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Oct 2, 2024
Hope For Coral Reefs
In February and throughout the summer of 2024, the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) recorded the fifth
Sep 12, 2024
Vultures And Humans: The Connection
Often when we hear that a species is endangered, we think about it as an isolated event. However, the death of one
Jun 13, 2024
Tulare Lake: A Lesson For Us?
I’m sure you’ve heard of Lake Superior and Big Bear Lake, but have you heard of Tulare Lake? Tulare Lake has a long
Jun 3, 2024
Death Valley In Bloom
What’s the first thought that comes to mind when you hear the name Death Valley? Probably desert, drought, and well …
Apr 28, 2024
Goldenseal Makes A Comeback
Have you ever heard of goldenseal? It’s a perennial plant found exclusively in the hardwood forests of eastern North
Apr 15, 2024
The Changing Art Of Truffle Hunting
Did you know that white truffles can sell for nearly $2,200 per pound in Italy? And these prices are still on the rise
Apr 2, 2024
Are Migratory Animals Impacted By Climate?
Did you know that more than one in five migratory animals are now threatened by climate change and other human-related
Mar 9, 2024
A Deep Sea Discovery!
With only 5% of the oceans explored by humans, every new expedition reveals a little more about Earth’s largest
Feb 28, 2024
Saving The Wolverines
When you think of wolverines, do you often associate them with wolves? Surprisingly, wolverines do not belong to the
Feb 20, 2024
Sea Turtles: Hot Chicks, Cool Dudes!
When you hear the word reptile, do you think of turtles? Probably not. But, these shelled creatures are reptiles,
Feb 13, 2024
Hermit Crabs Use Plastic Hats
Did you know that hermit crabs swap out their shells several times throughout their lives? Recently, however, hermit
Feb 1, 2024
Climate Change Fuels Malaria
Did you know that more than 400,000 people die from malaria every year? According to the World Health
Dec 7, 2023
Eradicating Florida's Caimans
There’s a creature that looks like an alligator or crocodile to the untrained eye but is neither. What are they?
Nov 22, 2023
In Peru, Llamas To The Rescue!
As the climate warms, glaciers have been shrinking all over the world. Peru’s Uruashraju glacier has been no exception
Oct 24, 2023
Wildfires: Goats To The Rescue!
With wildfires devastating California, the solution might not be found on four wheels, but rather, on four legs.
Oct 6, 2023
Puffins In Maine: A Success Story!
The U.S. state of Maine is well known for blueberries and lobsters - but puffins? These seabirds are actually
Oct 3, 2023
A Report On Invasive Species
How would you feel if a person you’ve never seen entered your house, ate your food, drank your water, and slept in your
Sep 25, 2023
Have You Heard Of Tiny Forests?
Picture yourself walking amongst towering trees and bushy shrubs. The forest that you might be imagining could be a
May 29, 2023
The Disappearing Twilight Zone
When we discuss our warming planet, extreme weather events come to mind. We, however, overlook the impact of warming
Apr 21, 2023
What Is The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt?
When visiting a scenic beach, is marveling at a giant, thousands-mile-long stretch of seaweed part of your vacation
Apr 3, 2023
How Dolphins Help Fishermen
You may have heard the saying, “a dog is a man’s best friend,” but what about dolphins? Did you know, dolphins and
Mar 7, 2023
Mosquitoes On The Move!
Global warming is known to cause rising sea levels, extreme weather patterns, and other environmental issues. But did
Feb 27, 2023
Hurray For The Wood Storks!
Did you know that swamps aren’t only home to scary alligators and crocodiles? Wood storks and other birds, like the
Feb 16, 2023
U.S States Fail To Agree On Colorado Waters
The Colorado River is struggling to keep up with demands from seven western states that depend on it for water. The
Feb 9, 2023
The Growing World Of Microplastics
We have all heard how plastic pollution has overrun every corner of the world. Recently, scientists made the startling
Feb 1, 2023
A Vaccine For Honeybees?
Perhaps we are not so different after all! To protect ourselves against the annual sniffles and coughs, we schedule an
Jan 23, 2023
Iraq's Marshes Are Drying Up
Nestled in the arid deserts of Iraq, lies a fertile valley crisscrossed by rivers and home to countless agricultural
Dec 11, 2022
The Salton Sea Dilemma
Did you know that the Salton Sea is more than twice as salty as the Pacific Ocean?This manmade lake in
Dec 8, 2022
Positive News: New Seaweed, Regenerated Corals
Exciting news, folks! Researchers have reported that new seaweed has been discovered near Antarctica. Could this
Oct 30, 2022
A Hotel For Seahorses!
Did you know that seahorses are going extinct? These distinctive little fish struggle to survive against traps,
Oct 7, 2022
The Moon And The Mangroves: An Unusual Connection!
Did you know that mangrove forests can help keep people safe? They help stabilize ecosystems along the coasts
Sep 17, 2022
The Lionfishes Are Taking Over!
Look out, the Lionfishes are taking over! With a colorful red, white, and black-striped exterior and dorsal spines that
Sep 15, 2022
Changing Climate Affects Rice Crops
India, the second-largest producer of rice after China, is suffering from the impacts of climate change.Droughts
Jun 2, 2022
Beavers: Warming Your Heart And The World!
Did you know that beavers are found everywhere throughout North America with the exception of the driest lands and
May 22, 2022
Chasing The Glowing Blue...
Imagine yourself at a beach at night staring up at the stars and the Milky Way lighting up the sky... and just then the
May 15, 2022
Viruses On The Move
As temperatures increase, we are already starting to see some bird and animal species move to cooler areas.
