Deaths of 3 endangered Cambodian dolphins raise alarm
Three endangered freshwater dolphins have died within 10 days of each other, alarming conservationists in Cambodia......»»
St. Louis Zoo helps oryx species come back from near-extinction
The status of one species has gone from "extinct in the wild" to "endangered," thanks in part to the efforts of the St. Louis Zoo. The scimitar-horned oryx, a member of the antelope family, had stopped existing in its native habitat as of 1991, accor.....»»
Endangered seabird shows surprising individual flexibility to adapt to climate change
How individual animals respond to climate change is key to whether populations will persist or go extinct. Many species are shifting their ranges as the environment warms, but up to now the mechanisms underlying this have been unclear. For Europe's m.....»»
Researchers map genome for cats, dolphins, birds, and dozens of other animals
Researchers mapped genetic blueprints for 51 species including cats, dolphins, kangaroos, penguins, sharks, and turtles, a discovery that deepens our understanding of evolution and the links between humans and animals......»»
Vroom"s exit from used-vehicle retail follows struggles with too-fast growth, less forgiving market
Efforts by Vroom to raise additional capital to fund its operations were unsuccessful, leading the company to begin winding down its online used-vehicle sales platform on Jan. 22......»»
Stars travel more slowly at Milky Way"s edge: Galaxy"s core may contain less dark matter than previously estimated
By clocking the speed of stars throughout the Milky Way galaxy, MIT physicists have found that stars further out in the galactic disk are traveling more slowly than expected compared to stars that are closer to the galaxy's center. The findings raise.....»»
The 5 best smart alarm clocks for your bedside table in 2024
If you have trouble sleeping or waking up, then these smart alarm clocks will certainly help you with both, and provide a few extra nifty features......»»
U.S. agencies set plans to protect endangered right whales during offshore wind operations
Two federal environmental agencies issued plans Thursday to better protect endangered whales amid offshore wind farm development......»»
Ozone-related deaths projected to rise without stricter climate controls
An international study led by scientists at the Yale School of Public Health warns that ozone-related deaths will rise significantly in many parts of the world over the next two decades unless current climate and air quality regulations are strengthe.....»»
One in five Colorado bumblebees are endangered, new report says
On a cliffside at Mesa Verde National Park in southern Colorado, a fuzzy bee was industriously gnawing at the red sandstone. Making a loud grinding sound, the insect used its powerful jaws to drill tunnels and holes in rocks, where it would build a n.....»»
Netflix will pull cheapest ad-free plan after latest price increases
Netflix raised the ceiling on how much you could spend on a monthly subscription in October. The new high? $23. Now it plans to raise the floor on how much an ad-free plan will cost you. more….....»»
IVF breakthrough could revive nearly extinct rhino species
Scientists have carried out the first successful in vitro fertilization of a southern white rhino, a major breakthrough that could pave the way to saving its highly endangered northern cousin......»»
New tool reveals gene behavior in bacteria
Bacterial infections cause millions of deaths each year, with the global threat made worse by the increasing resistance of the microbes to antibiotic treatments. This is due in part to the ability of bacteria to switch genes on and off as they sense.....»»
Researcher discovers critically endangered bats in two new locations
The Jamaican flower bat is endangered—so much so that experts believed only a small colony of about 500 existed in a single cave......»»
Three-year population study supports fight to save Cameroon"s Kordofan giraffe
Crucial new data about the numbers of Critically Endangered Kordofan giraffe living within Cameroon's Bénoué National Park has been released, supporting conservation efforts to save the subspecies from extinction......»»
Researchers find traces of disease in dolphin poop: A potential tool for live health monitoring
Scientists have found a new non-invasive way to identify a deadly virus in dolphins that could be a testing breakthrough. For the first time, researchers at the University of Hawai'i Health and Stranding Lab have successfully detected Fraser's morbil.....»»
"It"s not game over—it"s game on": Why 2024 is an inflection point for the climate crisis
In 2024, global climate trends are cause for both deep alarm and cautious optimism. Last year was the hottest on record by a huge margin and this year will likely be hotter still. The annual global average temperature may, for the first time, exceed.....»»
Higher vehicle hoods significantly increase pedestrian deaths, study finds
Single-vehicle, single-pedestrian crash data for 2016-2021 finds hoods a problem. Enlarge / It actually feels intimidating standing next to a vehicle like this GMC Yukon Denali when the hood is level with your shoulder. (credit:.....»»
Study of gigantism in whales provides clues to genomic mechanism involved in tumor suppression
The functioning of certain regions of a few genes in cetaceans (whales, porpoises and dolphins) may explain why the Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) can reach lengths of up to 30 meters—almost 10 m more than a bus—while the Bottlenose dolphin (.....»»
Fierce winter weather slams US, dozens dead
Unrelenting storms have pummeled the United States over the past week, leading to at least 50 weather-related deaths, officials and US media reported Friday, as large swathes of the country brace for new winter wallops......»»
France orders rare Atlantic fishing ban to protect dolphins
The French government will temporarily ban almost all commercial fishing in the Bay of Biscay to protect dolphins, much to the dismay of the industry......»»