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Smiting The Mite To Save The Bees (And The Crops They Pollinate)
A government scientist says that to help keep more bees from dying we need to focus on helping beekeepers fight the varroa mite. But some groups say pesticides are just as problematic.
A government scientist says that to help keep more bees from dying we need to focus on helping beekeepers fight the varroa mite. But some groups say pesticides are just as problematic.
Confronting Threats to Virunga, Africa's Oldest Park
A new film on Virunga National Park shows rangers risking their lives to protect the park and its wildlife.
A new film on Virunga National Park shows rangers risking their lives to protect the park and its wildlife.
Ecology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 30, 2014, 7:39am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 30, 2014, 7:39am
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Junior citizen scientists investigate the plight of the bumblebee
The Big Bumblebee Discovery project aims to engage more than 100,000 children in mass participation experiments Continue reading...
The Big Bumblebee Discovery project aims to engage more than 100,000 children in mass participation experiments Continue reading...
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 24, 2014, 8:04am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 24, 2014, 8:04am
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Endangered sea turtles released
It was an extra special Earth Day for 31 endangered sea turtles which were released back into the wild at Little Talbot Island near Jacksonville, Fla. The animals had spent months in rehabilitation at New England Aquarium's rescue center, being treated for hypothermia.
It was an extra special Earth Day for 31 endangered sea turtles which were released back into the wild at Little Talbot Island near Jacksonville, Fla. The animals had spent months in rehabilitation at New England Aquarium's rescue center, being treated for hypothermia.
Ecology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 23, 2014, 9:25am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 23, 2014, 9:25am
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Fish Found with Mercury in Remote Western Regions
Federal scientists have found high amounts of mercury in sport fish caught in remote areas of national parks in the West and Alaska, according to a study released Thursday. Researchers for the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service said that most fish they caught had acceptable levels of mercury, but 4…
Federal scientists have found high amounts of mercury in sport fish caught in remote areas of national parks in the West and Alaska, according to a study released Thursday. Researchers for the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service said that most fish they caught had acceptable levels of mercury, but 4…
Ecology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Apr 18, 2014, 8:10am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Apr 18, 2014, 8:10am
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Baby eaglets born
Millions of people have watched a drama unfold high in the tree tops above Decorah, Iowa. That’s where a live Bald Eagle Cam has followed every move of two parents frantically trying to save their babies from one of the worst winters in history.
Millions of people have watched a drama unfold high in the tree tops above Decorah, Iowa. That’s where a live Bald Eagle Cam has followed every move of two parents frantically trying to save their babies from one of the worst winters in history.
Ecology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 09, 2014, 7:45am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 09, 2014, 7:45am
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Rare Video Shows "Sea Serpent" Oarfish in Shallow Water
Bizarre deep-sea oarfish are filmed off Baja California.
Bizarre deep-sea oarfish are filmed off Baja California.
Ecology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 09, 2014, 7:45am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 09, 2014, 7:45am
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Gulf Oil Spill "Not Over": Dolphins, Turtles Dying in Record Numbers
Four years after the biggest oil spill in U.S. history, the Gulf of Mexico's wildlife species are still struggling to recover, according to a new report released today.
Four years after the biggest oil spill in U.S. history, the Gulf of Mexico's wildlife species are still struggling to recover, according to a new report released today.
Ecology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 09, 2014, 7:45am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 09, 2014, 7:45am
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Ravenous Deer Might Not Destroy Biodiversity After All
Frequently cast as plant-gobbling, biodiversity-destroying villains, deer may actually play a vital role in making their forests more lush and vibrant.
Frequently cast as plant-gobbling, biodiversity-destroying villains, deer may actually play a vital role in making their forests more lush and vibrant.
Global plan to shush ships for the sake of whales
For the first time a set of guidelines will push shipping companies to keep the noise down, reducing the din bombarding marine animals
For the first time a set of guidelines will push shipping companies to keep the noise down, reducing the din bombarding marine animals
Ecology
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2014, 7:38am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2014, 7:38am
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Very rare Chinese robin sighted
Scientists make crucial new discoveries about one of the world's rarest birds, the blackthroated blue robin, with a breeding pair spotted in China.
Scientists make crucial new discoveries about one of the world's rarest birds, the blackthroated blue robin, with a breeding pair spotted in China.
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2014, 7:38am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 08, 2014, 7:38am
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International Ruling Puts Stop To Japan's 'Scientific' Whaling
Since the world community banned whaling, Japan has continued to permit its fleet to kill whales under the guise of scientific research. The International Court of Justice in the Hague Monday ordered Japan to stop whaling in the Antarctic Ocean. Japan says it will abide by the ruling.
Since the world community banned whaling, Japan has continued to permit its fleet to kill whales under the guise of scientific research. The International Court of Justice in the Hague Monday ordered Japan to stop whaling in the Antarctic Ocean. Japan says it will abide by the ruling.
Prairie Chicken Listed As Threatened
The Obama administration announced Thursday it is placing the lesser prairie chicken on a list of threatened species, a move that could affect oil and gas drilling, wind farms and other activities in five central and southwestern states. More10 Stray Sochi Pups Arrive in U.S.Girls’ Day Out: Polar Bears Do Some Adorable Mother-Daughter…
The Obama administration announced Thursday it is placing the lesser prairie chicken on a list of threatened species, a move that could affect oil and gas drilling, wind farms and other activities in five central and southwestern states. More10 Stray Sochi Pups Arrive in U.S.Girls’ Day Out: Polar Bears Do Some Adorable Mother-Daughter…
Ecology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Mar 28, 2014, 7:59am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Friday, Mar 28, 2014, 7:59am
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Rare Hawaiian nene make appearance in Oahu
For first time since the 1700s, rare Hawaiian geese make their home on Oahu
For first time since the 1700s, rare Hawaiian geese make their home on Oahu
Chernobyl trees barely decomposed, study finds
At Chernobyl, trees stay the same -- dead, but not decaying
At Chernobyl, trees stay the same -- dead, but not decaying
Ecology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 27, 2014, 8:02am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 27, 2014, 8:02am
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How low can you go? This whale is the champion of deep diving
If there were a gold medal for cetacean diving, it undoubtedly would go to the Cuvier's beaked whale.
