Antibiotics for livestock discovered terrible side effect on soils

Several factors contribute to the destruction of microbial communities in the soil, affecting their ability to trap CO2 He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Several […]

Carnival 2011: Greenpeace parades in Viareggio in defense of the Cetacean Sanctuary

This year among the festive and colorful floats of the Viareggio Carnival there is a very special one. It is the Greenpeace wagon that yesterday paraded in the Tuscan town to denounce the risks that the stretch of sea running right in front of […]

Plants also suffer the damage of noise pollution, as evidenced by the marine posidonia

Plants may not have ears, but this does not prevent noises from damaging them, even severely He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Plants […]

Vandana Shiva: poisons in agriculture lead to the extinction of bees and humanity

Vandana Shiva, Indian activist and environmentalist, talks to us about the importance of bees, on the occasion of the world day dedicated to them He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him "The […]

Researchers update the tree of life: bacteria are masters of the world

Men have always liked to place themselves at the center of the world, to consider themselves the most important creatures. Yet, among the living beings that populate the Earth, our species is in a clear minority: to be the masters, numerically […]

Biomimicry: 5 of the many examples where we learn from Mother Nature

The term biomimicry, which entered the dictionary only in 1974, indicates the transfer of biological processes from the natural to the artificial world: "mimicking" the mechanisms that govern nature, man can in fact find the solution to countless […]

Discovered one of the most "extravagant" dinosaurs ever, completely different from any other known to date

Discovered a new extravagant dinosaur renamed Ubirajara jubatus: small as a rooster, with thick fur and thorns on the shoulders. Small […]

The gray wolf hunt is open again in the USA

The gray wolf is in danger again. Declared no longer an endangered species, at least in the Great Lakes region (between the United States and Canada), this wolf specimen finds itself having to "defend" itself, after the Obama administration, through […]

The Pompeii of the Jurassic period returns thousands of fossils of starfish and other marine animals

A quarry has been discovered in the United Kingdom which preserves the remains of thousands of starfish that populated the Earth almost 200 million years ago. A […]

Iceland cancels freeway to protect elves and nature (PHOTO)

Iceland is a magical place where the population is very attached to the traditions that see the elves as protagonists and to the protection of natural places that are part of ancient legends. Iceland […]

It is not Provence, but the splendid lavender fields… of Molise!

Free room and board for an experience to be lived entirely in the lavender fields. There is no need to go all the way to Provence! The appeal comes from Molise He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

The UN warns the world: we have less than 11 years to save the Earth's biodiversity. Protected areas are urgently needed

According to the UN, by 2030 at least 30% of terrestrial and marine environments will have to be declared protected areas to protect the environment To […]

From the painted snail to the crystal slipper: the 5 nominations of the "Mollusk of the year 2022" competition

The prize for the winner will be DNA sequencing, which can provide us with important information about the species. A […]

Poisonous hemlock: how to recognize it and distinguish it from the harmless flower of Queen Anne's lace

Poison hemlock is a very common plant in Europe but highly toxic. Here's how to recognize and distinguish it. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Poison […]

The capybara is the animal of the moment, protagonist of the new Disney film

Thanks to the Disney film, the capybara has become a celebrity. But not everyone likes it and many are asking the authorities to intervene He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Thanks […]

The garden of ancient flavors to save trees from extinction

We could define it as a vegetable garden or a garden of ancient flavors because here fruit trees and edible plants are cultivated and recovered, which risked disappearing forever. He is about to end […]

Bees are building nests with our plastic waste

In their desperate attempt to adapt and survive, bees have begun to use our plastic waste to build nests. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Bees […]

The beautiful monarch butterflies are safe and are finally returning by the thousands to California

Last year the population was decimating, but now the monarch butterflies are returning to winter in California The […]

The largest organism in the world is slowly being eaten (and may disappear)

The largest living organism in the world, Pando, is in danger of dying from climate change after having lived for millennia The […]

Coconut oil worse than palm oil for biodiversity. The study sparked controversy

New research, much discussed and controversial, claims that coconut oil is more dangerous than palm oil for the environment and biodiversity Palm […]

Millions of cicadas ready to invade the United States after 17 years spent underground

Invasion of cicadas. The United States is preparing for a veritable invasion of cicadas. Overnight, these insects could begin to emerge from the ground below which they have taken refuge after 17 years. It seems that regularly, every 13 or 17 […]

Avocado and vanilla may soon disappear, due to pesticides (and more). I study

A new study shows that intensive agriculture and use of pesticides threaten the world's most important crops, considered crucial for the future of world food security He is about to end up run over, […]

They purchase the largest forest of giant sequoias in the world and save it: it is now a protected reserve

Alder Creek, the largest giant sequoia forest has become a protected reserve thanks to the crowdfunding of over 8 thousand donors He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

Victory! One of the oldest rainforests returns under the control and protection of the indigenous people

The Daintree forest, the oldest in the world, returns to the hands of the aborigines who have always inhabited and protected it The […]

