Conservation
Invisible Killers Hitchhike on Native Plant Seedlings
More than a quarter of the seedlings sampled at native plant nurseries were infected with pathogens—which could hamper restoration work. Christopher Intagliata reports.
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Computing
How Many Manatees Are There? There’s an Algorithm for That
Biologists and computers scientists team up to create a census of animal populations
Public Health
Science News from around the Planet
A few brief reports about international science and technology from Germany to Rwanda, including one on the discovery of the world's oldest known brewery, discovered in Israel.
Chemistry
Turn Xmas Tree into Food and Medicine
Pine needles can easily be broken down into sugars as well as the building blocks of paint, adhesives and medicines. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Environment
Frog Picks Maternity Ward Like Goldilocks
The Bahia's broad-snout casque-headed tree frog needs a pool to raise its young that's just right.
Conservation
Swampy Thing: The Giant New Salamander Species Discovered in Florida and Alabama
After decades of rumors and searches, the existence of a two-foot-long amphibian called “the reticulated siren” has finally been confirmed
Environment
Join Blue Planet II Live-Tweet
Starting December 16, ocean scientists will live-tweet the BBC documentary series Blue Planet II, available via Netflix.
Conservation
You Can't Save a Species If It Doesn't Have a Name
A newly discovered plant genus could be wiped out by dams and mining. Could giving it a name save it from extinction?
Conservation
As Winters Warm, Blood-Sucking Ticks Drain Moose Dry
Researchers across New England and Canada scramble to protect the iconic species from growing parasite populations
Conservation
Infectious Outbreaks Threaten the Last Asiatic Lions
Parasites and dog disease in India sweep through the cats’ only home, triggering fears for the species’ survival
Conservation
Utah's Deserts Are Bee Hotspots
The Trump administration is shrinking Utah's desert monuments, stripping some federal protections for wild pollinators. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Conservation
Bees Get Stung by Decision to Scale Back National Monument
The rich flower diversity of Grand Staircase-Escalante supports hundreds of species of bees
Environment
Sponge Cities Can Limit Urban Floods and Droughts
Restoring natural water flows in cities can lessen the impacts of floods and droughts
Conservation
Sacred Groves: An Ancient Tradition of Nature Conservation
Indian villagers are reviving an ancient tradition to enjoy the ecological benefits it confers
Conservation
The Ocean’s Wilderness Areas Are Smaller Than You Think—and They’re Disappearing Fast
Just 13 percent of the ocean remains largely untouched by human activity
Biology
Blue Whales Have Changed Their Tune
In the last few decades blue whale calls have been getting lower in pitch—and a rebound in their numbers may be the reason. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Conservation
Smart Meters Speed Showers
Smart meters on showerheads encouraged hotel guests to conserve—even though they personally saved no money. Christopher Intagliata reports.
#StandWithMashpee: Give Thanks by Helping Preserve Native and Public Lands
The tribe that helped the Pilgrims is fighting for their lands. Here's how to help
Environment
The Hunt for Sky’s “Detergent” Begins in Antarctica
Ice records pre-industrial levels of a chemical that scrubs the atmosphere of greenhouses gases
Environment
The Lawn Grass Probably Isn’t Greener
Conventional lawns are not sustainable, and one expert says it’s time to consider alternatives
