The world’s first environmental clean-up happened 400 million years ago
When it comes to cleaning up land contaminated by toxic waste, we can follow nature’s example before humans populated the earth.
Feb. 2, 2023 • ~6 min
Making room for wildlife: 4 essential reads
The recent goring of a tourist who approached within 10 feet of a bison in Yellowstone National Park is a reminder that wild animals can be dangerous and people should keep safe distances.
June 6, 2022 • ~8 min
How treaties protecting fossil fuel investors could jeopardize global efforts to save the climate – and cost countries billions
A new study adds up the potential legal and financial risk countries could face from hundreds of agreements, like those under the Energy Charter Treaty.
May 5, 2022 • ~9 min
When endangered species recover, humans may need to make room for them – and it's not always easy
It’s usually good news when a once-scarce species starts to recover – unless it starts getting in humans’ way. An ecologist explains how science can help predict unwelcome encounters.
Jan. 6, 2022 • ~9 min
How we created fake smells to trick predators and save endangered birds – podcast
From the archive: using misinformation to fool predators into leaving bird nests alone. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
Aug. 5, 2021 • ~2 min
We discovered what's killing the world's rarest penguin – and it could help us make a vaccine
The bacteria which causes the infection in yellow-eyed penguins is closely related to a human pathogen.
June 11, 2021 • ~5 min
Giant 'toothed' birds flew over Antarctica 40 million to 50 million years ago
Paleontologists have discovered fossil remains belonging to an enormous 'toothed' bird that lived for a period of about 60 million years after dinosaurs.
Oct. 27, 2020 • ~7 min
How leadership in various countries has affected COVID-19 response effectiveness
Countries across the globe responded differently to the pandemic, and results show a difference in effectiveness as well.
May 27, 2020 • ~8 min
The battle against disinformation is global
A scholar who has reviewed the efforts of nations around the world to protect their citizens from foreign interference says there is no magic solution, but there's plenty to learn and do.
March 20, 2020 • ~10 min
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