Rhacophorus helenae: a new species of flying frog in Vietnam

It was named Rhacophorus helenae, in honor of the mother of the biologist who discovered it, Jodi Rowley of the Australian Museum in Sydney. It is the new species of flying tree frog found in Vietnam, 10 cm long, bright green with a white abdomen […]

The legend of the centuries-old oak that makes you fall in love

An unusual cupid, without arrows but with branches. A tree has lived in Germany for 500 years and according to legend it is able to make people fall in love An […]

Rainbow of Fire: Mother Nature's rare and spectacular phenomenon

A rainbow with an unusual shape, which develops "parallel" to the horizon line. They call it "rainbow of fire" because, seen from below, it resembles a colored flame in the sky. In fact, it's neither fiery, nor is it technically a rainbow. But […]

Snow disappeared in Hudson Bay, polar bears in danger (PHOTO)

Churchill, located in Hudson Bay, Canada, has always been known as the capital of polar bears but now the winter snow has disappeared from here. The photos taken in November 2016 are snowless and it feels like summer. Churchill, […]

The Great Barrier Reef risks losing World Heritage status forever (and climate change is to blame)

One third of the world's natural heritage sites are threatened by climate change, including the Great Barrier Reef. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Climate […]

Bees mating details revealed - here's where they make their nuptial flights

Today a research led by Queen Mary University of London (UK) has discovered where bees make their nuptial flights He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Male […]

Towards a world without birds: up to half of the most common birds have disappeared in recent decades

Due to pesticides and habitat loss, more than 50% of common birds have disappeared in the last 50 years, causing serious damage to the ecosystem He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

The climate crisis is wiping out billions of starfish, the study

Within a few years, thousands of starfish will disappear from our seas. Blame the climate crisis and global warming He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Within […]

2010, the year of biodiversity

The Year of Biodiversity will be presented in Berlin in a few days He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him 2010 […]

40 sea turtles beached in South Africa: they had ingested plastic (VIDEO)

Many of the Loggerhead sea turtles found stranded on South Africa's beaches last year had ingested plastic. Unfortunately, plastic waste in the oceans, including bottles, packaging and various fragments, is very harmful to marine animals, including […]

'Opisthoteuthis Adorabilis': the world's most adorable new octopus species (VIDEO)

Small and really cute. It is the most adorable octopus in the world. Big eyes, movable ears and a jelly-like pink body, he looks like a cross between a Pac-Man ghost and a Pokemon. But don't ask yourself what his name is, because he doesn't actually […]

Peacock spider, the most beautiful spider in the world. The photos of Jurgen Otto

While on a walk in Australia, entomologist Jurgen Otto came across a small arachnid he had never been in contact with before. It was the Australian peacock spider, also called Maratus volans or Peacock spider, which measures just over 45 millimeters, […]

Unveiled the digital tree of life showing all the biological evolution of the world

Onezoom's digital tree of life is complete and has finally been shown to its users in all its glory Onezoom's […]

Burned live 2 million bees in Friuli: pure malice against insects so precious for our ecosystem

About 2 million bees died in a fire in San Lorenzo Isontino by unknown persons with the aim of exterminating the insects He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him About […]

Gorilla: mapped the genome of the most human-like primate

For the first time, a group of scientists has sequenced the genome of gorillas, the missing link between monkeys, chimpanzees and humans, discovering that their "relationship" with humans is very close. The results of the study, conducted by the […]

Etna erupts again with loud roars, making windows and floors tremble. Disruption expected at Catania airport

A new eruption of Etna, accompanied by ash and loud roars, awakened the citizens of Catania in the early hours of the morning He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

The colorful monarch butterfly: travels 5 kilometers to return home

Even if it is impossible to count them all, scientists assure that compared to 2014 the number of monarch butterflies has increased, but the road is still uphill. Even […]

The Morena bear returns to freedom (VIDEO)

The technicians of the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park released Morena into the wild, a puppy abandoned by his mother last May He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Back […]

How bees alert others to the presence of a killer hornet is amazing

New study shows for the first time that bees use a specific "sound" to communicate the presence of giant hornets He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him New […]

It sounds amazing, but your electric toothbrush can help bees and pollination

One study showed that a simple electric toothbrush that has an insect-like buzz can promote pollination He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

The images of the force of nature that is reborn. Sprouts and new plants in fire-ravaged areas

Nature is able to regenerate itself after a devastating fire, in a much faster time than we can imagine He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him From […]

The strange phenomenon of snowball waves on Sebago Lake

Snowball waves on the surface of Sebago Lake, Maine, United States. The strange phenomenon was filmed in this location during the first days of the new year. In this period the US is shaken by a real wave of bad weather. He […]

Amazing behavior of bees discovered during solar eclipses

Bees stop buzzing during solar eclipses. The phenomenon was observed on August 21, 2017 in the USA, when the Sun became completely black for a few minutes, and reported by a research group from the University of Missouri. He […]

Unesco warns Poland: do not touch the primeval forest of Europe

Unesco still defends the Polish Bialowieza forest, a World Heritage Site, which is in danger of being destroyed by the Polish government He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Unesco […]

The horrifying spectacle of the thousands of starfish stranded in Florida (VIDEO)

