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Introducing Sauron, a new species of vegetarian piranha.

A group of biologists has made an astonishing discovery in the renowned Amazon River: a new species of vegetarian fish that resembles a piranha, but with unique characteristics that set it apart. Named as “Mylopus sauron”, this species has captured...

A novel phenomenon of acoustic waves is identified.

A phenomenon exclusive to the propagation of acoustic waves has been identified, opening up new possibilities for the development of advanced communication technologies through acoustic devices. The research was led by the Materials Research Institute at Tohoku University, in conjunction...

The Moon may be more geologically active than previously thought

Advanced dating methods have allowed tracking changes in the far side of the Moon, revealing evidence that it is geologically active. Evidence from the lunar seas (dark, flat areas of the Moon filled with solidified lava) suggests that the Moon...

Beautiful Earth view captured by US private spacecraft on lunar mission

A private spacecraft from the United States, heading to the Moon, has captured impressive views of Earth a week after its launch. While still orbiting Earth, the Firefly Aerospace lunar module activated its thrusters on Thursday to head towards the...

Explorers discover new species in the hidden forests of Vietnam

In the hidden forests of Southeast Asia, researchers have made a discovery that challenges the limits of knowledge about local fauna. Below are the details of the finding, the characteristics of the species, and the importance of its conservation. The...

2025: A year to enjoy four impressive eclipses

The year 2025 will be a delight for astronomy lovers, with the opportunity to observe four impressive eclipses: two solar and two lunar. These celestial events, eagerly awaited by people around the world, offer a unique experience to contemplate...

Human impact redefines the global water cycle

A recent study by NASA, based on nearly two decades of observations, revealed unprecedented changes in the global water cycle largely driven by human activities such as agriculture. These changes could alter ecosystems and challenge water management in various...

Patagonian Sharks: Reef Project for Protection

Alejo Irigoyen, a researcher at the Center for Marine Systems Studies (CESIMAR, CONICET), specialized in Marine Ecology and a member of the Arrecife Project team, explains the importance of preserving shark species within the marine ecosystem along the Patagonian...

The 13 invasive species most concerning the Caribbean.

The magazine *One Health* identified the **13 most worrying invasive exotic species (EES) in the pet and aquarium trade** in seven (https://noticiasambientales.com/compromiso-ambiental/casas-sostenibles-en-el-caribe-barro-pasto-plastico-y-vidrio/). This analysis, which for the first time assessed the invasive capacity and the environmental, public health, and...

Wild turtles: threatened by a new species of parasite

Wild tortoises face a new problem that threatens their survival: a new species of parasite. A group of scientists from the Center for Wildlife Conservation and the National University of San Juan (UNSJ) announced the discovery of this new...

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The link between climate, biodiversity, and water: Protecting ecosystem services in South America.

In recent years, unprecedented forest fires have devastated various regions of the world affecting ecosystem services. This includes Australia...