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fromArchDaily
10 hours ago
Design

The Nordic Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale Explores Architecture Through the Lens of the Trans Body

Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Designing at the Edge: 8 Unbuilt Projects Where Architecture Meets Nature

Architectural practice now critically explores the edges of landscape, blending built environments with natural contexts.
fromArchDaily
10 hours ago
Design

The Nordic Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale Explores Architecture Through the Lens of the Trans Body

Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Designing at the Edge: 8 Unbuilt Projects Where Architecture Meets Nature

Architectural practice now critically explores the edges of landscape, blending built environments with natural contexts.
fromNature
1 day ago

Underwater glue shows its sticking power in rubber duck test

Researchers have created a new hydrogel adhesive effective in underwater conditions, using natural principles for enhanced performance.
fromTime Out London
2 days ago

This rare bird is coming back to London after being extinct for 600 years

White storks could be reintroduced to London after being hunted to extinction in the 1400s.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Scientists solve mystery of what's killing billions of starfish off California and the West Coast

Vibrio pectenicida bacteria is killing billions of sea stars along the West Coast, leading to ecological imbalances.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Tapirs, hummingbirds and a billion-dollar bedrock of gold: the Ecuador reserve that is now a battlefield over a new mine

Cajas highland ecosystem faces threats from mining despite its protected status.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Daniel Gomez, botanist: When we give flowers, we are giving sexual organs'

We know much more about plants than nature in general, but like all other areas, there are so many more unknowns than knowns.
Agriculture
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Opinion: We know how to coexist with bears and wolves. Will we kill them instead?

Humans have an emotional relationship with predators, simultaneously revering and demonizing them. We buy over 100 million teddy bears annually for children, while hunting 50,000 real bears yearly.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

The wildfire that destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge a month ago is still growing

The wildfire at Grand Canyon National Park has scorched over 100,000 acres, threatening both historic structures and local ecosystems.
LA food
fromJuxtapoz
2 weeks ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - how deep how far we can go: Aya Takano @ Perrotin, Los Angeles

Aya Takano's exhibition explores memory, ancestral consciousness, and biological interconnectedness through new paintings, drawings, and installations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

In Ukraine's bombed out reservoir a huge forest has grown is it a return to life or a toxic timebomb?

The Great Meadow, once submerged, is now a young forest, symbolizing an ancient landscape lost to the Soviet Union's Kakhovka dam and later revealed by the explosion of the Nova Kakhovka dam, showcasing the dual nature of ecological regeneration and potential hazards.
Environment
fromsilive
2 weeks ago

From opposition to collaboration: Staten Island's Protectors of Pine Oak Woods turns 50

"In the beginning, we were litigious, we were out protesting, and that has kind of changed over the decades and we've turned into an organization that primarily does its work behind the scenes."
Environment
Science
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Is better human health hidden in the sea?

Invertebrates in the sunlight zone exhibit remarkable abilities such as regeneration, strength, and adaptation.
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Huge swarm of LADYBIRDS hits the UK - in largest sighting since 1976

Britons have been forced to take shelter in their cars due to a massive influx of ladybirds across towns and cities, marking the largest sighting since 1976.
Environment
#climate-change
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Public health

Getting Sneezier? Blame Climate Change for Making Fungal Allergy Season Longer | KQED

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Public health

Getting Sneezier? Blame Climate Change for Making Fungal Allergy Season Longer | KQED

fromHigh Country News
3 weeks ago

Two hotshots, two memoirs - High Country News

Ramsey's Wildfire Days was published June 17, and Selby's Hotshot will be released on Aug.12.
Mental health
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 weeks ago

raphaelle peria carves nature's decay onto photos in BMW's les rencontres d'arles exhibition

'There is a big problem here: there is a mushroom with a disease that came in the trees, and they will die in a few years. We don't know exactly when, and if we don't find a solution for this mushroom, so we have to cut down all the trees.'
Environment
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Killer in the nest: how young storks are being strangled by plastic

Plastic baler twine is causing injury and death among bird chicks, exemplified by a stork chick that could not survive due to severe wounds.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters: I'm absolutely hooked by this cheeky, danger-packed reality show

The show knows that's why we love them. You can feel it straining against its moral imperative to educate us as to why these beasts are mostly harmless, necessary and misunderstood.
Film
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Next time you see a vulture picking over a carcass, say 'thank you!'

