Batrachochytrium dendrobatitidis, a fungus that damages the skin of amphibians until it eventually causes heart failure, has contributed to the decline of over 500 amphibian species and 90 possible extinctions.
The surge of mining in Africa associated with the transition to clean energy threatens nearly one-third of the great ape population.
Scientists' new “all-seeing eye” that can detect hazardous aerosols takes its name from the “The Lord of the Rings” villain.
In the current study, 18 subjects with no motor impairments trained an interface through a car racing game and simple task balancing the left and right sides of a digital bar.
Researchers sequenced the genomes of 23 ancient Adélie penguin specimens dating back over 46,000 years in addition to samples from 26 modern Adélie penguins.
From sushi to soups, seaweed is a popular food around the world because it adds delicious flavors and beneficial nutrients to dishes. However, it might also expose consumers to heavy metals that accumulate in the fronds before they’re harvested.