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Avocado’s Secret Gene

Sep 30, 2026 09:04AM

Scientists identified a gene controlling avocado flower timing, allowing breeders to determine flower type in seedlings years before the trees mature.

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Man-of-War Threatens Beaches

Sep 30, 2026 09:03AM

A newly identified Portuguese man-of-war species found farther north in Japan may reflect warming seas and raise new safety and ecological concerns.

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Rise and Fall of Island Dwarfs

Sep 30, 2026 09:02AM

New evidence suggests Homo floresiensis, the tiny “hobbits” of Flores, may have scavenged Komodo dragon kills rather than hunted with fire and coordinated tactics.

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New Frontier in Sustainable Batteries

Sep 30, 2026 09:01AM

A sodium-ion battery design that retains natural water nearly doubled charge capacity and may one day combine energy storage with seawater desalination.

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Humpback Whales Return in Record Numbers

Sep 30, 2026 09:00AM

A record humpback whale supergroup off South Africa highlights the species’ recovery and the ecological role migrating whales play in moving nutrients.

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Clean Energy From Coal Mines

Jun 30, 2026 09:05AM

An innovative project turns flooded coal mines into a renewable heating and cooling source for an entire community.

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New NASA Engine Aims To Reach Mars

Jun 30, 2026 09:04AM

NASA's powerful new electric propulsion system could shorten future Mars missions while using far less fuel than rockets.

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Emperor Penguins on the Brink

Jun 30, 2026 09:03AM

Record-low Antarctic sea ice is pushing emperor penguins toward extinction, threatening breeding colonies across the continent.

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The Secret Language of Reef Fish

Jun 30, 2026 09:02AM

Color-changing surgeonfish may signal cleaner wrasse when they're ready for parasite removal, revealing a remarkable reef partnership.

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Glacier Retreat Triggers Tsunami

Jun 30, 2026 09:01AM

A glacier-driven Alaska landslide unleashed one of the tallest tsunamis ever recorded, highlighting growing climate-related risks.

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Artificial Turf Manufacturer Seeks to Block Webinar Led by Grassroots Environmental Education

Nov 30, 2025 02:00PM

Grassroots Environmental Education, leading science-based advocacy on synthetic turf risks, defended free public discussion through an Anti-SLAPP lawsuit and continues promoting healthier communities.

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A New Era for Ocean Conservation Begins

Nov 28, 2025 09:01AM

The High Seas Treaty becomes international law in 2026, creating new protections for marine biodiversity across two-thirds of the world’s ocean areas.

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Innovative Office Lights Lure Remote Workers

Sep 30, 2025 09:05AM

Circadian lighting and smart fixtures mimic natural light cycles to support mood, productivity and well-being in hybrid workspaces.

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Shade Investments for a Cooler Future

Sep 30, 2025 09:02AM

Tree shade offers 25 times more cooling than buildings, and new mapping tools show how urban shade planning can reduce heat-related deaths.

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Whale Song Resembles Human Speech

Apr 30, 2025 09:05AM

Humpback whale songs follow patterns similar to human language, supporting faster cultural transmission and offering insights into communication evolution.

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Ecological, Cost-Saving Chemical Discovered

Apr 30, 2025 09:04AM

A University of Missouri breakthrough creates eco-friendly chemical tools to aid medicine production, water decontamination, and clean energy storage.

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