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MIT lab designs biodegradable material to replace microplastics in beauty products
It is well documented that microplastics are a hazard impacting nearly every part of our environment. Found across the planet and even inside our bodies, these tiny plastics are released by many of ...
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A revolutionary lab just solved a 'major gap in bumble bee conservation' by breeding bees in captivity
In 2021, scientists in Guelph, Ontario set out to accomplish something that had never been done before: open a lab specifically designed for raising bumble bees in captivity. Now, three years later, ...
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53 rare frogs go on international journey to save species from fatal fungus, extinction
Discovered by Charles Darwin in the 1800s on a journey through Argentina and Chile, the aptly named Darwin’s frog is one of the most unique amphibian species in the world. Unfortunately, the tiny, ...
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Gray seal pups on the rise in this remote location, all thanks to 'lack of human disturbance'
While COVID-19 lockdown will go down in history as a time devoid of in-person gatherings across the globe, in the United Kingdom, one quiet area on the coast of Suffolk became the hot spot for gray ...
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2,000-year-old poop samples from Yellowstone offer clues to climate change, wildlife management
Yellowstone National Park has a rich history — one scientists are still digging up. In fact, this October, researchers from Oklahoma State University published new findings that examine ancient fecal ...
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1,000 endangered turtles saved in historic mission: 'All the rescued turtles were alive'
On Monday, December 9, the Wildlife Crime Control Unit of the Forest Department of Bangladesh responded to an anonymous tip in the village of Chandpur. The call took them to a warehouse in Shahrashti, ...
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Orphaned cougar cubs rescued and re-homed at Oregon Zoo: 'Doing everything we can for them'
The “cat distribution system” has claimed a new member: The Oregon Zoo. After wandering in southwest Washington last month, two cougar cub littermates — a male and female — were scooped up by the ...
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Giving Tuesday volunteers increase by 4% in 2024, with millions turning out to help
One of the most beloved events of the holiday — Giving Tuesday — wrapped up earlier this week, and organizers already have exciting results from the annual day of altruism. With increased totals in ...
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New study shows potential to use AI — and detection dogs — to spot cancer in simple breath test
These snoots are made for more than just booping. SpotitEarly, a biotech startup working to transform cancer screening, just released a new study, pointing to the successful results of using both ...
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Nature preserve enlists canine helpers to sniff out invasive species, monitor endangered wildlife
This employee at Mequon Nature Preserve in Wisconsin isn’t exactly motivated by holiday bonuses or big promotions. Tilia the chocolate labrador is fueled by toys and treats. Tilia is a vest-wearing ...
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World Wildlife Fund releases decade-long report on the Congo Basin, sharing discovery of 742 new species
The World Wildlife Fund is a nonprofit known for its international conservation campaigns, from safeguarding huge swaths of the Amazon to rehabilitating the wild tiger population worldwide. But the ...
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Noah Kahan supports coffee shop staffed by workers with disabilities: 'Five stars and the service was exceptional'
Long hair down, plaid jacket on, and sarcastic wit on display, folk singer Noah Kahan was totally himself when he strolled into Bitty & Beau’s Coffee in Charleston, South Carolina last weekend. Ahead ...