
World's smallest reptile discovered in Madagascar
Lizard lovers will swoon over a newly discovered species of tiny chameleon. Brookesia nana dwells in the Madagascar...

Researchers discover new population of endangered blue whale
Researchers have discovered a new population of blue whale, according to a paper recently published in Endangered...

7 easy science experiments for kids at home
Many kids will be spending more time learning from home as the school year ramps up during the COVID-19 pandemic....

Tracking climate data in real time
Climate TRACE, an alliance of climate research groups, is developing a new tracker using artificial intelligence...

This year's ozone hole could be the smallest it has been in 30 years
For decades, scientists have closely observed the ozone layer, which protects Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet...

Could the Florida Aquarium save 'America’s Great Barrier Reef?'
Researchers at Tampa’s Florida Aquarium announced that they have managed to make a group of coral reproduce two...

Study shows reusable menstrual cups are safe and just as effective as tampons, pads
Reusable menstrual cups have been around for decades, but they are just starting to pick up in popularity. Most...

EPA backs the use of toxic herbicide chemical glyphosate
The toxic chemical glyphosate, a common herbicide, has been found to be a threat to public health and a recognized...

Analysis of Wikipedia searches reveals high wildlife conservation trends
A recent study analyzed billions of Wikipedia searches and found that the public’s interest in plants and animal...

Drones: the future of ocean conservation
Unmanned systems such as drones, are increasingly used in a variety of fields — from border patrol, to cinematography...

Study finds microplastics in sea turtles around the world
The microplastics problem in the oceans has made its way to sea turtles in a big way. A new study from researchers...

New study suggests it's time to replace modern, grassy lawns
The lush green lawns surrounding many homes, businesses, parks and other outdoor spaces might not be the greatest...

Valuable wetlands are disappearing 3 times faster than forests, new study warns
Wetlands around the world are disappearing at an alarming rate. New research shows that these valuable ecosystems...

Scientists find air pollution leads to a significant decline in cognition
It turns out pollution affects more than just the environment. New research shows there might be a correlation...

A breakup in the Arctic's strongest sea ice is recorded for the first time ever
The oldest and thickest sea ice in the Arctic zone north of Greenland is splitting in a never-before-seen event....