers on fiction and the climate crisis

Powers' childhood gift of a coral reef book ignited his lifelong passion for nature and shaped his literary themes.
"Playground" highlights the interconnectedness of environmental issues through a focus on ocean life.

A golden age of rat research may be here. What the often unwanted companions can teach us about us

Rats, particularly brown rats, have a complex history and relationship with humans that is being illuminated by new scientific research.

Book Review: A Return to the Creepy Tensions of Area X'

Jeff VanderMeer's 'Absolution' intricately weaves themes of memory, identity, and ecological interaction, deepening the exploration of his Southern Reach Trilogy.

Rapa Nui's early inhabitants survived despite the odds DW 09/17/2024

Rapa Nui's population was stable and not unsustainable, challenging previous beliefs about overpopulation and environmental collapse.
New findings suggest the environment's degradation was not solely due to human actions.

Woolly mammoth went extinct due to HAY FEVER, study claims

Woolly mammoth extinction may be linked to allergies from plant pollen affecting their sense of smell and mating.
#marine-biology

Shark biologists stumble into a deep-sea murder mystery

The study of porbeagle sharks revealed unexpected behaviors, including potential cannibalism, challenging existing beliefs about their status as apex predators.

The Gang's All Here! | Defector

Unexpected seal sightings at a deep-sea observatory reveal intriguing dynamics between marine mammals and ongoing ecological studies.

Shark biologists stumble into a deep-sea murder mystery

The study of porbeagle sharks revealed unexpected behaviors, including potential cannibalism, challenging existing beliefs about their status as apex predators.

The Gang's All Here! | Defector

Unexpected seal sightings at a deep-sea observatory reveal intriguing dynamics between marine mammals and ongoing ecological studies.
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Why Did Ancient Humans Domesticate Horses? Here's What We Do Know

Horses profoundly influenced human societies through domestication, technology, and ecology, affecting travel, communication, and agriculture.

Here's Our First Look At The New Jurassic Park Movie

Jurassic World: Rebirth continues the chaotic aftermath of dinosaur integration into modern ecosystems, featuring a covert mission to secure genetic materials for humankind.
#art

Max Hooper Schneider's "Carnival of Gestation" Blurs the Line Between Nature and the Synthetic | stupidDOPE

Max Hooper Schneider's art challenges perceptions of ecosystems by merging life and artificiality in unsettling ways.

MAX HOOPER SCHNEIDER

Max Hooper Schneider's art merges aesthetics and ecology, using rare materials to explore themes of survival and transformation in a post-Anthropocene world.

Max Hooper Schneider's "Carnival of Gestation" Blurs the Line Between Nature and the Synthetic | stupidDOPE

Max Hooper Schneider's art challenges perceptions of ecosystems by merging life and artificiality in unsettling ways.

MAX HOOPER SCHNEIDER

Max Hooper Schneider's art merges aesthetics and ecology, using rare materials to explore themes of survival and transformation in a post-Anthropocene world.
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This Ancient Sea Cow Was Killed by a Croc and Eaten by a Shark

The fossilized remains of a manateelike animal reveal brutal predator-prey interactions with evidence of attacks from both a crocodilian and a shark.
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2 months ago

Becoming Earth by Ferris Jabr review our planet: a living, breathing, mutating miracle

Popular science enriches understanding of our relationship with the universe through engaging narratives and insights.
**Becoming Earth** reveals how life continuously reshapes the planet, embodying the concept of Earth as a living entity.

Switzerland will pay $58K for the best ideas to remove munitions from lakes

Switzerland is actively seeking solutions to remove over a century-old ammunition from its lakes while prioritizing environmental safety.
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