Andres Jaque, architect: The street of the future is a bustling street, full of life and shade'Architecture must evolve to repair ecology while addressing climate change effectively.
Daily briefing: Nature denounces Trump's attack on US researchThe global community must unite to defend science, especially in light of recent political challenges to climate research in the US.AI presents a transformative opportunity to enhance poverty research and demographic analysis despite its potential biases.
When the woods are your climate change lab - Harvard GazetteHarvard Forest researchers perceive climate changes as profound realities affecting their shared environment and labor of love.
Atlantic oceanic droughts do not threaten Asian water tower - NatureThe article highlights the need for interdisciplinary approaches to address environmental challenges in the Tibetan Plateau.
How We Can Stop the Next Viral PandemicBats have evolved unique immune systems that allow them to coexist with many viruses but are increasingly threatening human health due to habitat destruction.
California's Problem Now Isn't Fire-It's RainCalifornia is experiencing increased wildfire frequency and intensity due to urban expansion and climate change, leading to severe ecological consequences.
Andres Jaque, architect: The street of the future is a bustling street, full of life and shade'Architecture must evolve to repair ecology while addressing climate change effectively.
Daily briefing: Nature denounces Trump's attack on US researchThe global community must unite to defend science, especially in light of recent political challenges to climate research in the US.AI presents a transformative opportunity to enhance poverty research and demographic analysis despite its potential biases.
When the woods are your climate change lab - Harvard GazetteHarvard Forest researchers perceive climate changes as profound realities affecting their shared environment and labor of love.
Atlantic oceanic droughts do not threaten Asian water tower - NatureThe article highlights the need for interdisciplinary approaches to address environmental challenges in the Tibetan Plateau.
How We Can Stop the Next Viral PandemicBats have evolved unique immune systems that allow them to coexist with many viruses but are increasingly threatening human health due to habitat destruction.
California's Problem Now Isn't Fire-It's RainCalifornia is experiencing increased wildfire frequency and intensity due to urban expansion and climate change, leading to severe ecological consequences.
New prescribed fire started in El Dorado County on March 2The Chips 196 prescribed burn was initiated to prevent catastrophic wildfires in El Dorado County, California.
Update: Prescribed fire Aikens Pile in Humboldt County - Feb. 3 statusThe Aikens Pile prescribed burn helps prevent catastrophic wildfires through controlled fire techniques.
New prescribed fire started in El Dorado County on March 2The Chips 196 prescribed burn was initiated to prevent catastrophic wildfires in El Dorado County, California.
Update: Prescribed fire Aikens Pile in Humboldt County - Feb. 3 statusThe Aikens Pile prescribed burn helps prevent catastrophic wildfires through controlled fire techniques.
Rare video captures super pod of 2,000 dolphins breaching and playing off Monterey Bay coastA captain captured video of a rare super pod of over 2,000 dolphins, including elusive northern right whale dolphins, in Monterey Bay.
What a Crab Sees Before It Gets Eaten by a CuttlefishCuttlefish use elaborate camouflage techniques to deceive their prey, as documented in recent observational studies.
A gang of orcas uses an Ingenious techniques to hunt whale sharks in MexicoMoctezuma, a 50-year-old orca, leads sophisticated hunts against whale sharks, showcasing unique hunting techniques and behaviors of its pod.
Orcas hunt great white sharks in Australian waters and eat their livers, 50cm bite mark confirmsOrcas selectively prey on great white sharks in Australia, particularly targeting their livers, as confirmed by recent DNA analysis.
Animals in sticky situationsThe article highlights diverse creatures' unique attachment mechanisms and the ecological significance of the Indian Ocean's ecosystems.
Love bite! Male sharks grasp females with their TEETH during sexMale sharks inflict severe injuries on females during mating, highlighting the dangers of their mating behavior.
Rare video captures super pod of 2,000 dolphins breaching and playing off Monterey Bay coastA captain captured video of a rare super pod of over 2,000 dolphins, including elusive northern right whale dolphins, in Monterey Bay.
