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Polar Bear Study Shows How to Close Major Loophole in Endangered Species Act

Polar Bear Study Shows How to Close Major Loophole in Endangered Species Act

The Messenger — Scientists directly tied emissions to polar bear decline, opening the door for regulators to consider how fossil fuel projects could harm endangered species

Coastal Ecosystems May 'Drown' As a Result of Sea Level Rise

Coastal Ecosystems May 'Drown' As a Result of Sea Level Rise

The Messenger — Limiting global warming to under 2 degrees Celsius could help save many of these ecosystems, the research found.

Emperor Penguins Seen Leaving Chicks To Freeze as Antarctic Sea Ice Melts

Emperor Penguins Seen Leaving Chicks To Freeze as Antarctic Sea Ice Melts

The Messenger — A new study found 4 out of 5 penguin colonies along a stretch of the Antarctic coast produced no chicks in 2022.

Scientists Spy Thousands of Octopuses at Deep Sea 'Nursery'

Scientists Spy Thousands of Octopuses at Deep Sea 'Nursery'

The Messenger — Thousands and thousands of pearl octopuses nest at a hydrothermal vent off the coast of California, new study finds

Color-Changing Fish Can 'See' Using Its Skin: Study

Color-Changing Fish Can 'See' Using Its Skin: Study

The Messenger — But instead of looking at their surroundings, the skin likely sees its own color

Fire And Climate Change Drove Ice Age Extinctions In California

Fire And Climate Change Drove Ice Age Extinctions In California

The Messenger — Tar pits around the city offer up fossil records that provide a stark warning for today's Californians

Melting Glaciers Could Create New Ecosystems As Large As Finland

Melting Glaciers Could Create New Ecosystems As Large As Finland

The Messenger — As glaciers melt, new ecosystems will emerge. A new study aims to quantify what those ecosystems might look like

Scientists Want You to Kill These Bugs

Scientists Want You to Kill These Bugs

The Messenger — Invasive species like the spotted lantern fly decimate crops, spread disease, and cost us billions. Stomp them on sight.

Scientists Engineer Bacteria to Detect Colon Cancer

Scientists Engineer Bacteria to Detect Colon Cancer

The Messenger — Engineered bacteria have detected specific DNA sequences, a capability that could eventually be used to detect a range of cancers, infections and other diseases

Scientists Engineer Bacteria to Detect Colon Cancer

Scientists Engineer Bacteria to Detect Colon Cancer

The Messenger — Engineered bacteria have detected specific DNA sequences, a capability that could eventually be used to detect a range of cancers, infections and other diseases

Fossil of Tiny Ancient Whale Discovered in Egypt

Fossil of Tiny Ancient Whale Discovered in Egypt

The Messenger — The 8-foot-long species Tutcetus rayanensis lived in Earth's oceans over 41 million years ago. Its fossil was discovered in the Egyptian desert.

Soil Holds More Biodiversity Than Any Other Habitat on Earth, Study Says

Soil Holds More Biodiversity Than Any Other Habitat on Earth, Study Says

The Messenger — New research doubles earlier estimates of how many species live in (or on) the stuff that lies beneath our feet.

An Unprecedented Heat Wave Imperils Florida's Corals: A Top Scientist Explains How to Save Them

An Unprecedented Heat Wave Imperils Florida's Corals: A Top Scientist Explains How to Save Them

The Messenger — A coral reef biologist explains how unprecedentedly warm ocean temperatures are creating a crisis for corals in Florida

Colossal Ancient Whale May Be Heaviest Animal Ever

Colossal Ancient Whale May Be Heaviest Animal Ever

The Messenger — The massive marine mammal weighed as much as 340 tons, supplanting the blue whale as the biggest creature ever

Deep Sea Mining Negotiations End Without Regulatory Resolution

Deep Sea Mining Negotiations End Without Regulatory Resolution

The Messenger — Companies can still apply for deep-sea mining licenses, but it's unlikely mining will begin anytime soon

Scientists Induce Natural 'Virgin Births' in Animals for the First Time

Scientists Induce Natural 'Virgin Births' in Animals for the First Time

The Messenger — The study confirms that the ability for some females to do it alone has a genetic basis and is heritable

Scientists Tickle Rats To Pinpoint Where Playfulness Lies in Brain

Scientists Tickle Rats To Pinpoint Where Playfulness Lies in Brain

The Messenger — Understanding the biology driving animals' need to play has so far eluded neuroscientists

Astounding Diversity of Giant Viruses Discovered in Massachusetts Forest

Astounding Diversity of Giant Viruses Discovered in Massachusetts Forest

The Messenger — The discovery hints at a vast diversity of viruses hidden beneath our feet

Deep-Sea Mining Test Reveals Local Fish Flee for Over a Year

Deep-Sea Mining Test Reveals Local Fish Flee for Over a Year

The Messenger — Just a few hours of deep sea mining can disrupt an ecosystem for over a year, according to a new study

Deep Seabed Now Open for Mining Applications

Deep Seabed Now Open for Mining Applications

The Messenger — Mining companies can apply to mine the deep sea for valuable minerals, but it's unlikely mining will start anytime soon

Abortion After Roe: America's Reproductive Landscape Is More Fractured Than Ever

Abortion After Roe: America's Reproductive Landscape Is More Fractured Than Ever

The Messenger — Abortion bans, sanctuary states, and pitched legal fights over abortion pills have made the outlook hazier than ever

No Smoking Gun in Declassified U.S. Intelligence on Pandemic Origins

No Smoking Gun in Declassified U.S. Intelligence on Pandemic Origins

The Messenger — A report of declassified intelligence suggests the U.S. possesses no clear evidence linking the start of the pandemic to the Wuhan Institute of Virology.

Biden Administration Misses Deadline to Declassify COVID-19 Origins Intelligence

Biden Administration Misses Deadline to Declassify COVID-19 Origins Intelligence

The Messenger — The Biden administration missed a key deadline for declassifying intelligence related to COVID-19's origin, rankling lawmakers and prolonging speculation on existing evidence

FDA Review of Alzheimer's Drug Clouded by Questions of Cost and Benefit

FDA Review of Alzheimer's Drug Clouded by Questions of Cost and Benefit

The Messenger — A new Alzheimer's drug shown to slow cognitive decline is poised for approval, but many experts question whether that marginal benefit is worth $26,500 a year.
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