How can humans save threatened sharks?

"There is a path forward to avoid a global extinction crisis for sharks, but the time to act is now."

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
Feb. 5, 2024 ~9 min

Sea otters’ love of crabs gives salt marshes a second chance

"The sea otters are stabilizing [these creek banks] for free in exchange for an all-you-can-eat crab feast."

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
Feb. 1, 2024 ~8 min


What will city growth do to waste?

With more and more people living in cities, new research digs into growth's effect on trash, wastewater, and greenhouse gas emissions.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Jan. 31, 2024 ~5 min

North American birds are in decline, but you can help

Bird populations in North America are in steep decline. A new study points to window collisions, cats, and habitat loss—and what you can do to help.

Margaret Ashburn-Virginia Tech • futurity
Jan. 29, 2024 ~5 min

Tiny invasive ant makes hunting harder for lions

A tiny invasive ant is disrupting the life of African lions. It's making it harder for them to hunt zebra, their preferred prey.

Karen Dooley-Florida • futurity
Jan. 26, 2024 ~6 min

Single-celled microbe helps corals deal with hot water

"This is the first time that a non-algae microbe has been shown to influence the ability of corals to survive a heat-stress event."

Diana Udel - U. Miami • futurity
Jan. 23, 2024 ~5 min

Produce from urban farms has 6X larger carbon footprint

Fruits and veggies from urban farms and gardens have a carbon footprint that is, on average, six times greater than conventionally grown produce.

Jim Erickson-U. Michigan • futurity
Jan. 22, 2024 ~9 min

‘Growth rings’ in fish bones can reveal climate clues

Just like rings in trees, rings found in the tiny ear bones of fish can reveal clues about the effects of climate change.

Niranjana Rajalakshmi-U. Arizona • futurity
Jan. 18, 2024 ~7 min


New method uses light to capture carbon dioxide

A new method to remove CO2 from the atmosphere involves molecules that become acidic when exposed to light.

Fabio Bergamin-ETH Zurich • futurity
Jan. 12, 2024 ~7 min

Feathers from dead birds shed light on renewable power threat

Scientists are working to understand threats to bird populations from renewable energy plants.

U. Florida • futurity
Jan. 8, 2024 ~5 min

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