Vulture populations declined from 50 million to thousands due to diclofenac poisoning, impacting ecosystem health and human safety.
#wildlife-conservation
fromDesign You Trust - Design Daily Since 2007
3 weeks ago

Beautiful Nature-Winning Photos from the 2025 BigPicture Natural World Awards

The 2025 BigPicture Natural World Awards celebrate diverse and stunning photography of nature, emphasizing ecological significance and the need for preservation.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Bigger Than Ever, the SF Art Book Fair Returns With Zines and Small Presses Galore

The San Francisco Art Book Fair features diverse small publishers with a focus on ecology and grassroots movements.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

It was filthy and it stank terribly': how Europe's dirtiest river was brought back to life

The Emscher river has transformed from a polluted sewer into a restored ecosystem teeming with life.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Why are some of Britain's ancient woodlands failing to regenerate?

Ancient woodlands across the UK are failing to regenerate, with significant declines in sapling populations observed in multiple research sites.
SF food
fromFuncheap
4 weeks ago

SF Art Book Fair 2025 (July 10-13)

The 2025 San Francisco Art Book Fair will be held from July 10-13, featuring independent publishers and discussions on the future of print culture.
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Fish Are Smarter Than You Think

Researchers created a cognitive testing apparatus applicable across diverse fish species, allowing examination of cognition in their natural habitats, revealing more about their cognitive abilities.
Science
#wildlife
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Composer Ellie Wilson's new music is inspired by ecological data on moth movements

I really wanted to make something that was partly created by the insects themselves. That was really important to me.
Music
#invasive-species
fromNature
1 month ago

How much energy is wasted from making a cup of tea?

Energy-saving initiatives in Britain have shown lukewarm results, with citizens not fully engaging in measures to reduce energy consumption despite rising bills.
Environment
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

How much do wetlands like the Everglades protect private properties?

Wetlands are crucial for flood protection in South Florida.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Poem of the week: Nest Box by Simon Armitage

The poems in Dwell celebrate the connection between nature and human perception, engaging readers with humor and ecological themes.
fromHackernoon
5 years ago

These Algorithms Were Meant to Improve the Human Condition: They Failed | HackerNoon

"A new term, Waldsterben (forest death), entered the German vocabulary to describe the worst cases."
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Extinction crisis' could see 500 bird species vanish within a century report

The extinction crisis is unprecedented in modern times, with over 500 bird species potentially vanishing due to habitat loss, increasing this number threefold from past centuries.
World news
#art
fromKqed
1 month ago

'Endling' Is a Shape-Shifting Debut That Takes on Heavy Themes With Humor

The story intricately weaves themes of conservation, personal struggle, and the complexities of Ukrainian identity amid war.
Science
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Garden slugs and snails could now be considered venomous, study finds

Many species previously deemed harmless may be recognized as venomous, altering our understanding of venom.
New definitions of venom could expand classifications significantly in evolutionary research.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It takes 25 years for a footprint to disappear' the secret, beguiling magic of Britain's bogs

Bogs are vital ecosystems that provide essential services like carbon storage and water filtration.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Cuckoo's Lea by Michael Warren review a magical ornithological history of Britain

Old place names connect us to historical relationships with nature, particularly birds, enriching our sense of belonging.
frombrooklyneagle.com
1 month ago

PREMIUM Retired NYC Parks Chief Naturalist gives firsthand account of Marine Park history

Feller emphasized that the transformation of Marine Park from a garbage dump to a vibrant natural habitat reflects significant ecological resilience and community interest.
NYC politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