What a Crab Sees Before It Gets Eaten by a CuttlefishCuttlefish use elaborate camouflage techniques to deceive their prey, as documented in recent observational studies.
A gang of orcas uses an Ingenious techniques to hunt whale sharks in MexicoMoctezuma, a 50-year-old orca, leads sophisticated hunts against whale sharks, showcasing unique hunting techniques and behaviors of its pod.
Orcas hunt great white sharks in Australian waters and eat their livers, 50cm bite mark confirmsOrcas selectively prey on great white sharks in Australia, particularly targeting their livers, as confirmed by recent DNA analysis.
Animals in sticky situationsThe article highlights diverse creatures' unique attachment mechanisms and the ecological significance of the Indian Ocean's ecosystems.
Love bite! Male sharks grasp females with their TEETH during sexMale sharks inflict severe injuries on females during mating, highlighting the dangers of their mating behavior.
Tracking gulls to prevent a bird flu pandemicIceland's unique geography makes it a critical hub for avian influenza virus spread between Europe and North America.
Trump national parks cuts put America's largest reservoir in dangerLake Mead is vital for Nevada's economy and water supply, facing ecological challenges and personnel upheaval under administration changes.
L.A. coyotes less likely to spend time in wealthy areas in their home range, study findsCoyotes in L.A. prefer less affluent areas despite greenery and prey abundance in wealthier neighborhoods.
This City's Sewer System Is Full of Alligators, but It's Not New YorkUrban legends of alligators in NYC sewers contrast with the reality of Florida's alligators using storm drains to navigate urban areas.
L.A. coyotes less likely to spend time in wealthy areas in their home range, study findsCoyotes in L.A. prefer less affluent areas despite greenery and prey abundance in wealthier neighborhoods.
This City's Sewer System Is Full of Alligators, but It's Not New YorkUrban legends of alligators in NYC sewers contrast with the reality of Florida's alligators using storm drains to navigate urban areas.
Reconnecting with the Earth, Cyrah Dardas Collages Paintings with Handmade PigmentsCyrah Dardas creates art from nature and foraged materials, reflecting themes of belonging and connection to the environment.
NBC's "The Americas" is a Gorgeous but Shallow Look at the Natural World | TV/Streaming | Roger EbertNBC's 'The Americas' wildlife docuseries feels like a missed opportunity due to its repetitive approach and lack of ecological urgency.
After land abandonment, should we tend nature or set it free?Abandoning farmland can lead to increased biodiversity as nature reclaims the land.
Time and Geography Dissolve in Otherworldly Landscapes by Sholto BlissettSholto Blissett's paintings challenge our understanding of nature, blending artistry with elements of architecture and light to evoke deep connections with the environment.
Reconnecting with the Earth, Cyrah Dardas Collages Paintings with Handmade PigmentsCyrah Dardas creates art from nature and foraged materials, reflecting themes of belonging and connection to the environment.
NBC's "The Americas" is a Gorgeous but Shallow Look at the Natural World | TV/Streaming | Roger EbertNBC's 'The Americas' wildlife docuseries feels like a missed opportunity due to its repetitive approach and lack of ecological urgency.
After land abandonment, should we tend nature or set it free?Abandoning farmland can lead to increased biodiversity as nature reclaims the land.
Time and Geography Dissolve in Otherworldly Landscapes by Sholto BlissettSholto Blissett's paintings challenge our understanding of nature, blending artistry with elements of architecture and light to evoke deep connections with the environment.
Not just ships: The expansion of the Panama Canal also facilitates the transit of invasive fishThe expansion of the Panama Canal is leading to significant ecological changes, promoting the invasion of fish species between oceans.
Bair Island Volunteer WorkdayVolunteer to restore tidal wetlands in Redwood City.No experience required, all ages welcomed with adult supervision for minors.
Toadstool with teeth and ghostly palm among plant and fungus finds of 2024A diverse array of new plant and fungi species has been discovered, with urgent conservation needs due to habitat destruction.
Charles Darwin's brilliance was continuously evolvingScientific creativity is a cumulative process rather than a linear one.
