Scientists are trying to make frogs poisonous again

Viral squeaky frog now at risk of extinction

A frog that became an internet sensation because of its trademark squeaky defensive call has been added to a global list of species at high risk of extinction.

Scientists just debunked a dangerous baby rattlesnake myth

A new study debunks the long-standing claim that baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous than adults. Researchers found that young rattlesnakes can control their venom just like adults, while adult snakes usually inject much more venom and cause more serious bites. The team also uncovered how the myth spread through decades of inaccurate news reports and misleading quotes from trusted sources.

New Frog Species Discovered in Costa Rica’s Los Santos Region

Scientists have identified a new frog species in the mountain streams of Costa Rica’s Los Santos region, a discovery that links biodiversity with one of its most important coffee-growing areas. The frog, named Isthmohyla nacientes, is a metallic green amphibian found in rivers and creeks in Dota, Tarrazú and León Cortés. The area is known [] The post New Frog Species Discovered in Costa Rica’s Los Santos Region appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Scientists have debunked the long-repeated myth that baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous than adults, finding that adult rattlesnakes usually deliver more venom and cause more serious bites

A new study challenges the long-held belief that baby rattlesnakes are more dangerous. Researchers found young snakes can control venom expulsion, similar to adults. Adult rattlesnakes carry and inject significantly more venom, causing more severe symptoms. This misconception has led to negative consequences and unwarranted fear among people. The study traced the myth's spread through media reports over decades.

Mourn the Obliteration of Endangered Species with a Tropical Jungle Bird Cocktail

The Trump administration just decided to drive countless endangered species to extinction, so we drink a Jungle Bird in their honor.

Rare dragon blood trees in Socotra damaged by visitors

SOCOTRA, July 02 (YPA) – Recent images show that rare Dragon Blood trees and other species in the Socotra Archipelago, a UNESCO-listed natural reserve, have suffered damage threatening their biological integrity. The photos show visitors carving names and phrases into tree trunks and deliberately damaging the bark under the pretext of documenting “memories.” This act []

The Culprit Behind South Australia's Deadly Algal Bloom Might Be the Most Toxic Species Ever Tested, Scientists Say

Karenia cristata, a rare type of microscopic algae that produces toxins that harm nerve cells, can be lethal at very low concentrations

Study: Pesticide-Cyanobacteria Combination Increases Toxicity to Aquatic Organisms

(NaturalNews) Researchers in Brazil determined that the combined exposure to the neonicotinoid insecticide acetamiprid and cyanobacteria producing saxitoxin has a s...

How to Identify Kentucky's 4 Venomous Snakes

How to Identify Kentucky's 4 Venomous Snakes

Petition: Green Sea Turtles Prove Conservation Works. Tell Congress to Strengthen the Endangered Species Act

Green sea turtles are making a comeback proving conservation works. Now Congress must strengthen the Endangered Species Act to protect all wildlife.

Scientists in horror eyesight warning as common pet parasite 'infecting up to third of world's population'

Scientists publishing a new, global study have called for the World Health Organisation (WHO) to recognise the dangers posed by a common parasite that infects cats

Seizures reveal macabre grey parrot blood trade in Cameroon

A grim, illicit trade in the blood of endangered African grey parrots is emerging near Cameroon’s Lobéké National Park, a stronghold for the species, according to TRAFFIC, a wildlife trafficking monitoring NGO. This trade first came to light in 2025 when forest authorities apprehended individuals caught illegally trapping grey parrots in the park. During interrogation, []

Bee Venom vs Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Why This Lab Study Matters

Honeybee Venom Breast Cancer Study – Why It Still Matters Image by Massimo @Rainmaker1973XMore than five years after its publication, a 2020 lab...

Shovels for feet and blotting paper skin: the ‘little fat froggy’ facing a fight for survival

The desert rain frog, native to a narrow coastal strip of south-west Africa, has been classified as vulnerable on the IUCN red list, as its habitat is threatened by miningThe desert rain frog is one of the most unusual amphibians on the planet. With a rotund body and stumpy legs that dig rather than jump, it has evolved to survive not in wetlands or rainforests, but in the unforgiving dunes of the southern African desert.This week the species was declared to be threatened with extinction by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s red list, which classified it as vulnerable. Without conservation efforts, its population is expected to decline by 20 in the next decade, the IUCN warns. Continue reading...

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s algae problem has better solutions than hydrogen peroxide, experts say

Trying to kill algae with chemicals is a common response when community ponds or other water features go green, but a freshwater ecologist says there may be safer and more effective solutions

Prepare for Some Of The World’s Scariest Reptiles To Be In Idaho

Prepare for Some Of The World’s Scariest Reptiles To Be In Idaho

Light Pollution is Causing Fish to Live Miserable, Bitter Lives, Researchers Find

The consequences could ripple throughout the reef ecosystem. The post Light Pollution is Causing Fish to Live Miserable, Bitter Lives, Researchers Find appeared first on Futurism.

See Missouri’s 7 Best Places for Frog Gigging

See Missouri’s 7 Best Places for Frog Gigging

Fish named after Blackpink’s Jennie; China’s 6G smart city: 7 science highlights

We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese scientists love Blackpink’s Jennie so much they named a fish after her A popular K-pop star has found an unlikely place in the scientific record after researchers in China named a newly discovered fish species after her. 2. Chinese tech makes desalinating seawater cheaper than producing bottled...

From chronic pain to breast cancer, snakes are inspiring a slew of new drugs

From chronic pain to breast cancer, snakes are inspiring a slew of new drugs

Groups say Port of Taichung projects evade reviews, endanger dolphins

Taichung, July 1 (CNA) Conservation groups on Wednesday accused developers at the Port of Taichung of planning to sidestep environmental reviews, warning the projects threaten the endangered Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin, also known as Matsu's Fish.

