Buckwheat Wildflower Discovered 69 Years After Disappearing
After years of failed breeding attempts to save this sweet wildflower species, a small crop of the endangered blooms brought hope to scientists' hearts.
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Old New York City Toilets Used to Reintroduce Oysters
These old potties weren't going to get many more miles on them until they were put to use repopulating the oysters of the New York Harbor.
Iowa City is Devoting 1,000 Acres to Saving Honeybees
Cedar Rapids, Iowa is preparing to use every scrap of land that they have to save the dwindling honeybee populations.
Acid in the Air Returns to the Same Levels of a Century Ago
After decades of fighting industrial pollution following the Clean Air Act of 1970, the Earth's atmosphere is finally showing a new low for acid content.
Long-term Fate of Tropical Forests May Not Be So Dire
Scientists have spent decades believing that rainforests were drowning – but this new research says that they are actually flourishing instead.
'Landmark' Mosquito Trial Eliminates 80% of Invasive Species Carrying Disease in Australia
In addition to possibly preventing millions of diseases worldwide, the technique could also bring balance to dozens of ecosystems.
Huge Victory for Ocean Ecosystems as Fishing Companies Agree to Stop Catching This Essential Critter
"This is a bold and progressive move," said a Greenpeace conservationist from the Protect the Antarctic campaign.
'First-of-its-Kind' Law Will Protect Lake Erie From Pollution By Granting it Civil Rights
Thanks to a 61% approval vote from the people of Toledo, Lake Erie now has legal protection against pollution and contamination.
Human Appetite Suppressant Shown to Also Work on Mosquitos - and It Could Make Them Safer for Everyone
Researchers have discovered a way to make mosquitos feel more satisfied - and it could prevent thousands of infections around the world.
After Dedicating 16 Years of His Life to Mangroves, Man Has Helped to Plant 2 Million Trees
The "Mangrove Master" has spent the last 16 years protecting mangrove forests – and his efforts have helped to plant roughly 2 million trees.
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