Thousands of starfish beached in Florida. Last Sunday Bud and Susan Whiten were strolling along the Port Saint Joe beach and found themselves in front of an unexpected sight to say the least. He is […]

New species of "nocturnal" mammal may have been discovered thanks to the "decibels" of the calls

Three new species of nocturnal mammals from the mountain forests of Taita, Kenya, have been described for the first time. Active […]

Wonders from the depths: the submerged Grand Canyon explored for the first time (PHOTO & VIDEO)

The submerged Grand Canyon was first explored. The feat was accomplished off the coast of Australia by an international team that includes Ismar-Cnr. Researchers mapped 4.000 square kilometers in detail, finding lone coral walls and living reefs […]

The incredible video of the octopus changing color while sleeping, based on what he is dreaming of

A marine biologist filmed an octopus in its sleep and found that the animal changes color in relation to dream activity He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Sleep […]

Very rare (and lethal) two-headed snake found in India

A very rare two-headed Russell's viper was found in India: its bite is lethal, now it is in a specialized facility. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

In Africa, 25 species of monkeys and primates face extinction

Lemurs, gibbons, great apes and more. Twenty-five primate species could soon disappear due to deforestation, illegal hunting and climate change if measures are not taken promptly to protect them from extinction. The alarm was raised this morning […]

Smallest frogs ever discovered. And they are really tiny

Not all frogs are several centimeters long: today we know that some frogs are tiny, they are on the tip of a finger: in fact, three new species, specifically called Mini, have been discovered by a research group of the Ludwig-Maximilians Universität […]

Stop fishing in the Adriatic Sea: no fresh fish until September 16

The stop to fishing activities in some areas of the Mediterranean arrives. A block that aggravates an already tragic situation for the sector He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him As […]

These plastic-eating mushrooms could solve the world's biggest crisis

Very powerful and able to reduce the plastic dispersed in the environment. Welcome to the magical world of mushrooms. Some types, such as Aspergillus tubingensis, are in fact able to erode plastic materials such as polyurethane in a few months Very […]

Very rare specimen of White Whale spotted in Norway (video)

Real Moby Dick spotted. The very rare white whale, which Ahab had not managed to tame at the time, so much so as to cover the features of an unattainable goal throughout the novel, has been really sighted in the cold waters of Norway. He […]

Coral reefs and ocean acidification: geoengineering comes to the rescue

Coral reefs are in danger. What are the interventions to save them? Geoengineering is considering intervening with gases to be directed directly towards the stratosphere, at least according to a new study on the subject. He […]

The spectacular shots of the self-taught photographer who takes advantage of the lunch break to immortalize wild animals

The amateur photographer manages in a few minutes to create perfect shots of wild animals a few steps from the city He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Dave […]

Goodbye to smooth puffer fish: it is the first officially documented extinction of the modern era

The first "bony" fish of the modern era has become extinct. It was the IUCN who officially declared his disappearance. That's where he lived He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Unfortunately, […]

Kenya plants 20 million new trees against deforestation (PHOTO)

Kenya has decided to plant 20 million new trees to combat deforestation. Kenya's forest heritage suffered severe damage from 1970 to 1990, mainly due to the production of wood and charcoal. Il […]

The coral reef defends itself against climate change by producing clouds

The coral reef knows how to defend itself well against climate change. How? By producing a chemical that can cool the local 'climate' in which this complex living ecosystem is found. Although man inflicts atrocious pains on her, Nature knows how […]

Dinosaur eggs found in China (VIDEO)

Dinosaur eggs found in China. A group of workers at a construction site in southern China's Guangdong province made a truly unexpected discovery earlier this month. He is about to end up run over, […]

Massacre of fish and marine animals in Spain, thousands of deaths from toxic spills from the countryside

Massacre of fish and marine animals off the Spanish coast, where thousands of animals have died from toxic spills He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Massacre […]

The Madonie like Holland: the flowering of Sicilian red tulips enchants again this year

Also this year in Blufi, on the Madonie, the "miracle" of the spontaneous flowering of thousands of red tulips was repeated. To protect them from the uncivilized, the Facebook group "Tulipiamoli - Let's protect tulips" was also created. In […]

The new virus that causes bees to die

Bees around the world are in danger from a human-spread virus. The virus is called DWV (Deformed Wing Virus). Researchers at the University of Sheffield conducted a study showing that the spread of the virus is caused by the transport and trade […]

The spectacular blue algae that illuminate the beaches of Tasmania (PHOTO)

Beaches tinged with blue, illuminated by tiny microorganisms. A sight appeared in the eyes of the lucky ones who were lucky enough to admire it. We are in Tasmania He is about to end up run over, his […]

Biodiversity: organic increases it on average by 34%

Organic farms increase biodiversity on our planet by an average of 34% compared to conventional farms. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Le […]

Poaching and climate change: the only hope for rhinos is… to fly away

An upside down rhino in the air: not the image of a new film, but the only way for WWF to try to save this endangered species. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Poaching, […]

Fireflies face extinction due to pesticides and light pollution. I study

The beautiful fireflies may soon disappear due to light pollution, habitat loss and the use of pesticides. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Loss […]

The largest fish in the sea is officially female!

