0.3% of mid-Atlantic ocean off the US coast is protected

"A lot of work needs to be done, and quickly, to significantly expand marine protection in vast areas of the US waters that have been largely neglected."

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
May 19, 2022 ~6 min

All N. American bison have a bit of cattle DNA

"People responsible for saving the bison from extinction in the late 1800s are also responsible for introducing cattle genetics into this species."

Jennifer Gauntt - Texas A&M • futurity
May 12, 2022 ~7 min


How sunscreen on tourists poisons corals

"It would be a sad irony if ecotourism aimed at protecting coral reefs were actually exacerbating their decline." Here's the trouble with sunscreen.

Rob Jordan-Stanford • futurity
May 6, 2022 ~6 min

This ‘extreme’ plant thrives in conditions that would kill others

Some plants aren't good at handling stress. But "extreme" plants not only survive in stressful conditions, they thrive in them.

Taylor Kubota-Stanford • futurity
May 5, 2022 ~7 min

Freshwater habitats have super high biodiversity for tiny area

Freshwater habitats cover just 2% of the Earth, but new research finds that they boast the highest animal species richness per area.

Daniel Stolte-Arizona • futurity
May 3, 2022 ~8 min

Genetic bottleneck stymies endangered Wyoming toad’s survival

A new study of decreased genetic diversity in the immune system of the Wyoming toad could lead to new captive breeding strategies for endangered species.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
April 29, 2022 ~6 min

Space really needs environmental protection, too

Space is an important environment to preserve on behalf of professional astronomers, amateur stargazers, and Indigenous peoples, researchers argue.

U. Washington • futurity
April 26, 2022 ~7 min

Do people pick empathy for animals or other humans?

Are people more likely to feel empathy toward fellow humans or animals? New research shows that the answer is complicated.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
April 22, 2022 ~7 min


Do people pick empathy for animals or other humans?

Are people more likely to feel empathy toward fellow humans or animals? New research shows that the answer is complicated.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
April 22, 2022 ~7 min

Fungus has the oomph to crush invasive crazy ants

A fungus can fight back against tawny crazy ants, an invasive species that drives out native insects and small animals and is a real pain for homeowners.

Marc Airhart-Texas • futurity
March 30, 2022 ~7 min

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