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The Japan Timesworld5 days ago
Cambodia Approves Tiger Reintroduction Plan from India Starting 2027 Despite Local Concerns
The environment ministry endorsed a plan to bring tigers to Cardamom National Park after a decade of local extinction. The project carries a budget of nearly $43 million through 2030 and faces questions over prey and local input.
New Scientistscience8 days ago
27 High-Quality Neanderthal Genomes Show Large, Genetically Healthy Groups in Europe 45,000 Years Ago
@ScienceMagazine reported that analysis of 27 high-quality genomes from Western Europe found Neanderthals were genetically healthy and lived in large, connected groups near the end of their existence. The findings challenge the hypothesis that inbreeding in isolated populations c…
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theconversation.comscience19 days ago
Fossils Show Flowering Plants Produced Fleshy Fruits Before Dinosaur Extinction
A study of 450 fossils from New Mexico indicates that flowering plants produced a wide range of seeds and fleshy fruits more than 74 million years ago. The findings suggest animals dispersed these seeds earlier than previously thought.
thesouthafrican.comworld19 days ago
Colossal Biosciences and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partner to Biobank All U.S. Endangered Species
Colossal Biosciences announced on June 25 a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to collect and freeze cell and tissue samples from every species on the U.S. Endangered Species List. The project will create an open-sourced genomic library for conservation and poten…
The Guardiantechnology28 days ago
Kew Report: 40% of Assessed Plants at Extinction Risk While Digitisation and New Species Discoveries Advance
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew released its 2026 State of the World’s Plants and Fungi report, documenting extinction threats and new tools for discovery.
Forbesfinance31 days ago
Two Megadeth Albums Debut on Billboard Vinyl Chart
Youthanasia and Countdown to Extinction entered the Vinyl Albums ranking this week. The releases raised the band's total placements on the list to eight.
The Bbcscience36 days ago
Rare Great White Shark Sighted in Mediterranean as Species Nears Local Extinction
A volunteer diver filmed an adult male great white shark many miles offshore between Tunisia and Sicily in May. The encounter occurred during a dive to document ghost fishing nets.
The Independentscience37 days ago
Egyptian Desert Fossils Reveal Both Survivors and Missing Lineages Four Million Years After Dinosaur Extinction
Researchers recovered nearly 500 fish fossils from Qreiya 3 in Egypt’s eastern desert, dating to roughly four million years after the asteroid impact that ended the age of dinosaurs.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Finds Atrazine Does Not Threaten Endangered Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service completed a court-ordered review of the herbicide atrazine on Friday. The findings state that the chemical does not pose an extinction risk to any threatened or endangered plants or animals.
thehindu.comworld56 days ago
Company Hatches Chick from 3D-Printed Egg in Giant Moa Project
Colossal Biosciences announced the hatching of baby chickens from a 3D-printed lattice structure designed to replicate the eggshell of the extinct giant moa. The Texas-based company said the development is a milestone for its de-extinction efforts.
The Independentworld56 days ago
Biotech Company Hatches Chicks in Artificial Eggshell
A company working on de-extinction hatched 26 live chicks using a 3D-printed lattice that mimics an eggshell. Independent scientists called the technology impressive but said it is not a complete artificial egg and that reviving extinct species remains unlikely.
theconversation.comworld67 days ago
One Fifth of Flowering Plants' Evolutionary History at Risk of Extinction
More than 20 percent of the evolutionary history of the world's flowering plants is at risk of extinction, according to a study by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Zoological Society of London. The research examined the distribution of evolutionary branches across plant spe…
thehindubusinessline.comtechnology75 days agoUpdated
Colossal Biotech Launches De-Extinction Project for Extinct Bluebuck Antelope
Dallas-based Colossal announced a de-extinction effort for the extinct bluebuck antelope, emphasizing technologies applicable to conserving threatened species. CEO Ben Lamm said the company will open-source relevant tools for free. Ecologist Douglas McCauley praised the approach…
ecns.cnscience81 days ago
Research Reveals Long Dormancy Period for Active Volcano Methana in Greece
New research has found that the active volcano Methana near Athens, Greece, experienced a dormancy period of nearly 110,000 years. This discovery challenges traditional distinctions between volcanic dormancy and extinction. The findings were reported by @ScienceMagazine.
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rte.iescience93 days ago
Conservationists Collect Seeds to Preserve Wales' Native Plant Species
Two conservationists at the National Botanic Garden of Wales collect and store seeds from native plants to protect against extinction and potential disasters. Their work has restored species lost to natural events and supports ecosystem resilience. The seed bank holds over five m…
Science Newsscience96 days ago
IUCN Upgrades Emperor Penguins to Endangered Status Due to Sea Ice Loss
The International Union for Conservation of Nature has reclassified emperor penguins from threatened to endangered on its Red List, citing climate-driven sea ice decline in Antarctica. The change reflects a very high risk of extinction in the wild. Antarctic fur seals have also b…
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Live Bald Eagle Cams Monitor Nesting Activities Across United States
Live video feeds from bald eagle nests nationwide capture mating pairs, single parents raising young, and recent hatchlings. These cams, operated by various organizations and companies, allow public viewing of eagle behaviors in locations including Florida, California, Pennsylvan…