600-Year-Old Pinot Noir Grape Seed Discovered in Medieval French Hospital
A grape seed genetically identical to modern pinot noir was found in a 15th-century toilet in France, highlighting centuries of grape cultivation and wine…
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Florida Sea Turtle With Amputated Limb Tracked from Space After Release
A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle that lost a forelimb is monitored by satellite tracking after rehabilitation, providing new data on survival and migration of…
Sharks in the Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, and cocaine, study finds
A study of sharks near a Bahamian island found traces of caffeine, over-the-counter painkillers, and cocaine in their blood, raising concerns about chemical pollution…
U.N. Adds 40 Migratory Species, Including Snowy Owl and Cheetah, to International…
The U.N. Convention on Migratory Species expanded protections for 40 animal species threatened by extinction, mandating conservation cooperation among member countries
Scattered Trees on Farmland Significantly Boost Bird Diversity Near Amazon Forests
New research shows that even a few trees on farmland patches near forest fragments can greatly increase bird species diversity, offering a valuable conservation…
Monarch Butterfly Decline in Mexican Forests Shows Signs of Stabilizing
Monarch butterfly populations in central Mexico have increased for the second consecutive year, suggesting their long-term decline may have paused despite ongoing environmental threats
Study Finds Cancer-Causing Benzene Leaks from Gas Stoves in Europe
Research shows that 40 percent of gas stoves in Italy, the U.K., and the Netherlands leak benzene, a cancer-linked compound, raising concerns over indoor…