Tag: Science
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Over 800 New Species Found By Ocean Scientists
A team of scientists from all over the world has discovered 866 new species living in the ocean. This effort, called the Ocean Census, is the biggest global project to find and study new ocean life. It is led by The Nippon Foundation and Nekton, two organizations that work to protect and understand the ocean.…
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Scientists Warn Many Fungi Face Extinction
Environmental watchdogs are ringing the alarm bell about increasing human threats to fungi. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in March announced that the number of fungi species on its Red List of Threatened Species surpassed more than 1,000 for the first time. This update adds 482 newly assessed fungi, bringing the total…
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New Dinosaur Discovered In Patagonia
Scientists have uncovered an amazing collection of 75-million-year-old fossils in Patagonia, Argentina, including a brand new dinosaur species, along with turtles, fish, and other prehistoric creatures. These fossils help us imagine what life was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. A World Long Ago Today, Patagonia is a dry, windy region. But 75 million years…
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How Naughty Cows Are Harming Endangered Species
A new report says cows are damaging streams and habitats that endangered animals need to survive in Arizona and New Mexico. The Center for Biological Diversity says the U.S. government is not doing enough to protect these areas. What’s Happening? For eight years, scientists studied over 2,400 miles of land and water in the Southwest.…
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Five New Snail Species Discovered In French Guiana
Deep in the lush rainforests of French Guiana, scientists have made an exciting discovery — five brand new species of land snails. These tiny creatures had never been documented before, showing just how much there is still to learn about the natural world. The Big Discovery Between 1995 and 2020, researchers traveled to different parts…