Climate Change
A Tree and Its People in a Warming Landscape
Conservation scientist Lauren Oakes discusses her book about Alaska ecology and sociology, In Search of the Canary Tree: The Story of a Scientist, a Cypress, and a Changing World...
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Conservation
The Birds That Are Helping Save Their Own Species
Blackpoll warblers wearing geolocator backpacks are revealing where they rest during migration
Environment
Big Data Has Transformed Agriculture—In Some Places, Anyway
Poorer parts of the world lag far behind in getting the tools they need to thrive
Conservation
Forests Are a Low-Tech but High-Impact Way to Fight Climate Change
Keeping forests intact can go a long way toward saving the planet
Rebuilt Wetlands Can Protect Shorelines Better Than Walls
Fortified wetlands can protect shorelines better than hard structures
Biology
Bumblebee Queens Prefer Layovers to Nonstop Flights
Scientists tracked bumblebee queens with radar when they emerged from hibernation and found the bees take only brief flights en route to a new nest. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Amphibian-Killing Invasive Fungus Causes Record Wildlife Loss
The chytrid fungus has hit 500 species of amphibians, driving dozens to extinction in recent decades
Coastal Conservation Plan Sparks Fight Over Sand
Beach communities that rely on dredging to replenish protective dunes object to expanded federal protections
Conservation
We Are All Tortoises
When it comes to climate change, reptiles and humans alike need a healthy and biologically diverse world to thrive
Conservation
Climate Change Claims Its First Mammal Extinction
The Bramble Cay melomys, a tiny island rodent, was wiped out by sea-level rise, according to the government of Australia.
Conservation
Study on Weed Killers and Monarch Butterflies Spurs Ecological Flap
Some scientists question museum data analysis that suggests Roundup is not responsible for the insects’ decline
Environment
A Major Migratory Bird Habitat Is in Danger
North America’s Great Basin is getting warmer, drier and saltier
Conservation
Something to Crow About: The Rise of Conservation Genomics
Understanding the genomes of endangered species could help stop their slide toward extinction
Conservation
Crocking the Genetic Code
New genetic tests may reveal the secret to saving the critically endangered Siamese crocodile from extinction
Conservation
Animal Migrations Track with Wikipedia Searches
By analyzing nearly 2.5 billion Wikipedia page views, researchers found species searches reflect seasonal animal migrations and plant blooming. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Faux Fish Might Help Aquaculture Keep Feeding the World
Some unexpected alternatives could avoid depleting the wild fish that farmed seafood eats
Conservation
Science News Briefs from around the Globe
A few brief reports about international science and technology from Greenland to Palau, including one on the discovery of a trove of mummified cats in Egypt.
Conservation
Happy Centennial, Grand Canyon!
Grand Canyon National Park turned 100 last week. Find out more about this phenomenal geologic treasure through some excellent books and videos
Conservation
Breeding the "Snot Otter"
The gigantic Ozark hellbender salamander is in trouble in the wild, but one zoo—and a hard-working team—is helping to boost its populations
Do Dams Increase Water Use?
Reservoirs may promote waste by creating a false sense of water security
