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Egg producers pledge to stop killing newborn male chicksNew technology to identify the sex of a future chick inside a fertilized egg has allowed the industry to make the pledge.
First LookDawn of the 'dead zone': NOAA releases Gulf of Mexico forecastThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts that the dead zone in the Gulf, an area incapable of supporting marine life, will be much the same size it's been for the past several years.
Why large animals face a double (or triple) jeopardyA combination of certain social and biological factors can compound an animal's extinction risk, say a team of marine ecologists.
Can 'backyard beekeepers' solve the bee crisis?Although more than 1,000 new beekeepers have registered in Pennsylvania since 2014, it is unclear how big a contribution they are making.
First LookHow NASA plans to study underwater coral reefs from the skyExploratory dives give researchers an up close view of coral reefs, but capturing the broader perspective has been more difficult. That's where NASA comes in.
Google honors Phoebe Snetsinger, who risked her life to see over 8,000 birdsThursday's Google Doodle honors the 85th birthday of Phoebe Snetsinger, the record-breaking 'extreme birder.'
Modi and Obama push solar/nuclear energy boost for IndiaWith Prime Minister Modi in Washington, the two nations rolled out partnerships to help achieve the twin goals of lower carbon emissions and economic growth.
First LookNorway adopts world's first zero deforestation policy: What does that mean?Norway announced a zero deforestation policy in its procurement of goods, two years after making a pledge with Germany and Britain to 'promote national commitments that encourage deforestation free supply chains.'
Big melt: Arctic sea ice hits record lowsWith May seeing record lows, scientists are already concerned about what the Arctic will look like in September.
Why Boston was chosen for the next US-China climate summitMayor Marty Walsh announced Tuesday that Boston will host the 2017 Climate-Smart Low-Carbon Cities Summit, cementing Boston's role as a model in energy efficiency.
First LookBipartisan bill to harness toxic chemicals was years in the makingThe US Senate passed a chemical regulations bill on Tuesday, a bipartisan effort to update the nation's decades-old law on toxic chemicals in everyday products.
How a sunken jet could promote biodiversityA retired A300 airbus is getting a new mission under the Aegean Sea in hopes of reviving a coral reef – and tourism, after a series of terrorist attacks in Istanbul.
First LookTeens' drone gives Rwandan wildlife officials an eye in the skyAfter Max Alger-Meyer visited Akagera National Park, he decided to create a drone the rangers could use to track the animals. The use of drones in conservation is growing.
California beach closed: Are humans more dangerous than sharks?Despite numerous shark attacks on people in recent weeks, sharks are in greater danger from humans than the other way around.
Oregon oil train derailment: A risky transport model?A fire erupted after 11 train cars carrying oil derailed Friday in the 96-car Union Pacific train. The crash released oil alongside tracks that parallel the Columbia River.
The US now has a 'nearly complete' ban on ivory. Will China follow?The US Fish and Wildlife Service announced Thursday they had finalized a new rule banning interstate sales of ivory, a move which aims to reduce the illegal ivory market in the United States.
First LookHawaiian islands strewn with debris: Where did it come from?Researchers surveying the garbage built up around Hawaii expected to be able to link the debris to the 2011 Japanese tsunami, but that's not what they found at all.
First LookBirth of baby 'dragons’ in ancient cave in SloveniaScientists in Slovenia have captured a cave olm, also known as a 'dragon,' giving birth on camera.
To reach carbon-cutting goals, a quest for greener appliancesAt a Clean Energy Ministerial in San Francisco this week, energy leaders from the world's top carbon-emitting nations announced steps toward cleaner air-conditioning, lighting, and more.
What are the ethical issues behind keeping tigers as pets?The case of the 'Tiger Temple' in Thailand is riddled with the ethical and moral issues that come with exotic animal confinement and abuse.