The secret garden where you can share seeds and learn to grow veg

This two-acre secret garden, once a derelict nursery, has transformed into the UK's first center for food, ecology, and creativity, fostering community engagement.
London politics
#conservation
Food & drink
fromNature
1 month ago

Minuscule worms form living towers to hunt for food

Roundworms adapt to food scarcity by forming climbing towers to access larger food sources.
fromDocumentjournal
1 month ago

At Performance Space New York, Tara-Jo Tashna builds a sonic sanctuary

Tara-Jo Tashna's latest project, A. Garden, aims to explore joy, ecology, and resistance through performative experiences, fostering connections between human beings and nature.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Trump's War on Nature Is Up Against a Powerful New Resistance Movement

The Klamath River's restoration signifies a major ecological success following the removal of four dams, critical for salmon and watershed health.
East Bay food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Celebrate all things uni at the Mendocino Urchin Festival in June

The Mendocino Urchin Festival combines culinary experiences with marine education, focusing on the ecological importance of sea urchins.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Nature returns to Ukraine's ravaged Kakhovka Dam landscape DW 06/11/2025

The Kakhovka Dam's destruction has led to ecological rejuvenation of the Dnipro floodplains, showcasing nature's resilience and transformation.
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

New species of creatures and plants found in Olympic Park

The latest discoveries were made during a Bioblitz biological survey by volunteers and experts, showcasing impressive biodiversity growth since the 2012 London Olympics.
London politics
#dinosaurs
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Machine Learning for the Birds: Building Your Own Bird Vocalization Classifier | HackerNoon

The BirdCLEF+ 2025 competition seeks to enhance bird vocalization classification beyond existing models.
Audio-based species identification is significantly more effective than visual methods among experts.
#biodiversity
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Half the tree of life': ecologists' horror as nature reserves are emptied of insects

Daniel Janzen's injury led to profound observation of biodiversity in Costa Rican forests, sparking a lifelong passion for studying insects.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
OMG science

Scientists want to track the world's biodiversity using DNA in the air

Biodiversity is challenging to quantify but essential to understand, especially as many species face extinction due to human impacts.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Scientists want to track the world's biodiversity using DNA in the air

Biodiversity is challenging to quantify but essential to understand, especially as many species face extinction due to human impacts.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Invasion of the Indio Maiz Biological Reserve: Nicaraguan settlers besiege Costa Rica

Jose Maria Flores Arroliga thrives as a farmer in Costa Rica's San Juan River area, emphasizing the region's ecological importance.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Ibiza's iconic wall lizards are being wiped out by an invasive snake that's already on 90% of the island

The invasive horseshoe whip snake is dramatically threatening the Ibiza wall lizard population.
The invasion's rapid progression could lead to the extinction of endemic lizards on Ibiza.
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Florida is crawling with lizards. But which ones can actually hurt you?

Florida is home to many nonnative lizard species, most of which are harmless to humans.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

These tiny worms form living towers to become super-organism

Nematodes form living towers to survive and transport collectively, a behavior previously thought to occur only in labs. It’s been observed in nature.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Hidden Highgate garden with 'big ideas' unveils new barns and cafe

The relaunch of OmVed gardens marks its transformation into a learning hub that emphasizes healthy eating, creative workshops, and engagement with nature.
London startup
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rarely seen metres-long doomsday' oarfish washes up on Tasmania's wild west coast

An oarfish was discovered on Tasmania's west coast, a rare occurrence as these fish are typically seen in deep ocean waters.
New York City
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This interactive map shows you what your NYC block looked like 400 years ago

The Welikia Project reveals NYC's ecological history, enriching urban awareness and planning.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

ikkibawiKrrr: 'We spend a lot of time visiting sites and being with people'

"For us, this process goes beyond research or preparation - it's an essential part of the work itself. Unexpected conversations and relationships that arise in the field often lead to stories and connections we could not have imagined beforehand."
Arts
Graphic design
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Peter Kuper's Graphic Novel, Where the Insects Draw Us

Peter Kuper's 'Insectopolis' merges graphic narratives with deep ecological themes, engaging readers through a fascinating exploration of insects and their connection to human life.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Huge, blue creature spotted in island cave for first time in decades, shocked scientists reveal

A blue crab sighting marks the first indication of coconut crabs in Car Nicobar in 150 years, highlighting environmental recovery.
World politics
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Is Afghanistan's future canal the final nail in Aral Sea's coffin?