What is the absolute largest fish known so far? A new study has ranked female whale sharks as the longest fish He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him What […]

The 10 strangest trees in the world

The following ten specimens are just some of the most unusual and extraordinary trees that are or have been present on our planet. The […]

Mini urban forests inspired by the Japanese Miyawaki method are popping up all over Europe to foster biodiversity

In various areas of Europe, mini urban forests are being born according to the Miyawaki method, to help maintain biodiversity and fight pollution Over […]

The warehouse where we store all the seeds of the world has just received the first shipment of the year

The largest seed depot in the world located in Norway was opened in the presence of the institutions for the first shipment of the year He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Farewell to the giant sequoia with the 'tunnel', symbol of California (PHOTO)

The world says goodbye to Pioneer Cabin Tree, the historic giant sequoia that collapsed in California in a storm. […]

Trasparentsea, Australian surfers demonstrate against Japanese whalers

The transparentsea awareness campaign, which started on October 1st from the beaches of Byron Bay, ended these days on the Sidney seafront, to be precise in Bondi Beach. After 36 days and almost 800km of navigation along the migratory route of […]

Black mushrooms capable of 'eating' radiation are growing inside the Chernobyl reactor

Mushrooms Growing at Abandoned Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Can Use Nuclear Radiation to Produce Energy You […]

Popa Langur, Asian caper, cave fish: the whole truth about the 224 species discovered in the Mekong

WWF identified more than 2020 new species in the Mekong region in 224, the updated report is now available The […]

Orange snow: the strange phenomenon in the mountains of Eastern Europe

Can you imagine skiing on a blanket of snow that is orange instead of white? This is the unusual scenario that has appeared in recent days in some regions of Russia and Eastern Europe and whose photos are obviously going around the world. He […]

Reindeer eyes change color with the seasons, from golden yellow in summer to dark blue in winter

Reindeer eyes change color from summer yellow to winter blue allowing the animals to see during the winter months All […]

The Andean condor flies quickly towards its extinction (and the fault is always ours)

The world population of this species does not exceed 6.700 individuals and is decreasing "in a worrying way" throughout South America. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

The indigenous wild potato is back (and could help us fight hunger)

This tiny tuber could help science develop more suitable plants in response to climate change He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him This […]

The reef has not given up, it struggles to survive. The English study

The reef fights, still displaying bright colors at times instead of the dreary white / gray due to climate change The […]

CITES agrees with elephants: the derogation for the ivory trade has been rejected

Elephants and rhinos can breathe a sigh of relief. The demand from Tanzania and Zambia to sell their ivory reserves was also rejected by Cities. After making their proposal during the UN international conference on biodiversity underway in Doha, […]

Two-headed lizard: the fault of the Garigliano nuclear power plant?

A two-headed lizard. It was immortalized by the inhabitants of the small Caserta village of Tora and Piccilli, in the heart of the Roccamonfina Volcano Regional Park, as it crossed the main square. The discovery has aroused much concern and has […]

Blob: The incredible creature that feeds, learns, and heals itself while not having a brain

An extraordinary and mysterious creature capable of eating, healing, learning and solving puzzles despite not having a brain He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him La […]

The smallest snail in the world has been discovered: it would pass through the eye of a needle

Having discovered the smallest snail in the world, it could easily pass through the eye of a needle. This tiny snail is ready to challenge all the data that science has collected so far. After the giant hot pink snails recently spotted in Australia, […]

Trees communicate with each other and recognize their own kind (VIDEO)

A forest is more than just a collection of trees. In fact, trees know how to communicate with each other. This was reiterated by Suzanne Simard, an expert in the Department of the Forest Sciences Center in Vancouver. A […]

Ash and antelope are dying out: included in the IUCN red list

Ash trees and antelopes are on the verge of extinction. The IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, has included this tree and the animals in its "Red List", the red list in which endangered species end up He […]

Meanwhile, India gives the green light to the expansion of coal mines in the indigenous forests of Hasdeo

According to Indian law, no mines may be carried out in the adivasi lands without the consent of the people concerned. Claims that communities consented to the Parsa mine were rejected by the Adivasis themselves. The Governor of Chhattisgarh had […]

8 ugly endangered animals

It is time to abandon our obsession with big-eyed "famous species", which is harmful to thousands upon thousands of other creatures in need. Here, then, is a quick rundown of some less popular but equally endangered species, which will soon be […]

The plants are blooming a month earlier in the UK: the consequences are alarming scientists

In the United Kingdom, plants are blooming more and more often well in advance: it is yet another "side effect" of the climate crisis, which could have a very heavy impact on the country's ecosystems Spring […]

CITES revokes protection against the pebble shark. In Doha they lose the oceans and Japan wins

After the bluefin tuna, the Cites da Doha denies protection to another sea dweller at risk of extinction. This time it will be the emery shark whose protection has been withdrawn, it is appropriate to say with a flick of the tail. He […]

The coral reef halved in just 27 years

The Great Barrier Reef has lost more than half of its coral over the past 27 years He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Over […]