Earth’s Underground Fungi Networks Need Urgent Protection: Study

The underground fungi networks that help sustain Earth’s ecosystems are in need of urgent conservation action, according to researchers from the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN). The scientists found that 90 percent of mycorrhizal fungi biodiversity hotspots were located in unprotected ecosystems, the loss of which could lead to lower carbon emissions [] The post Earth’s Underground Fungi Networks Need Urgent Protection: Study appeared first on EcoWatch.

A French ship with close ties to Japan combines arts and sciences on the high seas

With research on microplastics and the health of coral reefs, the crew of the Tara are making a difference as the world's environmental issues mount.

House Republican: Let Reflecting Pool 'go' and 'create an ecosystem'

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) on Tuesday had an outside-the-box idea to address algae growth in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. “Honestly, I think it’d be cool if they just let it go and create an ecosystem, have fish in there and everything. ... I think that’d be a really cool way to go,” he...

This common pesticide may be quietly wiping out future bumblebees

A next-generation pesticide designed to kill crop pests may also be interfering with the reproductive health of bumblebees. Researchers discovered that low-dose exposure to sulfoxaflor changed gene activity, especially in tissues involved in reproduction, raising concerns about long-term impacts on bee populations. Because pollinators are essential for about one-third of the world's food production, finding ways to protect them while controlling pests has become increasingly important.

Substack 8: How do you stop bad scientists? Hope they committed fraud.

This is a post I’ve wanted to write for years. We read about scientific misconduct regularly. Fraud is news. Institutions investigate it. The media covers it. But garden-variety bad science is the far more insidious problem. There is no institutional immune response. No one investigates, nothing is exposed. Bad science can persist indefinitely, infecting entire...Read More »

Part 2~The digital marketplace is fueling the global biodiversity crisis.

🚨 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟔𝟔,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐 of our “𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐥” series exposes the staggering scale of the illegal wildlife trade operating in plain sight. From endangered chimpanzees and gorillas to tigers, jaguars, rhinos, and more, this isn’t happening on the dark web—it’s 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒔 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒔 𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒅𝒂𝒚. 🐾 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐 to see how this digital marketplace is fueling the global biodiversity crisis. #BigCatRescue #StopExploitation #StopWildlifeTrafficking #Conservation #Wildlife #SaveThePlanet

Wildlife faces risks as extreme heat intensifies worldwide: Experts

Like humans, wildlife is increasingly vulnerable as climate change fuels longer and more intense heatwaves, disrupting feeding and breeding and in extreme cases proving fatal. The...

Wildlife attacks, pests caused over RM1.4m in farm losses in 2025-2026, deputy minister says

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said wildlife attacks an...

Fund scientific researches into Nigeria’s underutilized medicinal plants – Don to FG

A Professor of Food and Nutritional Biochemistry at Ekiti State University, EKSU, Folake Lucy Oyetayo has called on the government and University authorities to provide more funds for the purchase of specialized modern equipment to support scientific research into underutilized medicinal plants containing bioactive phytochemicals with promising curative properties. The Don said this will enable [] Fund scientific researches into Nigeria’s underutilized medicinal plants – Don to FG

Forget Dracula: The surprising reasons Northern Ireland needs bats more than ever

From tiny pipistrelles to water-skimming Daubenton’s bats, these fascinating mammals play a crucial role in our environment. Yet misconceptions continue to cloud their reputation, writes Lorraine Wylie

Look: California elephant seal's unusual purple coloration caused by algae

Look: California elephant seal's unusual purple coloration caused by algae

As insects die off, birds are shrinking at this Lake Erie observatory

Tree swallows at a Great Lakes bird observatory are shrinking, a troubling finding that University of Michigan researchers said is tied to crashing insect populations in the region and world. Tree swallows are small songbirds that primarily eat ...

A Complicated Time To Be a Young Scientist

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Study finds turtles are closely related to birds and crocodiles

Study finds turtles are closely related to birds and crocodiles

EcoWaste Coalition holds ‘Usapang Lason’ to raise community awareness on common toxicants, promote poisoning avoidance

QUEZON CITY — “Prevention is better than cure.” At the “Usapang Lason” organized by the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition, community participants agreed that being informed about poison hazards and

12 tahun tersimpan tanpa identiti, tumbuhan misteri di Tawau sah spesies baharu

Selepas 12 tahun tersimpan tanpa identiti di herbarium, satu spesimen tumbuhan misteri yang ditemukan di Taman Bukit Tawau akhirnya disahkan sebagai spesies baharu dan dinamakan Ardisia condensiflora. Spesies baharu itu diterbitkan secara rasmi pada 26 Mei lalu dalam jurnal taksonomi botani antarabangsa, Phytotaxa sekali gus menambah rekod penting biodiversiti Sabah yang masih menyimpan banyak khazanah ... Read more The post 12 tahun tersimpan tanpa identiti, tumbuhan misteri di Tawau sah spesies baharu appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Nature has a funding gap

A 942 billion biodiversity financing gap is forcing investors and governments to rethink how ecosystems are valued, funded, and accounted for

Kenya's iconic flamingos lose their pink as rift valley lakes change

Conservationists warn that protecting these fragile ecosystems will be critical to ensuring future generations can continue to witness the spectacular pink flocks that have long defined Kenya's Great Rift Valley.

Wind farms pose ‘great threat’ to endangered wildlife

Courier Mail Columnist Des Houghton warns renewable energy projects are threatening endangered wildlife.

Anthropocentric Ethics vs. Biocentric Ethics

INTRODUCTION In “What is Science-Based Wildlife Management?” (June 2, 2026), I said one way to understand the question is to compare unregulated hunting of a century ago with contemporary wildlife