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Over 200 new species were discovered globally in 2024, from the depths of our Earth's oceans to the rainforests of Southeast Asia!
Mar 17, 2025
Let's find out what is making hurricanes such as Helene and Milton so intense and their widespread impacts.
Nov 04, 2024
Recently, the oldest termite colony in the world was discovered in South Africa, and researchers have been studying its effects on the environment. Let's find out more.
Nov 03, 2024
Recent research suggests that air pollution is making it more difficult for bees to pollinate flowers. Let's find out why.
Oct 03, 2024
Exciting New Species Discovered
Humans have been discovering the plants and animals that reside alongside us for millennia. After all this time, there
Nov 4, 2024
The Widespread Impacts Of Hurricanes
Within just a few days, Hurricane Helene brought record-breaking destruction. It dumped over 40 trillion gallons of
Nov 3, 2024
World's Oldest Termite Mound Discovered
Thanks to their penchant for eating the wood of houses and businesses, termites are not the most beloved insects.
Oct 3, 2024
Is Air Pollution Throwing Off Bees?
Climate change, habitat loss, agricultural chemicals…there is no shortage of threats to insects. With steep population
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 …
May 7, 2024
A Limit On Oil Drilling In Alaska
In a move to protect pristine lands, the Biden administration placed limits on future oil and gas drilling projects
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
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 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 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 11, 2023
A Historic Win For Ecuador
Last month, Ecuador voted to ban oil drilling in the Yasuní National Park. With almost 59% voting in favor, the
Apr 30, 2023
U.S Creates Two New National Monuments
Did you know that we have two new national monuments in the Southwest? They are located in Nevada, which has more
Apr 3, 2023
Microfibers: What Can You Do?
Did you know that almost 8 million tons of plastic enter our oceans annually? There are many factors that contribute
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 24, 2023
Protecting Tongass National Forest
Did you know that the Tongass National Forest is the largest temperate rainforest in North America? Unfortunately,
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
Oct 2, 2022
Ukraine War: Impact On The Environment
The war in Ukraine has been raging for over 7 months after Russia’s invasion, and the conflict continues to intensify.
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
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.
Apr 26, 2022
The Problem With Fast Fashion
While hanging out with your family and friends in the mall, you walk past a bustling store filled with customers, some
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
Mar 12, 2022
The Amazon In Trouble
Home to thousands of different species of plants and animals, the Amazon Rainforest is the largest rainforest on Earth.
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
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 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
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 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
Oct 13, 2021
An Oil Spill Off California's Coast
A shiny layer of oil, that looks deceptively like a scene of abstract art, blankets Talbert Marsh. An oil spill
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
Jun 7, 2021
These Iconic Animals Make A Comeback!
Good news for the iconic Galápagos tortoise and the Florida Panther! These two species which were thought to be on
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 26, 2021
Good News For Nepal's Rhinos
Did you know that the current population of one-horned rhinos in Nepal is greater than it has ever been in 20 years?
Apr 22, 2021
A Green Win In Greenland's Elections
With the recent elections, Greenland has taken a decisive step towards preserving the environment.The Inuit Ataqatigiit
Apr 8, 2021
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
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