'Bristlecone' pines: the oldest trees in the world

Bristlecone pines or Bristlecone pines are the longest-lived trees on the planet. They withstand practically everything, to the point of surviving in extremely harsh and demanding environments. In fact, for some they are the oldest living organisms […]

The Great Barrier Reef faces new mass bleaching due to record heat

Record heat this winter is bringing the Great Barrier Reef to the brink of mass bleaching: scientists alarm La […]

Giant tarantula discovered in Sri Lanka: it is as big as a human face

Those who are afraid of spiders will certainly not be pleased to learn that a new species of tarantula, the size of a human face, has been discovered in the north of Sri Lanka. It all began in 2009, when a dead arachnid of this new giant and poisonous […]

Vegetable fractals: how broccoli and cauliflower spirals are created

Creating the typical spirals in cabbage and broccoli are floral buds that have never managed to become flowers. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him In […]

The winter olympics of animals

The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics are in full swing and athletes from all over the world are showing off. But if animals were to participate, who would win? The National Wildlife Federation, in the year of biodiversity, has drawn up a ranking […]

Orchids scam bees by producing fake pollen, the same as real one

Orchids are expert scammers and have come up with different ways to trick bees into reproducing. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Unable […]

The amazing Neskowin ghost forest (PHOTO and VIDEO)

We are not on the set of a science fiction movie. The Neskowin Ghost Forest does exist. It is located in Oregon, in a small coastal town between Lincoln City and Pacific City. The Ghost Forest is formed from the remains of an ancient Sitka tree […]

The Earth is in the sixth phase of mass extinction: man among the first victims

We are in the midst of a mass extinction, the sixth, and this time we humans too have to do with it He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Don't […]

Nemo's home is in danger: even the anemones are turning white

Not just the corals. Anemones, the houses where clownfish live, are also undergoing so-called bleaching. The little fish Nemo and his fellows are therefore dealing with another threat linked to climate change He […]

Pantelleria: stop off-shore wind in the sea of the Sicilian island

In the end, the environmentalists won! In the end, the installation of the 38 wind turbines planned off the Sicilian island of Pantelleria was officially blocked. Thanks to the intervention of a government commission (also composed of the Sicilian […]

Somali elephant shrew rediscovered in Africa after 50 years: believed to be extinct

Its existence had long been in doubt. The Somali elephant shrew was believed to be extinct but is still present in Djibouti He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

Christmas 2010: the Ikea tree with the WWF is "scrapped" and saves the Marsican bear

After the initiative of 2009, once again this year Ikea has launched a new campaign, in collaboration with the WWF, which allows you to buy up to a real tree and return it in January in exchange for a voucher to spend in Ikea stores. And part […]

Birds recognize pesticide treated seeds and choose not to eat them. I study

Eared doves are able to recognize the presence of chemical pesticides on sorghum seeds, but this does not prevent them from becoming intoxicated - with often lethal consequences. Unlike […]

Bees: 33% of hives in the US have been lost in the last year

US beekeepers lost 33% of their hives in the period between April 2016 and April 2017. Significant losses, according to preliminary data from a study conducted nationwide by the Bee Informed Partnership, in collaboration with Apiary Inspectors […]

Cheerokee are depositing sacred plant seeds to save them from extinction (and preserve their identity)

The indigenous American community has collected the symbolic seeds of their culture and will deposit them at the end of the month in the Svalbard seed bank He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

Satellite images reveal that the Sahara hides billions of lonely trees

Most of these trees are invisible to most satellites but have finally been counted The […]

Guduchi: Researchers have sequenced the genome of the medicinal plant for the first time

The genome of this alfalfa will help understand the link between the plant's genetic characteristics and its healing properties He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Will Posidonia save the Mediterranean?

Cultivating Posidonia oceanica by exploiting its particular characteristics in stabilizing and consolidating the seabed to protect the coastal ecosystem of the Mediterranean. This is the ambitious idea translated into the first artificial system […]

Millions of colorful butterflies are flying to Britain

Millions of beautiful colorful butterflies are making their way to the UK, flying from all over Europe, all within the last six weeks. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Millions […]

Hibaku Jumoku: gli alberi sopravvissuti alla bomba atomica di Hiroshima

Following the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, Manhattan Project scientist Dr. Harold Jacobsen told the Washington Post that the places hit by the atomic bomb would remain completely devoid of any life form for the next 75 years. […]

Without tourists, the Earth is repopulated with wild animals (even rare)

Nature proves to be able to recover quickly from the constant insults of mankind: without tourism, wild species have increased. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Canceled […]

The ivory-billed woodpecker and 21 other animals officially declared extinct in the United States

23 new plant and animal species have been officially declared extinct by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him 23 […]

The wonderful dance of the bees: revealed over 1.500 hitherto unknown steps

New research has revealed that bees make about 1500 movements to communicate the position of flowers and their distance to their peers. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him La […]

Aro titano: the largest and least fragrant flower in the world

Amorphophallus titanum, Titan aro, corpse flower. Not all flowers are scented. Amorphophallus titanum, also known as aro titan, is the largest flower in the world and does not smell at all, on the contrary, it stinks. In Anglo-Saxon countries […]

