At Mating Time, These Ants Carry Their Young Queen to a Neighbor’s Nest

The royal matchmaking service may help these insects avoid inbreeding.

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Plastic debris on remote islands raises temperatures by 2.5C and threatens turtle populations

Study of Henderson Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands finds plastic acts as an insulator, making sand hotter and leading to more female turtle offspring.

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‘A huge surprise’ as giant river otter feared extinct in Argentina pops up

“It was a huge surprise,” said Sebastián Di Martino, director of conservation at Fundación Rewilding Argentina. “I was incredulous. An incredible feeling of so much happiness. I didn’t know if I should try to follow it or rush back to our station to tell the others.”

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The 'Replication Crisis' Could Be Worse Than We Thought, New Analysis Reveals

The science replication crisis might be worse than we thought: new research reveals that studies with replicated results tend to be cited less often than studies which have failed to replicate.

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Scientists Warn of Fertility Loss in Many Species Due to Climate Change

An experiment with fruit flies reveals the looming threat of male fertility loss at high temperatures.

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California ridesharing services must use zero-emissions vehicles starting in 2023

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced that in accordance with the implementation of SB 1014 of 2018, a regulation has been adopted that will require ridesharing companies to begin…

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Watch the Moon turn red during this month’s total lunar eclipse

You don’t need eclipse glasses to safely watch Earth throw shade on the Moon this month.

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