The construction of the Qosh Tepa Canal poses severe threats to water security in Central Asia.
Redirecting river flow for irrigation may lead to conflict and economic hardship.
Collaboration among Central Asian countries is essential to address water scarcity.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Biaowieza Forest: Europe's Last Medieval Woodland? - Medievalists.net

Białowieża Forest represents an exception among European forests due to its preservation as a royal hunting reserve.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Wildfire warning signs put up in Peak District as climate crisis increases threat

The UK installs wildfire warning signs for the first time due to increasing fire risks from climate change.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Review: 'When It All Burns': Sobering lessons about growing fire dangers from the front lines

In the past two decades, wildfires have been doing things not even computer models can predict, environmental events that have scientists racking their brains for appropriately Dystopian technology: firenados, gigafires, megafires.
Books
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

California hummingbird beaks transformed by feeders: more tapered and longer'

Human-made hummingbird feeders have driven evolutionary changes in Anna's hummingbirds, affecting their beak shapes and expanding their range dramatically.
Parenting
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Adolescent capuchins kidnap the offspring of howler monkeys out of boredom

Teenage capuchins on Jicaron Island exhibited unusual infanticide behavior towards howler monkey babies, likely driven by boredom rather than evolutionary competition.
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Mighty microbes - the invisible forces that can save the world

Microbes are essential allies in maintaining ecological balance and human health, challenging historical misconceptions about their role in our world.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Is there life after extinction? Some Bay Area scientists and conservationists are trying to find out

The Silvery Blue butterfly's release marks a hopeful step towards de-extinction efforts aimed at restoring ecological roles lost through previous extinctions.
Parenting
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Baby Pilot Whales Are Swimming with Iceland's Orcas. No One Knows Why

Killer whales have been observed interacting with baby pilot whales, prompting investigations into the nature of these unique encounters.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Herve Kempf, journalist: The super-rich like Musk and Bezos promote a cultural model that represents an ecological disaster'

The rich are significantly contributing to ecological disasters, with capitalism increasingly disregarding social and environmental issues.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

As cicadas emerge in Mass., experts say to protect them

"When you're dealing with any species at the edge of the range, they're always on the verge of just blinking out of existence. That's the big concern that we have with this population on Cape Cod and the one on Long Island."
Boston food
fromNature
2 months ago

What language do bats speak? I'm trying to find out

Understanding bat vocalizations enhances conservation efforts and species management.
Miami Marlins
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Florida kids love this mosquito center. Just don't call it a museum.

The community center in St. Johns County educates residents about mosquito control through engaging exhibits and activities, emphasizing the insect's ecological importance.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What links butterfly, air, French and Glasgow? The Saturday quiz

Thomas Austin introduced rabbits to Australia in 1859, causing ecological and agricultural challenges.
Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian is married to Serena Williams.
The shipping forecast area Plymouth is named after a UK city.
Diamond has the chemical formula C.
Mrs. Dalloway, a character by Virginia Woolf, is celebrated for her love of life and London.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Don't Let Your Kid Stack Rocks On Hikes This Summer. Here's Why.

Every time we move a rock, we are disrupting the environment by displacing established biology and expediting change that plants and animals must then exert energy to adapt to.
Parenting
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Flood waters pour into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in rare spectacle supercharged by climate change'

A significant influx of floodwater into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre marks a transformative event for the area.
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