The Great Barrier Reef has lost more than 50% of its corals due to climate change

The Great Barrier Reef has lost more than 50% of its corals in the past 25 years and the climate crisis is to blame. The […]

Yaguas National Park established: Peru protects one of the last intact forests on Earth

In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the Yaguas National Park was born, a huge green lung that will protect millions of hectares of wild and roadless areas from deforestation. But not only. Peru, which established it, with its protection will […]

The best way to protect the planet is to save the indigenous people who defend their ancestral lands

Indigenous tribes have always preserved the Earth's biodiversity, but are increasingly at risk of extinction. To save the planet we must first of all protect them It […]

Plants also see, hear and smell

Plants have a lot in common with humans, more than you can imagine. They are endowed, in fact, with genes similar to ours, which allow them to "see", "smell" and "hear". This was revealed by a research from the University of Tel Aviv, in Israel, […]

The sad ending of the beached Sperm Whales: they will be buried in two quarries

The story of the nine sperm whales that last Thursday beached on the Apulian coasts, in the province of Foggia, exactly on Capojale beach, ended sadly. Two days after the death of the last two cetaceans, which took place on Sunday, in addition […]

This is the secret to making the best coffee in the world (and it has to do with bees and birds)

According to new research, the quality of the coffee, its taste, the size of the bean and the aroma depend on the work of nature. More precisely, the researchers found that coffee tastes better thanks to the action of bees and birds. A […]

California scientists test trees' resistance to climate change

From drought-stricken California comes research to create new plants that are more resistant to the increasingly hot climate From […]

Surprising discovery under the Antarctic seas, largest breeding colony of ice fish found

In the Weddell Sea, Antarctica, researchers have identified a huge colony of Jonah icefish roe He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him An […]

Black Mountains: clear the woods of weeds to plant 140 new native trees

A project has begun in the Black Mountains to make room for one million native trees in mid Wales. Remove […]

Biodiversity Day, celebrate it by throwing a DIY seed bomb!

DIY seed bombs in anticipation of biodiversity day: how they are made in a few steps and where to place them. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him DIY […]

Super bloom, California's unique bloom trampled on by tourists

In California, the wonderful flowers of the famous "super bloom", the flowering that appears like a miracle after long periods of drought, spoiled by visitors. He is about to end up run over, his mother […]

Intensive fishing is shrinking fish

Mom, I have shrunk the fish. Intensive fishing and climate change are decreasing the size of fish. This makes some species more vulnerable to predators. This is the alarm raised by a study published in the Royal Society Biology Letters journal […]

How to do birdwatching… from home

You can also admire the birds from the comfort of your home. How? Just arm yourself with a manger and wooden houses - which you can do yourself - and follow a few small tricks He is about to end up […]

The legendary Ozark chestnut believed to be extinct is being reborn thanks to the stubbornness of a man

Thanks to the efforts of a naturalist and hundreds of volunteers, a rare chestnut decimated by downy mildew could be saved from extinction Il […]

New study fails to find a link between increased deforestation and the COVID crisis

After each period of economic depression, the recovery brings with it greater exploitation of natural resources After […]

The Sahara desert turns into a green expanse every 20 years. The discovery of MIT

The Sahara changes from a desert to a green expanse every 20 years. I study. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him From […]

The wonderful architecture of the birds' nests, celebrated in a book of illustrations

An English botanical illustrator has published a unique work that collects about 60 bird nests, painted in great detail He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Susan […]

Biofluorescent turtle discovered that turns red and green (VIDEO)

It absorbs blue light and then reflects it as a different color: green, red and even orange. To do all this is a turtle that lives near the Solomon Islands in the Pacific. According to the first reports, it could be the first biofluorescent reptile, […]

What do you see in this spiral of colors and lights?

The spiral of fish immortalized by researcher Kristen Brown in the Great Barrier Reef is a metaphor for the crisis of the oceans He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Fish, […]

Dendrology: trees tell us about the past and help us understand it

By studying the rings that are formed during the growth of plants we can know the climatic conditions of the past The […]

Red and fragrant, here is the "watermelon" snow (PHOTO)

Snow, out of season? Not if she's pink and smells like watermelon. A phenomenon that occurs at high altitudes, between 3000 and 3600 meters. Let's not blame the pollution right away. It is once again a gift from Nature He […]

Kermit, the frog of the Muppets really exists (PHOTO)

Kermit the Frog really exists. The famous Muppet amphibian has been spotted in Costa Rica. After the bat-toad discovered in the country in 2013 and the rain frog, now it is the turn of a new and particular glass frog, characterized by having transparent […]

How does cut grass grow back so fast? The secret of the regenerative power of "weeds" has been discovered

Why does freshly cut or grazed grass grow back in such a short time? A study reveals the regenerative power of the leaves He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Why […]

Etna erupts again: loud roars, lava fountains and a 10 km high cloud of smoke

New Etna eruption in progress since this morning: visible lava fountains and a plume of smoke 10 kilometers, heading south-east His […]

