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An Amazon rainforest was put through a 20-year drought experiment — the forest changed in a way scientists didn’t expect

Scientists created an artificial drought in the Amazon rainforest for over two decades. Initially resilient, the forest lost significant biomass and large trees over time. The ecosystem then stabilized, but as a less dense and carbon-rich forest. This adaptation occurred after substantial ecological changes and biomass reduction. The experiment shows…

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Freshwater stingrays in South America: From Lake Maracaibo to the Arari, the surprising habitats of rare river rays

Certain stingray species have remarkably adjusted to life in freshwater environments, thriving in river systems and serene lakes. The Maracaibo River in South America is home to the endangered Maracaibo River Stingray, while Brazilian bodies of water such as lakes Arari and Catalão provide a habitat for Amazon basin stingrays.…

The Times of India

Peru court hands lengthy prison terms in killing of Indigenous Amazon defender

A Peruvian court has convicted four men of murder-for-hire and sentenced them to between 15 and 35 years in prison for the 2023 killing of an Indigenous Kichwa leader and rainforest defender

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Peru court hands lengthy prison terms in killing of Indigenous Amazon defender

A Peruvian court has convicted four men of murder-for-hire and sentenced them to between 15 and 35 years in prison for the 2023 killing of an Indigenous Kichwa leader and rainforest defender

The Independent UK

Ecuador’s Indigenous women are planting trees for birds, growing cacao for their families and protecting the forest for their children to save the Amazon

In Ecuador’s Amazon, planting a tree can mean much more than restoring a patch of forest. For Indigenous women such as Flor Juanga, a Shuar community representative from Sucumbíos Province, trees are tied to food, wildlife, family, culture and the future of the community. Juanga says women in her community…

The Times of India

Lula calls oil near the Amazon River a passport to Brazil's future after Petrobras strikes new find

Brazil’s President Lula da Silva says oil drilling in northern coastal regions could be a "passport to the country’s future."

The Independent UK

A dried lakebed in Africa's Chad sends 27.7 million tonnes of dust across 5,000 km of Atlantic Ocean each year, carrying phosphorus that helps sustain the Amazon rainforest

The Amazon rainforest has a surprising lifeline. Each year, about 27.7 million tonnes of Sahara dust travel nearly 5,000 kilometres from Chad’s Bodélé Depression across the Atlantic Ocean. The dust carries around 22,000 tonnes of phosphorus, a vital plant nutrient. Amazon soil loses phosphorus through heavy rainfall and flooding. African…

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Peru steps up fight against illegal gold mining as activity enters protected Amazon reserve

Peruvian authorities have intensified efforts against illegal gold mining in the Amazon's Madre de Dios region

The Independent UK

El Niño may peak at the worst time for the Amazon – and it should worry us all

Delay to rainy season in forest already damaged by human-driven heating could trigger powerful ‘Godzilla’ El Niño

The Guardian - UK

Amazon tribe Amondawa does not use weeks, months or years to describe time. Their language links it to events and life stages

The Amondawa tribe structures their daily living around significant events and life phases rather than fixed numbers of weeks or years. Their language features an absence of abstract units of time, showcasing a unique relationship between age and identity rooted in transitional life stages. This inquiry prompts a reevaluation of…

The Times of India

Ancient urban civilisation discovered within the dense Amazon rainforest

The southwest of the Amazon rain forest has long been regarded as a pristine wilderness, undisturbed by large scale human disturbance until recently. But that story has been turned on its head by a recent paper in the journal Nature that has found evidence of a large, advanced civilisation that…

The Times of India

5 Amazon countries arrest hundreds in major crackdown on environmental crime

Police across five Amazon nations arrested hundreds and seized valuable resources during a major environmental crime operation. Operation Green Shield 2026 targeted illegal mining, logging, and wildlife trafficking across the vast rainforest. Authorities confiscated over 280,000 cubic metres of timber and 195 metric tons of minerals. Thousands of live and…

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Five Amazon countries arrest hundreds in major crackdown on environmental crime

Authorities from five Amazon countries have arrested hundreds in a major crackdown on environmental crime

The Independent UK

Super El Niño may push an already stressed climate ecosystem across a critical threshold, climate change researcher says

Live Science spoke with climate change researcher Jong-Seong Kug about how a super El Niño could cause lasting damage to our world.

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Recurring risk: Like Zika, Oropouche virus can also affect the brains of unborn babies

Discovered in 1955, the Oropouche virus circulated mainly in the Amazon, causing a febrile illness virtually indistinguishable from dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, viruses also transmitted by biting mosquitoes.

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Tired of Ants in Your Hummingbird Feeder? This $9 Tool Keeps Them Out – No Chemicals Required

Ants won't be able to cross these moats, keeping them away from your feeder

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Colombia's deforestation rises slightly as Amazon forest loss holds steady

Colombia’s government has reported a slight increase in deforestation in 2025, but it still surpassed its four-year reduction target under President Gustavo Petro

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Cool Down Your Sun-Soaked Fence With These 7 Vines – Their Lush Foliage Could Even Shield Your Home From Summer Heat

From fragrant jasmine to leafy ivy, these vines can shade fences, pergolas and walls, creating cooler, greener spaces during the hottest months of the year

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Science news this week: Secret lives of whale sharks revealed, Earth's coldest temperature registered, and Amazonian geoglyphs show clues to lost civilization

August 1, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

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The Amazon looks untouched. Lasers reveal a lost civilization that was once home to 3 million people

Ancient earthwork centers reveal a sprawling Aquiry civilization once thrived. This society supported millions across a vast Amazonian region. Researchers used laser technology to map hidden structures beneath the canopy. The forest itself was engineered by these ancient inhabitants for cultivation. This discovery significantly rewrites the history of the Amazon…

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Lasers reveal hundreds of geoglyphs made by a mysterious civilization in the Amazon rainforest thousands of years ago

A new lidar survey of dense Amazonian rainforest has revealed hundreds of earthworks made by a mysterious civilization two millennia ago.

The Economic Times

Scientists uncover a lost Amazon civilization hidden beneath the rainforest using lasers, may have been home to 3 million people

Ancient earthworks discovered using LiDAR technology reveal a large Aquiry civilization. These geometric structures suggest extensive human shaping of the Amazonian landscape. Researchers estimate tens of thousands of these sites may still be hidden. The Aquiry civilization likely supported millions of people at its peak. This discovery challenges previous assumptions…

Evening Standard

Pure Amazon, an A&K Sanctuary review: a sleek riverboat cruise through the Amazon

Gina Jackson embarks on a slow and luxurious adventure through the Peruvian Amazon

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Brazil's Amazonia theatres earn World Heritage status

BRASíLIA - Unesco on Monday added Brazil's Theatro da Paz and Teatro Amazonas to its World Heritage list.

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What Your Orchid Needs After Flowering in August – To Set It Up for Even Better Blooms Next Year

Some TLC now will strengthen your orchid's spring display

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