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OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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
2 months ago
Social justice

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

fromKqed
1 day ago
Public health

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

OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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
2 months ago
Social justice

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

fromKqed
1 day ago
Public health

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

fromHigh Country News
2 days 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
#photography
#wildlife-conservation
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days 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
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
6 days ago

13-year-old builds 3D-printed beehive in his bedroom - Yanko Design

Oliver Taylor, a 13-year-old from Utah, innovatively designed a 3D-printed beehive in his bedroom capable of housing 30,000 to 40,000 bees. His beehive connects through a ventilation tube and allows bees access to the outdoors while remaining contained.
Agriculture
#environmental-impact
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.
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.
fromKqed
1 week ago

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

Ocean Escalanti leads a discussion at the San Francisco Art Book Fair focused on small publishers and their works related to ecology, homesteading, and the natural world.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

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

Strolling beside the Emscher, the Tyczkowskis say it is the stench that they remember most about the river's darker days. The whole thing was filthy and it stank terribly.
Environment
#biodiversity
#sustainability
London food
fromianVisits
2 months ago

From ancient sourdough to lab-grown meat - the Science Museum to explore the evolution of food

The Science Museum's exhibition will address the evolution of food production and its environmental impact.
London food
fromianVisits
2 months ago

From ancient sourdough to lab-grown meat - the Science Museum to explore the evolution of food

The Science Museum's exhibition will address the evolution of food production and its environmental impact.
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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 week 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
2 weeks 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
fromHackernoon
4 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
#art
#conservation
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

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

I have learned that time behaves differently. It stretches out like the bog landscape, seeming to still the world beyond. There is something very special about that.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

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

Warren skillfully links our contemporary understanding of place names to the rich histories and connections that shape our relationship with birds, showcasing nuances in language and culture.
London politics
#community-engagement
fromNature
1 month ago

Minuscule worms form living towers to hunt for food

In times of food scarcity, tiny roundworms exhibit a fascinating behavior where they form towers, creating a living structure that enables them to access larger animals for nutrients.
Food & drink
Arts
fromDocumentjournal
1 month ago

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

Tara-Jo Tashna's project A. Garden explores joy, ecology, and resistance through multidimensional performances and human-nature connections.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Celebrate all things uni at the Mendocino Urchin Festival in June

The fourth annual Mendocino Urchin Festival offers a deep dive into culinary delights and marine education, emphasizing the importance of sea urchins in ecosystem health.
East Bay food
#dinosaurs
#architecture
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month 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.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month 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.
fromHackernoon
11 months ago

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

The article details the launch of the BirdCLEF+ 2025 competition, aiming to create a classification model for identifying bird species from audio, expanding beyond existing classifiers.
Data science
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

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

Things like anoles probably won't break the skin if they bite you. They'll just leave little indentations.
Miami food
#marine-biology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Parenting

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.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

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

Contemporary Korean artists are recognized for their global potential, focusing on ecological and community interconnectedness.
Graphic design
fromThe Nation
1 month 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.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
fromeuronews
1 month ago

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

Afghanistan's Qosh Tepa Canal will redirect 20-30% of the Amu Darya River flow, threatening Central Asia's water security by drastically reducing water supplies for downstream countries.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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

From a hummingbird's point of view, the feeders are a no-brainer. Imagine you have a bunch of flowers and the shape of the flower is going to constrain how efficiently you can feed from that flower.
Silicon Valley food
#animal-behavior
OMG science
fromNature
1 month 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.
#nature
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
2 months ago

You cannot put the wind in a bag: How we learned to see nature

We often perceive nature solely for its utility, overlooking its intrinsic value and interconnectedness.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

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

"Florida has the distinction of being one of the most pestiferous places on the planet. That museum is teaching us that we need to learn something about mosquitoes and viruses and plants and water and our place in that ecology."
Miami Marlins
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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

In 1859, Thomas Austin notoriously introduced rabbits to Australia, which led to significant ecological consequences, impacting native wildlife and contributing to agricultural challenges.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Octopus! review Phoebe Waller-Bridge's ocean documentary is a total waste of her talents

Waller-Bridge's commentary, blending humor with nature's profundity, captures both the intelligence of octopuses and the challenge of understanding them without anthropomorphism.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'Screaming' trees spread across US as cicada brood emerges after 17 years

"The trees will just be screaming with all these males singing," Kritsky said to FOX Weather. "I have measured the intensity - the highest I've found is just over 100 decibels."
Bicycling
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Bats learn to identify prey by listening to mating calls, study says

The bats probably learn which frogs are worth pursuing over time, suggesting that juvenile bats initially respond to toxicity rather than palatability.
Science
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