100 million year old flowers perfectly preserved in amber

Ancient flowers dating back to 100 million years ago, saved from time in an amber shell. A discovery that left Oregon State University scientists speechless. An ancient flower, dating back to the era of the dinosaurs Ancient […]

Ocean pollution: microplastics also in plankton feces

The plankton feces are full of plastic. If the pollution threat seemed great up to now, now it is even more so. Plastic has also reached the world of the infinitely small according to new research, which shows oceans are facing a new serious threat He […]

Siberian flying squirrel: the cutest animal in the world (VIDEO and PHOTO)

If there was an award for the cutest and sweetest creature in the world, the Siberian flying squirrel would certainly have a chance to win it. This tree-dweller with languid, giant eyes could have come straight from a Disney movie He […]

The wonderful images of the grains of sand seen under the microscope (PHOTO)

Not all grains of sand are the same. A series of photographs taken under the microscope demonstrates this. The protagonist is the sand of the enchanting beaches overlooking the Indian Ocean. I […]

The rarest monkey on Earth is on the brink of extinction, with fewer than 800 Tapanuli orangutans left

It is one of the largest orangutans on the planet, but also the most critically endangered species of ape. It is the Tapanuli orangutan. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him It […]

Researchers accidentally find the northernmost island in the world. It is located off the coast of Greenland

Further north there is only the North Pole, which has no land, so it will be called Qeqertaq Avannarleq, which means 'the northernmost island' He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Further […]

Giant parrot fossil discovered, more than a meter tall (but unable to fly)

He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him What […]

The wonderful phenomenon of termite mounds illuminated by fireflies that look like fairy castles

At Parque das Emas, in Mato Grosso do Sul in Brazil, fireflies in termite mounds create a bioluminescence show He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him One […]

The purring monkey and the vegetarian piranha: 441 new species discovered in the Amazon (PHOTO)

At least 441 new species of animals and plants have been discovered over the past four years in the immense, mysterious and unexplored rainforest of the Amazon. Discoveries made between 2010 and 2013 include a monkey that purrs like a cat and […]

The fascinating black box of soil microbes on which life on our planet depends

Have you ever thought of the ground as a sort of "black box" from which we can draw a lot of useful information? Some scientists have decided to analyze it by paying particular attention to the role of microbes on which life on our planet depends. He […]

From sharks to the Komodo dragon: almost a third of the species of animals and plants assessed by the IUCN are at risk

On the occasion of the IUCN international congress, the list of animals at risk of extinction has been updated: the situation is critical On […]

How to restore coral reefs with… gardening!

Restore coral reefs? It's possible! Good news comes from Miami, where a team of scientists has managed to revive some coral populations by planting some fragments in the laboratory Restore […]

The wonderful show of bioluminescent mushrooms that illuminate the forest (VIDEO)

A spectacle of nature is that of the fluorescent mushrooms that can be found in particular humid woods, next to the trunks of the trees. Small green and blue flashes that frame the environment giving life to a magical atmosphere. A […]

Discovery of mummified leaf that can reveal the future of the Earth and climate change

What will happen to the Earth in the future due to climate change? The discovery of a leaf provided important information What […]

A bird that remained frozen for 46 years was found in Siberia: it is the ancestor of the lark

46000 years and not feeling them thanks to the Siberian ice: the ancestor of the lark has been found in north-eastern Siberia He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him 46000 […]

A very rare specimen of manta ray spotted in Liguria (photo)

A very rare specimen of manta ray has been sighted in Liguria belonging to the Mobula mobular species (Bonnaterre, 1788), a protected species that is absolutely forbidden to approach, touch or harass. He […]

Pablo Escobar's hippos will not be sacrificed, Colombia starts the pilot project to sterilize them

With the aim of controlling the growth of hippos, Colombia has successfully developed the start of the project to sterilize them. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him With […]

Flowers hear us! They listen to the buzz of bees and make the nectar sweeter

Flowers are the ears of plants: they vibrate to the buzz of a bee and 3 minutes later their nectar is sweeter to attract more pollinating insects. The Israeli research that inaugurates the trend of phytoacoustics He […]

Sea urchins risk extinction in Sardinia: stop fishing until 2024

Until 2024 in Sardinia it will be forbidden to fish sea urchins by law. The goal is to protect these marine organisms at risk of extinction He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him I […]

Discovery of the super-plant capable of absorbing air pollution and cleaning the air

Here is the shrub that is best able to clean the polluted air by absorbing part of the dangerous substances emitted by car exhausts He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him A […]

This flower is not just a daisy, but the most powerful natural insecticide in the world

The Dalamatian pyrethrum has a flower similar to that of the daisy but inside it has an insecticidal active ingredient He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him The […]

Animal habitats: the 6 major ecosystems in danger

We thought we'd take a look at what endangers some of the world's richest ecosystems and their inhabitants, and here's what we found. He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Of […]

Do we want to avoid a new pandemic? For science too, the first step is to preserve biodiversity

Preserving biodiversity reduces the risk of disease: the greater the diversity of species in nature, the better human health will be We […]

Deforestation: Is the solution really paying people not to cut trees?