If there were a gold medal for cetacean diving, it undoubtedly would go to the Cuvier's beaked whale.
Ecology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 27, 2014, 8:02am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Thursday, Mar 27, 2014, 8:02am
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Time May Be Running Out for These Gorgeous Jewel-Like Snails
Tiny tropical snails with beautiful, jewel-like shells are going extinct almost as fast as scientists can discover them.
Tiny tropical snails with beautiful, jewel-like shells are going extinct almost as fast as scientists can discover them.
Save The Escargot! Snail-Devouring Predator Rears Its Head In France
The New Guinea flatworm is a vicious little thing with an appetite for snails. Its discovery in Normandy has raised concerns about the fate of Europe's snails — and France's famed mollusk appetizer.
The New Guinea flatworm is a vicious little thing with an appetite for snails. Its discovery in Normandy has raised concerns about the fate of Europe's snails — and France's famed mollusk appetizer.
Evolved Science: Crowds Can Catalog Bugs Faster
Thousands of non-scientists sitting at their home computers may now be as useful as a single Einstein — thanks to online crowdsourcing. What once took years, now takes days.
Thousands of non-scientists sitting at their home computers may now be as useful as a single Einstein — thanks to online crowdsourcing. What once took years, now takes days.
Thousands of birds swarm English village
Tens of thousands of birds from Scandinavia have invaded an English village. CBS News' Alphonso Van Marsh reports on the effect of residents living in their flight path.
Tens of thousands of birds from Scandinavia have invaded an English village. CBS News' Alphonso Van Marsh reports on the effect of residents living in their flight path.
Ecology
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2014, 7:40am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2014, 7:40am
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Good News for Animals in Nepal: A Full Year Without Poaching
Last year more than 700 wildlife criminals were arrested in Nepal, thanks to a multilayered system of information gathering, enforcement, and swift justice.
Last year more than 700 wildlife criminals were arrested in Nepal, thanks to a multilayered system of information gathering, enforcement, and swift justice.
Ecology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2014, 7:40am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2014, 7:40am
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Invasive Asian Carp Found Breeding in "Surprising" Location
The notorious Asian carp has been found in the upper Mississippi.
The notorious Asian carp has been found in the upper Mississippi.
Ecology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2014, 7:40am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 12, 2014, 7:40am
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How Yosemite Keeps Its Bears' Paws Off Campers' Hamburgers
The park's bears have developed a taste for human food, and that's gotten them in big trouble. But efforts to teach campers to lock up food are helping solve the problem, a bear hair analysis shows.
The park's bears have developed a taste for human food, and that's gotten them in big trouble. But efforts to teach campers to lock up food are helping solve the problem, a bear hair analysis shows.
Redwood Parks Battle Bold Wood Poachers
National and state parks in California are under threat from burl wood seekers.
National and state parks in California are under threat from burl wood seekers.
Ecology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, Mar 07, 2014, 8:32am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Friday, Mar 07, 2014, 8:32am
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Teenage elephant mums 'are fitter'
Elephants that give birth as teenagers die younger, but are fitter than mothers that delay, scientists say.
Elephants that give birth as teenagers die younger, but are fitter than mothers that delay, scientists say.
WATCH: Drone Catches Video Of Stampeding Dolphins, Whale Calf
A charter captain uses a quadcopter drone to capture footage of a mega-pod of dolphins off California and a family of Humpback whales in Maui.
A charter captain uses a quadcopter drone to capture footage of a mega-pod of dolphins off California and a family of Humpback whales in Maui.
First Ever Fatwa Issued Against Wildlife Trafficking
Indonesia's senior Muslim clerics issue first ever fatwa against wildlife smuggling and challenge the country's 200 million Muslims to protect threatened wildlife.
Indonesia's senior Muslim clerics issue first ever fatwa against wildlife smuggling and challenge the country's 200 million Muslims to protect threatened wildlife.
Ecology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2014, 11:01am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2014, 11:01am
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Antarctic Research Bases Spew Toxic Wastes Into Environment
Antarctica is one of the most pristine environments on Earth, but it’s wrestling with a pollution problem.
Antarctica is one of the most pristine environments on Earth, but it’s wrestling with a pollution problem.
Ecology
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2014, 11:01am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2014, 11:01am
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Satellites track turtle 'lost years'
Scientists using satellite tracking finally have some data on where very young loggerhead turtles go once they leave Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
Scientists using satellite tracking finally have some data on where very young loggerhead turtles go once they leave Florida and the Gulf of Mexico.
Ecology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2014, 11:01am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2014, 11:01am
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Amazon trees 'live fast, die young'
A "live fast, die young" life history strategy could have played a key role leading to the high tree diversity in the Amazon, scientists suggest.
A "live fast, die young" life history strategy could have played a key role leading to the high tree diversity in the Amazon, scientists suggest.
Ecology
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2014, 11:01am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Mar 05, 2014, 11:01am
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