Environment
A Starfish-Killing, Artificially Intelligent Robot Is Set to Patrol the Great Barrier Reef
Crown of thorns starfish are destroying the reef. Bots that wield poison could dampen the invasion
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Environment
Beyond GPS: The Next High-Tech Frontier in Wild Animal Tracking
Conventional collars show scientists where in the forest a wolf is, but new technology also tells you what the animal is doing hour by hour
Environment
Ten Conservation Headlines that Defined 2015
It’s been a rough year for wildlife, but it hasn’t been without its successes
Baby Whales Pecked to Death by Gulls
Almost all southern right whale calves off the coast of Argentina’s Peninsula Valdez are being fed upon, some fatally, by kelp gulls, which was a rare occurrence four decades ago ...
Mind & Brain
The Power of the Nudge to Change Our Energy Future
A simple change, based on psychology, that increases use of renewable energy
Polar Bears Must Work Harder on Faster Sea Ice Treadmill
Thinner sea ice is getting pushed farther by Arctic winds, which makes polar bears walk more to stay in the same place, increasing their need for food.
Southwest's Conifers Face Trial by Climate Change
Using climate models and tree physiological data, researchers forecast a near-complete annihilation of evergreens in the southwest by the year 2100. Christopher Intagliata reports
Environment
Resplendent Quetzal, Sacred Bird of Maya and Aztecs, Faces Extinction Risk
This amazing bird’s habitat continues to decline throughout Central America
Environment
African Lions Finally Gain Endangered Species Act Protection
The new rules will specifically address trophy hunts, like the one that killed the famous Cecil the lion earlier this year
The Sciences
Elephant Daughters Step Up to Replace Murdered Mothers
After poachers kill matriarchs, daughters try to rebuild social bonds in their groups, but it is a survival struggle
Environment
Feral Cats Are Killing Off One of Australia's Cutest Marsupials
The adorable numbat, the emblem of Western Australia, just got declared as endangered
Environment
Toxic Algae Causing Brain Damage in Sea Lions along California Coast
Brain scans reveal damage that leads to neurological and behavioral changes, including beach strandings
Environment
Lost Butterfly Rediscovered After 56 Years
This critically endangered Brazilian butterfly had only been seen twice before
Energy Secretary Talks Climate Challenge
A brief portion of the December 9 conversation during the climate talks in France between Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz and Scientific American ’s David Biello ...
Environment
World's First Global Deal to Combat Climate Change Adopted in Paris
The Paris pact represents the first worldwide effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in next decade
Evolution
The Epic History of the Horse
Science journalist and equestrian Wendy Williams talks about her new book The Horse: The Epic History of Our Noble Companion
Environment
90-Nation Coalition Aims for Ambitious Climate Change Deal
Among its goals, the coalition of countries, including the U.S., wants an agreement that the world must aim as soon as possible to hold global warming to 1.5-degree Celsius and work toward a long-term low-carbon future ...
Environment
Modoc Sucker Recovers, Leaves Endangered Species List
Once official, it will become only the second fish to leave the protection of the Endangered Species Act
New African Highways Have a High Environmental Price
An analysis determines that many road-building projects in Africa would bring only modest benefits to people, while devastating the environment. Christopher Intagliata reports
Protect the Right Places for Biodiversity
Scientists can provide the info to make sure that the correct areas are chosen for protection to help ensure the continued robustness of a region's biodiversity