Reduce deforestation by rewarding those who do not cut down trees. A new study from Northwestern University suggests it could be a solution to revolutionizing global strategy. Reduce […]

The wonderful dance of whales around a man captured by a drone (VIDEO)

It was an unexpected and probably unique opportunity. Jaimen Hudson was shooting a film off the coast of Esperance, Australia, and thus became the witness of a close encounter between whales and humans. He […]

Goodbye to Caribbean reefs if we don't save parrotfish

Most coral reefs in the Caribbean will disappear within the next 20 years if no action is taken to protect them, largely due to the decline of herbivores such as sea urchins and parrotfish. This is what emerges from a new report jointly conducted […]

Herbarium: how and why to make a nature diary (VIDEO)

Do you love nature and green walks? Then you can try to make a herbarium, a real nature diary where the stories of your trips and explorations are accompanied by natural elements, such as the leaves you have collected or dried flowers. Do […]

Kalaloch's Tree of Life is a monument to resilience

An extraordinary tree that symbolizes life's revenge and resilience. It is located near Kalaloch Beach, within Washington's Olympic National Park. An […]

No more trees "imprisoned" in plastic tubes, there are alternatives to support young plants

The Woodland Trust announces that it will phase out all plastic supports for the new trees by the end of the year The […]

Because your Krill oil supplement is threatening the survival of penguins, whales and fish

Intensive fishing for krill, a tiny crustacean, is increasingly threatening the survival of penguins, whales and fish He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Intensive […]

Without bees and other pollinating insects 1/3 of flowering plants would produce no seeds, a fertility apocalypse

The role of pollinating insects is now more fundamental than ever for the defense of biodiversity and wild plants The […]

Rescue of the herd of whales stranded on the coast of New Zealand is difficult

It's New Zealand whale slaughter again. Yesterday a herd of around 75 cetaceans washed up on the beach of Spirits Bay, 320 kilometers from Auckland and over 150 people including rangers, volunteers and members of the Maori community worked all […]

Usa: stop monitoring hives to hide Trump's environmental damage

USDA suspends beehive monitoring to prevent data leaking evidence of environmental damage caused by the Trump administration He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him Il […]

#Birdwatching from balconies and windows: the birds you might see (and how to identify them)

During the lockdown we can take advantage of the time to observe and report many species of birds from our balconies, terraces and gardens He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him During […]

Flowers use scents strategically to attract certain insects. I study

Flowers "communicate" with insects not only with shapes and colors, but also through perfume. And they do it by applying very specific strategies. I study Flowers […]

In the depths of the Earth an immense 'dark' matter made up of microorganisms

Man, animals, plants. Although many are a trifle compared to the organisms that populate the depths of the Earth. Bacteria "zombies" but also archaea and other microbes are far more numerous than us. A team of scientists has discovered part of […]

Whale beached in Rosignano (Li): the massacre of cetaceans continues in the Tyrrhenian Sea:

A fin whale over 17 meters long and about 2,5 tons in weight was beached in the early afternoon yesterday in a small bay on the coast of Rosignano, a province of Livorno. This was revealed by a note from the Arpat Toscana, which also reveals how, […]

Snow: the Snow Roller phenomenon

Snow roller: A rare meteorological phenomenon affects the snowpack, with the natural formation of snowballs, called snow rollers. They are created as snow clusters accumulate as they roll down a slope, similar to how one could manually form the […]

Monkey Orchid: The monkey-shaped orchid

Monkey Orchid, the monkey orchid: a particular species of orchid whose corolla, combined with the pistils and the coloring of the petals, seems to give shape to the face of a small monkey. Monkey […]

Climate change: with only 2 degrees more an incalculable loss of biodiversity

A new study on climate and global warming by the Potsdam institute for climate impact research examines global warming from the perspective of biodiversity loss and increased global drought. He is […]

The largest marine reserve in the world in Hawaii (PHOTO)

Seas and oceans need protection because they represent the most delicate ecosystems on our planet. The animals and plant species that populate them are at risk from climate change and pollution Now Obama has promised to work to create the largest […]

The mysterious phenomenon of the slow and rare flowering of bamboo

Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on Earth. The growth of a bamboo plant can reach 10 centimeters in a single day. Il […]

Urban forests retain the same carbon as rainforests

Urban forests, trees and parks in cities can store the same carbon emissions as tropical river forests Urban […]

Etna is back in eruption with a new low-altitude vent. Catania airport closed

Since yesterday afternoon, Etna has a new vent, at an altitude of 2100 meters, while this morning the eruption from the South-East crater resumed Something […]

The swallows are disappearing. What can we do?

But what would happen if that twittering slowly faded, until it disappeared? Swallows have been heavily affected by the environmental changes that have occurred in recent years, so much so that a study by BirdLife International has estimated that […]

Jadav Molai Payeng: the man who alone mourned a forest of 550 hectares

Thirty years ago he planted seeds in a barren land forgotten by man to create an eco-system capable of hosting endangered plants and animals. Today he has become a hero for having built a forest of 550 hectares full of vegetation and animals by […]