There’s no 1 sustainable future for a diverse world
Creating a sustainable future for our "patchwork Earth" will require us to think about regional differences complexity, say researchers.
today • ~6 min
Tigers may need a ‘genetic rescue’
A "genetic rescue" involving the mating of different subspecies may offer the best way to save increasingly fragmented tiger populations.
Feb. 22, 2021 • ~7 min
Bee diversity keeps colonies healthy
The most diverse bee communities have the lowest levels of viral pathogens. "Promoting diverse bee communities may be a win-win strategy..."
Feb. 18, 2021 • ~7 min
Coral survivors show some cope better with heatwaves
"Understanding how some corals can survive prolonged heatwaves could provide an opportunity to mitigate the impact of marine heatwaves on coral reefs..."
Dec. 30, 2020 • ~5 min
Drowning salt marshes threaten coastal communities
Salt marshes act as barriers against storm surges and natural disasters for coastal communities. But rising sea levels are breaking them down.
Dec. 29, 2020 • ~6 min
Forest fires really do benefit spotted owls
Contrary to current perceptions and forest management strategies, wildfires may actually benefit populations of spotted owls.
Dec. 28, 2020 • ~6 min
The savanna isn’t the same after Mozambique’s civil war
More than 40 years after civil war broke out in Mozambique, animals have returned to Gorongosa National Park. But the savanna doesn't look like it used to.
Dec. 17, 2020 • ~7 min
People pose a deadly threat to orcas
"That humans are directly killing killer whales across all age classes is significant; it says we can do a better job."
Dec. 8, 2020 • ~5 min
US Clean Air Act saved 1.5 billion birds
The drop in pollution since the passage of the 1970 US Clean Air Act hasn't just helped humans breathe cleaner air. It's also benefited birds.
Dec. 2, 2020 • ~5 min
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