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Nearly 40 percent of world's trees face extinction, new assessment finds
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) announced at least 40 percent of tree species around the world are at risk of extinction, according to a Thursday release from the ...Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago -
Giant fish thought to be extinct is spotted
Scientists say a giant fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent yearsTech - ABC News - October 22 -
Tasmanian tiger de-extinction research advances
Colossal Biosciences says it's made a breakthrough toward the de-extinction of the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger.Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
Lithium Mine Approved Despite Possibility of Wildflower Extinction
Lithium-ion batteries are needed for clean energy, but may ironically threaten plant life in the mining process.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
Third of world's tree species slide towards extinction, say scientists
Scientists have revealed that more than a third of tree species are facing extinction.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
How a nearly extinct crocodile species returned from the brink in Cambodia
The hatching of clutches of critically endangered Siamese crocodiles in Cambodia is an unlikely comeback, aided by an even unlikelier allyWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Long-extinct animals could be resurrected as robots to shed light on evolution
Researchers hope to recreate entire bodies of ancient creatures using paleo-inspired robotics. A robotic Tyrannosaurus rex might seem best placed in a Jurassic horror movie but researchers say ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
One-Third of World’s Trees Face Extinction Risk, Report at COP16 Says
They play an essential role in supporting life on Earth, but many species are in decline, researchers found.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
More than a third of all trees species at risk of extinction
The International Union for Conservation of Nature found more than one in three tree species worldwide faces extinction.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
From drones to genomics, science can help fight extinction: that work must begin at Cop16 | Angela McLean
As nations meet in Colombia to confront species and ecosystem loss, the onus is on the global north to put science and collaboration at the heart of the issue. Angela McLean is chief scientific ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
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New York Nico’s Very New York Party
At Astor Place Hairstylists, an old-school barbershop, small-business owners feted a social media star who spotlights the city’s gritty character.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago
