To save the planet, first save elephants
Wiping out all of Africa’s elephants could accelerate Earth’s climate crisis by allowing 7% more damaging greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, scientists say. But conserving forest elephants may reverse
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After scorching heat, Earth likely to get respite in 2017
The Earth is likely to get relief in 2017 from record scorching temperatures that bolstered governments' resolve last year in reaching a deal to combat climate change, scientists said on Wednesday.
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Scientists to probe ways of meeting tough global warming goal
Scientists on Thursday set the outlines of a report on how to restrict global warming to a limit agreed last year by world leaders - even though the temperature threshold is at risk of being breached already.
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Atauro Island: scientists discover the most biodiverse waters in the world
A small island, a short boat trip from Timor-Leste’s capital, Dili, appears to have the most biodiverse waters anywhere in the world. There is a push for the site to be protected with a view to developing
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New vegetation map of Earth unveils monumental changes since 1980
Researchers develop a new system that uses satellite observations to study the world's vegetation. Researchers have developed a new system to map the world's "biomes" - large-scale vegetation formations
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Blue Whirl: Scientists Discover New Type of Fire That Could Clean Up Oil Spills
Scientists have discovered a new type of fire tornado called the "blue whirl." But unlike its counterparts, which pose a threat to life and property, the "blue whirl" is surprisingly eco-friendly and can
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One drug is 'new hope' for three killer infections
One drug can treat three deadly and neglected infections - Chagas disease, leishmaniasis and sleeping sickness - animal studies show. It has been described as a "new hope" for tackling the parasitic infections
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New drugs hope to fight neglected tropical diseases
Scientists say they are a step closer to providing effective treatments for three "neglected" diseases after making a chemical which can kill the parasites that cause the illnesses. Chagas disease,
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Scientists warn mankind will miss crucial climate change target – eight months after agreeing it
A global warming limit agreed by world leaders with great fanfare is feared to be coming close to being broken just eight months on. Climate change scientists have warned it may be nearly impossible
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Toxic mercury found in Antarctic sea ice: Study
Melbourne, Aug 2 (IANS) Australian scientists have discovered a toxic form of mercury in Antarctic's atmosphere and sea ice. The study, led by a team from the University of Melbourne, found significant
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Stunned US scientists probe sudden 'unprecedented' death of coral in Gulf of Mexico marine sanctuary
Devastated American scientists are probing a sudden, cataclysmic loss of up to half the coral in a section of a Gulf of Mexico marine sanctuary. "To say I'm shocked would be an understatement. I've