Nature's "perfect balance" is a mystery scientists are trying to decodeCertain species are crucial for ecological balance, and their loss may lead to community collapse.
The tree frog die-off that sparked a global mystery - and revealed a dark truth | Aeon VideosThe documentary details Karen Lips's shocking discovery of a missing frog species, emphasizing human impact on ecosystems.It portrays a global ecological crisis through personal narrative and artistic representation.
Murder Hornet' Has Been Eradicated From the U.S., Officials SayThe murder hornet has been successfully eradicated from Washington State after extensive tracking and elimination efforts over five years.
Bair Island Volunteer WorkdayVolunteer to restore tidal wetlands in Redwood City.No experience required, all ages welcomed with adult supervision for minors.
Toadstool with teeth and ghostly palm among plant and fungus finds of 2024A diverse array of new plant and fungi species has been discovered, with urgent conservation needs due to habitat destruction.
Charles Darwin's brilliance was continuously evolvingScientific creativity is a cumulative process rather than a linear one.
Nature's "perfect balance" is a mystery scientists are trying to decodeCertain species are crucial for ecological balance, and their loss may lead to community collapse.
The tree frog die-off that sparked a global mystery - and revealed a dark truth | Aeon VideosThe documentary details Karen Lips's shocking discovery of a missing frog species, emphasizing human impact on ecosystems.It portrays a global ecological crisis through personal narrative and artistic representation.
Murder Hornet' Has Been Eradicated From the U.S., Officials SayThe murder hornet has been successfully eradicated from Washington State after extensive tracking and elimination efforts over five years.
Study: Cuttlefish adapt camouflage displays when hunting preyCuttlefish adapt their camouflage based on environmental context while hunting.
Squirrels were filmed feasting on tiny rodents. Scientists are perplexed.Squirrels have been observed hunting voles, challenging the perception that they are strictly herbivores and indicating varied dietary habits.
Study: Cuttlefish adapt camouflage displays when hunting preyCuttlefish adapt their camouflage based on environmental context while hunting.
Squirrels were filmed feasting on tiny rodents. Scientists are perplexed.Squirrels have been observed hunting voles, challenging the perception that they are strictly herbivores and indicating varied dietary habits.
'Doomsday' fish found on beach in Mexico sparking fears of disasterAn oarfish washed ashore in the Canary Islands, sparking concerns and interpretations of a coming disaster based on historical beliefs.
Charles Gaines Maps the Meanings of Ancient Baobab Trees in Meticulous ChartsCharles Gaines explores the intersections of nature and culture through art, particularly in his Numbers and Trees series featuring baobabs.
Federal protection for monarch butterflies could help or harm this iconic species, depending on how it's carried outMonarch butterflies are declining dramatically, prompting proposals for their protection under the Endangered Species Act as a threatened species.
AI-Powered Breakthroughs in Animal Communication Open Doors to Deeper Conservation EffortsThe Earth Species Project seeks innovative ways to decode animal communication, enhancing conservation efforts amidst climate change.
They lived through the ice age. Can the mighty musk ox survive the heat?Musk oxen are vital to the Arctic ecosystem, supporting both local economies and Indigenous communities.
SF group purchases land near Russian River for $24 millionSaving 1,517 acres of forest connects protected lands and enhances habitat movement near the Russian River.
Saving old and wise' animals vital for species' survival, say scientistsOlder animals gain knowledge and behaviors that enhance group culture, yet they are declining due to human activities.
The strange Ethiopian nectar-eating wolf: A predator that may also act as a pollinatorEthiopian wolves demonstrate an unexpected behavior of nectar-feeding on flowers, suggesting a complex relationship with local flora.
Federal protection for monarch butterflies could help or harm this iconic species, depending on how it's carried outMonarch butterflies are declining dramatically, prompting proposals for their protection under the Endangered Species Act as a threatened species.
AI-Powered Breakthroughs in Animal Communication Open Doors to Deeper Conservation EffortsThe Earth Species Project seeks innovative ways to decode animal communication, enhancing conservation efforts amidst climate change.
