Environment
A Biodegradable Label Doesn’t Make It So
At the third Scientific American “Science on the Hill” event, “Solving the Plastic Waste Problem”, one of the issues discussed by experts on Capitol Hill was biodegradability. ...
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Conservation
Making the Most of Your Summer Break
Avoid wondering where all of those summer hours went when school starts back up again
As Predicted, Some of Australia’s Turtles Are Going Extinct
Turtles’ famed longevity can mask their decline—until it is too late
When One Protected Species Kills Another, What Are Conservationists to Do?
What if great white sharks threaten sea otters? Dilemmas are on the rise in an increasingly disrupted environment
Mass Puffin Die-Off May Be Linked to Climate Change
Rising ocean temperatures and melting ice are disrupting the birds’ food sources
Conservation
A Bit of Wildfire Isn’t Necessarily a Bad Thing
For some species it’s a threat, but for others it’s essential
Conservation
What Losing One Million Species Means for the Planet—and Humanity
A new UN report finds that at least 1 million species are at risk of extinction. Will this finally be enough to motivate worldwide action?
Conservation
It’s Time to Be Honest about Seafood
If we want to eat sustainably, aquaculture has to be part of the conversation
New Law Would Help Bees—but Could Leave Other Pollinators out in the Cold
Proposed legislation focuses mostly on threats to honeybees and their wild cousins
Conservation
Indigenous Peoples Have a Critical Role in Conserving Nature
Traditional stewardship rights have shielded many of the ecosystems that are still standing
Evolution
Nobelist: Harness Evolution as a Problem-Solving Algorithm
Frances Arnold, the Caltech scientist who shared the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, says evolution can show us how to solve problems of sustainability.
Environment
“Bomb Carbon” Has Been Found in Deep-Ocean Creatures
The detection of this radioactive relic of nuclear weapons tests in a remote environment shows humanity’s far-reaching environmental impact
Conservation
Modern Zoos Aren’t Just for Entertainment
They're animal welfare research and conservation institutions as well
Climate Change
Could Air Conditioners Help Cool the Planet?
Researchers want to outfit air conditioners with carbon-capture technology. Christopher Intagliata reports.
EARTH
Humans Are Driving One Million Species to Extinction
Landmark UN-backed report finds that agriculture is one of the biggest threats to Earth’s ecosystems
New York Is Building “Living” Wave Barriers to Prepare for the Next Superstorm
A project off Staten Island aims to dissipate wave energy hitting the shore
Conservation
How to See the Grand Canyon without Dying
Death and serious injury stalk one of the most spectacular geological sites in the world. Learn how you can protect yourself while enjoying the views
Environment
Science News Briefs From All Over
A few brief reports about international science and technology from Liberia to Hawaii, including one on the discovery in Northern Ireland of soil bacteria that stop the growth of MRSA and other superbugs...
Federal Agencies Disagree on Environmental Impacts of Drilling in Alaska
Aspects of climate change were minimized in an analysis of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Seabird Poop Speeds Up Coral Growth
Conservation plans should consider such links between land-based and marine ecosystems