May 3, 2022
A Robot Among The Penguins
For the emperor penguins living on the sea ice of Antarctica’s Atka Bay, there is a curious companion in their
Apr 21, 2022
Birds Lay Eggs Earlier!
Did you know that birds are now laying their eggs up to a month earlier than they did a century ago?In a new study,
Apr 3, 2022
How Clever Are Magpies?
In August 2019, a group of Australian scientists attached small GPS trackers to magpies to study their movements
Mar 27, 2022
A Law To Save The Dudleya!
Recently, a man was sentenced to two years of prison after being caught robbing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth
Mar 26, 2022
Forever Chemicals: What Are They?
In recent years, water contamination has been in the news for human communities - Flint, Houston, and Las Vegas are
Feb 25, 2022
Why Plants Need Animals Even More!
We all know that plants and animals have shared a special partnership for millions of years. Animals rely on
Feb 19, 2022
The Huge Problem Of Medical Waste
During the pandemic, masks and other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) have become familiar fixtures of our
Feb 1, 2022
Enjoy Seashells, But Leave Them!
Do you love collecting seashells when you go to a beach? Well, you may need to think twice in the future.
Large Icefish Nests Discovered!
What might you expect to find at the bottom of the Antarctic ocean? Surely not an icefish breeding ground twice the
Jan 25, 2022
Why Did Norway Blow Up A Dam?
Hydropower dams, or dams that produce electricity from water, are sources of renewable energy that are considered good
Jan 24, 2022
Sunbirds: Singing The Same Song!
Can you imagine singing the same song for millennia?A recent study on East African sunbirds suggests that these vibrant
Jan 18, 2022
Why Are Kelp Forests Disappearing?
Have you seen underwater forests of large brown algae? A visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California
Jan 11, 2022
Life Blooms On An Ocean Garbage Patch
Have you heard of a large floating body of trash, twice the size of the U.S state of Texas?With over 79,000 tons
Jan 1, 2022
Have You Heard Of Nurdles?
One of the worst ecological disasters of 2021 was the sinking of the ship X-Press Pearl in May along the coast of
Dec 14, 2021
Thirty Rhinos On A Plane!
It’s not every day that you hear about rhinos being transported by plane!But recently, conservationists celebrated the
Dec 9, 2021
Why Are Albatross Couples Divorcing?
Did you know that albatrosses mate for life?These majestic seabirds spend most of their early lives winging out to sea
Oct 25, 2021
A Road Sinks Slowly In Alaska
The only road running through Denali National Park is slowly sinking like melting butter.As the fastest-warming state
Oct 19, 2021
Help Spot The Walrus!
Do you want to participate in a worldwide game of Spot the Walrus?The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the British
Oct 18, 2021
U.S Declares 23 Species As Extinct
In 2004 a kayaker in Arkansas claimed to have seen an ivory-billed woodpecker-- a bird thought extinct by 1944. His
Sep 30, 2021
Animals Are Shape Shifting... Slightly!
Recent research has found that animals may be “shapeshifting” in response to a warmer climate! This may sound like
Sep 24, 2021
Swat That Lanternfly!
A boy proudly displayed his insect collection at a state fair in Kansas, only to have federal investigators on his
Sep 15, 2021
Worms That Live In Glaciers!
Each summer, the seemingly barren glaciers of Alaska, British Columbia, and the Pacific Northwest come to life, as
May 12, 2021
Do Trees Talk To Each Other?
Did you know that trees can communicate with each other?Suzanne Simard, a professor of forest ecology at the University
Apr 8, 2021
Billions of Cicadas To Emerge Soon!
In the spring of 2004, NPR journalist Peter Breslow recorded the chatter of newly-emerged cicadas and the delighted
An Early Spring Bloom In Japan!
On March 26, cherry blossoms filled the streets of Kyoto as the cherry blossom season reached its peak.Because of an
Apr 5, 2021
Have You Heard Of Forever Plants?
Do you know what ‘carbon sinks’ are? This term is used to describe the organisms and ecosystems on our planet that
Mar 11, 2021
Wisdom, The Oldest Mother Albatross
Wisdom comes with age, goes the age-old saying. And Wisdom, the Laysan albatross, proves it. She is 70 years old,
Feb 11, 2021
Why Wombats Poop Cubes!
The wombat, a short and stubby marsupial native to Australia, has long puzzled the scientific world for a striking
Feb 9, 2021
Our Oceans Are Getting Noisy
On a normal day in the ocean, you might hear the melodic migration songs of whales or perhaps the chatter of dolphins
Jan 21, 2021
Heatwaves And Baby Sharks: The Connection
2020 was a hard year in so many ways. To add to the stream of disheartening news, last year has tied with
Jan 17, 2021
The Secret To A Jellyfish's Motion
Jellyfish are often considered a nuisance because of how painful and potentially dangerous their sting can be to
Jan 11, 2021
Have You Heard Of Hair Ice?
We know what you're thinking. No, hair ice is not something out of one of Dr. Seuss’s books. It’s a real phenomenon
Dec 14, 2020
Why Pandas Love Horse Poop!
Imagine you’re hiking in the mountains admiring the trees and birds, reveling in harmony with nature. Splat! You
Nov 24, 2020
Platypuses Glow In The Light!
As if laying eggs as mammals and having venomous spines was not enough, scientists have discovered another unusual
Nov 13, 2020
How Octopus Taste With Their Tentacles
Imagine touching something with your hands and being able to taste it. That’d be crazy, right?! Though it has long
Oct 11, 2020
The Search For Tadpoles
Many people think frogs are gross and slimy, but did you know they are a vital part of our ecosystems?With many species