They lived through the ice age. Can the mighty musk ox survive the heat?Musk oxen are vital to the Arctic ecosystem, supporting both local economies and Indigenous communities.
SF group purchases land near Russian River for $24 millionSaving 1,517 acres of forest connects protected lands and enhances habitat movement near the Russian River.
Saving old and wise' animals vital for species' survival, say scientistsOlder animals gain knowledge and behaviors that enhance group culture, yet they are declining due to human activities.
The strange Ethiopian nectar-eating wolf: A predator that may also act as a pollinatorEthiopian wolves demonstrate an unexpected behavior of nectar-feeding on flowers, suggesting a complex relationship with local flora.
Flight costs from France to rise as government more than doubles air taxThe French government is increasing the solidarity tax on airline tickets to address ecological and fiscal concerns, impacting competitiveness in global travel.
A Fungus That Turns Spiders Into Zombies Is a Discovery to Haunt Your NightmaresA newly discovered fungus hijacks spiders to spread spores, turning them into zombie hosts, showcasing a complex adaptation in nature.
Did the U.S. send rabbits to France after the country accidentally killed off its bunny population?A portion of the rabbit control story is true; myxomatosis caused a significant population decline in France.The introduction of myxomatosis in Australia also resulted in a drastic reduction of rabbits.
Bats 'surf' the wind to travel hundreds of miles a night, study findsBats exhibit complex migration patterns across Europe, utilizing wind support similar to birds, revealed through innovative tracking technologies.
Which Came First, Color Vision or Colorful Things?Animals had color vision 500 million years ago, long before vibrant colors evolved.
The Elephantine Memories of Food-Caching BirdsAnimals have remarkable spatial memories for locating food, contrasting human difficulties in remembering the locations of everyday objects.
Bats catch a lift from storm winds on long-distance migrationsBats employ strategic timing for migration, leveraging environmental conditions to enhance energy efficiency while traveling significant distances.
This Frog Is In Its Belly Flop Era | DefectorCricket frogs, often seen skittering across water, actually submerge completely between hops, revealing unexpected complexities in their locomotion.
It's a dietary niche': researchers amazed to find squirrels hunt and eat volesCalifornia ground squirrels actively hunt voles, contradicting previous beliefs of them being primarily herbivorous, revealing complex dietary behaviors.
Bats 'surf' the wind to travel hundreds of miles a night, study findsBats exhibit complex migration patterns across Europe, utilizing wind support similar to birds, revealed through innovative tracking technologies.
Which Came First, Color Vision or Colorful Things?Animals had color vision 500 million years ago, long before vibrant colors evolved.
The Elephantine Memories of Food-Caching BirdsAnimals have remarkable spatial memories for locating food, contrasting human difficulties in remembering the locations of everyday objects.
Bats catch a lift from storm winds on long-distance migrationsBats employ strategic timing for migration, leveraging environmental conditions to enhance energy efficiency while traveling significant distances.
This Frog Is In Its Belly Flop Era | DefectorCricket frogs, often seen skittering across water, actually submerge completely between hops, revealing unexpected complexities in their locomotion.
It's a dietary niche': researchers amazed to find squirrels hunt and eat volesCalifornia ground squirrels actively hunt voles, contradicting previous beliefs of them being primarily herbivorous, revealing complex dietary behaviors.
7 Curiousssss Snake Facts for the Lunar New YearThe Year of the Snake emphasizes the ecological importance of snakes as symbols of wisdom and change.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the HummingbirdFlower mites can sense electric fields generated by hummingbirds, enabling them to travel between flowers more efficiently.
A Mite's Leap Of Electric Faith Into A Hummingbird Nostril | DefectorHummingbird mites utilize electrostatic attraction to effectively leap onto hummingbirds for transport from flower to flower.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the HummingbirdFlower mites can sense electric fields generated by hummingbirds, enabling them to travel between flowers more efficiently.
A Mite's Leap Of Electric Faith Into A Hummingbird Nostril | DefectorHummingbird mites utilize electrostatic attraction to effectively leap onto hummingbirds for transport from flower to flower.
