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SEQ koalas offer species survival hope with unique immunity

Koalas from a population north of the Brisbane River have evolved a unique genomic immunity to the killer retrovirus threatening their species.

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AI has Untapped Potential to Advance Biodiversity Conservation, Study Finds

A new study from McGill University researchers suggests the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly analyze vast amounts of biodiversity data could revolutionize conservation efforts by enabling scientists and policymakers to make better-informed decisions.

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Tracking Contaminant Accumulation in Arctic Marine Mammals

A new method of tracking the dietary habits and contaminant exposure of animals in Arctic marine ecosystems is providing critical insights as climate change reshapes the region's food web.

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Smoke From Wildland-Urban Interface Fires More Deadly Than Remote Wildfires

The smoke from fires that blaze through the wildland-urban interface (WUI) has far greater health impacts than smoke from wildfires in remote areas, new research finds.

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Dusty Inferno Hits Oklahoma

An area of low pressure over the U.S. Southwest began to collide with humid air flowing north on March 14, 2025.

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Webb Telescope Captures Its First Direct Images of Carbon Dioxide Outside Solar System

The images suggest key giant exoplanets likely formed like Jupiter and Saturn.

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Grass-Fed Beef No Better for Climate Than Industrial Beef, Study Finds

New research finds that, pound for pound, grazing cattle generate at least as much heat-trapping gas as those raised in feedlots.

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Swirling Skies and Melting Icebergs

The South Sandwich Islands are a remote group of eleven small volcanic peaks arranged in an arc in the southern Atlantic Ocean. 

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Study: ‘Sustainable Intensification’ on the Farm Reduces Soil Nitrate Losses, Maintains Crop Yields

A nine-year study comparing a typical two-year corn and soybean rotation with a more intensive three-year rotation involving corn, cereal rye, soybean and winter wheat found that the three-year system can dramatically reduce nitrogen — an important crop nutrient — in farm runoff without compromising yield.

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Social Media Can Help Track Species as Climate Changes

Social media can help scientists track animal species as they relocate in response to climate change, new research shows.

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