Soviet-era cinema transformed into culture centre in KazakhstanThe Tselinny Center for Contemporary Culture in Almaty marks a significant cultural milestone, featuring exhibitions on ecology and Kazakh identity.
Star ecologist accused of misconduct loses university postThomas Crowther, influential ecologist, is departing ETH Zurich due to alleged misconduct, impacting his research team and future projects.
Swarm of jellyfish swimming in bioluminescence looks magical' but it's a warning signA significant jellyfish bloom accompanied by bioluminescent algae indicates ecological imbalance in Tasmania's waters.
Frigid temps are cold-blocking 'stressed out' NYC rats from hanky pankyCold weather in NYC is reducing rat mating activity and food availability, aiding in population control.
L.A.'s Wildfire Problem Isn't Going AwayProactive measures are essential to prevent catastrophic fire outcomes prior to ignition.
The 'Dark Prophet' of L.A. Wasn't Dark EnoughNew thinkers are needed to address the changing landscape of fire management in Southern California.
L.A.'s Wildfire Problem Isn't Going AwayProactive measures are essential to prevent catastrophic fire outcomes prior to ignition.
The 'Dark Prophet' of L.A. Wasn't Dark EnoughNew thinkers are needed to address the changing landscape of fire management in Southern California.
A Pair of Landscape Architects Pursue the Wild LifeStimson Landscape Architecture embodies a harmonious blend of modern design and ecological sensitivity in rural Massachusetts.
Beyond black and white: an ecologist applies racial-justice principles to predators and their ecosystemsTyus Williams embodies the intersection of ecology, personal identity, and social justice as he pursues his PhD in wildlife science.
The invasive species that keeps stowing away to HawaiiHawaii is experiencing a rise in illegal, non-native opossum sightings, posing potential risks to local ecosystems and endangered species.
Invasive green crabs threaten West Coast ecosystems. One solution? OttersRestoring sea otter populations can effectively control invasive green crab populations in California estuaries.
The invasive species that keeps stowing away to HawaiiHawaii is experiencing a rise in illegal, non-native opossum sightings, posing potential risks to local ecosystems and endangered species.
Invasive green crabs threaten West Coast ecosystems. One solution? OttersRestoring sea otter populations can effectively control invasive green crab populations in California estuaries.
The forest will survive': the volunteers saving Kharkiv's war-charred woodlandYuriy Bengus is restoring a bombed forest near Kharkiv, embodying hope for ecological resilience amidst ongoing war.
Animals can feel good and evil': film puts new perspective on Ukraine warThe film 'War Through the Eyes of Animals' offers a unique perspective on the Ukraine war by telling stories through the lens of animals.
The forest will survive': the volunteers saving Kharkiv's war-charred woodlandYuriy Bengus is restoring a bombed forest near Kharkiv, embodying hope for ecological resilience amidst ongoing war.
Animals can feel good and evil': film puts new perspective on Ukraine warThe film 'War Through the Eyes of Animals' offers a unique perspective on the Ukraine war by telling stories through the lens of animals.
Why are Californians allowed to keep putting homes where fires burn?California's wildfire response highlights a cycle of destruction and rebuilding, often in high-risk areas.
A Bastion of Los Angeles Hippie Culture Survived the FlamesTopanga Canyon faces significant threats from wildfires, illustrating the challenges of preserving its unique cultural and ecological identity.
Paul Clemence Documents Ruy Ohtake's Bioparque Pantanal in Brazil's WetlandThe Bioparque Pantanal serves as a vital space for cultural, scientific, and ecological exploration, designed to harmonize with its environment.
'Modeling Ecologies: Take Care' creates a living archive of the CaribbeanThe exhibition challenges traditional views of home by highlighting the intersection of architecture, ecology, and culture in the Caribbean context.
Shunde Yunlu Wetland Museum / Studio Link-ArcThe Yunlu Wetland Museum is designed to harmonize with nature while enhancing bird-watching experiences and ecological awareness.
Paul Clemence Documents Ruy Ohtake's Bioparque Pantanal in Brazil's WetlandThe Bioparque Pantanal serves as a vital space for cultural, scientific, and ecological exploration, designed to harmonize with its environment.
'Modeling Ecologies: Take Care' creates a living archive of the CaribbeanThe exhibition challenges traditional views of home by highlighting the intersection of architecture, ecology, and culture in the Caribbean context.
Shunde Yunlu Wetland Museum / Studio Link-ArcThe Yunlu Wetland Museum is designed to harmonize with nature while enhancing bird-watching experiences and ecological awareness.
Norway's Salmon Farming Dilemma (Encore)Norway leads in global salmon export, facing ecological challenges from fish farming.Innovative pilot projects aim to prevent wild fish interbreeding and promote sustainable farming.
This pool cleaning company made a robot turtle to track water quality | TechCrunchBeatbot's RoboTurtle aims to address ecological challenges through technology, embodying a sustainable solution for monitoring waterways.
Norway's Salmon Farming Dilemma (Encore)Norway leads in global salmon export, facing ecological challenges from fish farming.Innovative pilot projects aim to prevent wild fish interbreeding and promote sustainable farming.
This pool cleaning company made a robot turtle to track water quality | TechCrunchBeatbot's RoboTurtle aims to address ecological challenges through technology, embodying a sustainable solution for monitoring waterways.
32 dolphins have died since an oil spill near southern Russia, experts sayThe fuel oil spill in the Kerch Strait has caused significant death among dolphins, severely impacting the local aquatic ecosystem.
Tri Con Dang in Los Altos | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading WeeklyTri Con Dang blends mediums to explore landscapes and urban life, focusing on art's relationship with ecology in his exhibition 'State of Mind'.His art features intricate details that reflect a nuanced understanding of the human experience in relation to the environment.
Trading Natures: Green-Worlds Along the Medieval Silk Road - Medievalists.netThe Silk Road was a conduit for the exchange of ideas about nature, not just goods.
Hummingbirds thrive on an extreme lifestyle. Here's howHummingbirds are more than entertainment; their unique adaptations present intriguing scientific opportunities.
Why bird poop may be the key to stopping the next flu pandemicThe horseshoe crab mating season and shorebird migration present critical opportunities for scientists to study and monitor influenza viruses.
Guardian Australia's best photos of 2024 in picturesTrans rights activists faced police resistance at an anti-trans rally in Melbourne.
Exploring an undersea terrain sculpted by glaciers and volcanoesSediment layers on the seafloor provide a more complete and intact geological record than those on land due to environmental stability.
What Gives Christmas Trees Their Crisp, Cozy Scent?The aroma of Christmas trees comes from terpenes, natural chemicals that play various ecological roles and create distinctive scents when trees warm up.
An Interview with Dan Lie | Berlin Art LinkThis year's Preis der Nationalgalerie was awarded to four artists, highlighting collaboration over competition in the contemporary art scene.
This cute squirrel hides a secret: It's a vicious predatorCalifornia ground squirrels display unexpected predatory behavior, hunting and killing voles, which reveals their complex social structure and eating habits.
When They Hear Plants Crying, Moths Make a DecisionPlants emit ultrasonic clicks when stressed, and some moths interpret these sounds to decide where to lay their eggs.
An eco-light trail, bracing walks and Jane Austen: how to get festive in HampshireGilbert White's House hosts an eco light festival focused on wildlife-friendly lighting, blending ecology with festive enjoyment.
Researchers Release Hawaiian Crows Back Into the WildThe release of Hawaiian crows on Maui represents a new strategy to protect them from predators and contribute to their potential recovery.
An eco-light trail, bracing walks and Jane Austen: how to get festive in HampshireGilbert White's House hosts an eco light festival focused on wildlife-friendly lighting, blending ecology with festive enjoyment.
Researchers Release Hawaiian Crows Back Into the WildThe release of Hawaiian crows on Maui represents a new strategy to protect them from predators and contribute to their potential recovery.