Warty Pigeons, Dodos, Giant Tortoises, and More: The Extinct Wildlife of Mauritius
Newly discovered Dutch manuscripts describe the extinct wildlife of Mauritius Island.
The Lowdown on Bees and Pesticides
New research suggests that declines in wild bees may be due to a specific pesticide.
Protecting People from Tornadoes in the 1880s
Two articles from 1883 and 1884 offer insight into tornadoes from another time.
Oikos
The peer-reviewed ecological journal Oikos has nothing to do with the popular brand of Greek yogurt that shares its name.
The Mercury Messenger Spacecraft: Going Out in a (Planned) Blaze of Glory
NASA's Mercury Messenger Spacecraft has crashed.
Endangered Gorillas’ New Ally – Giant Snails
Giant snail farming may be the only hope to save an endangered gorilla species in Cameroon.
Desalination: Drought Relief or Liability?
Is desalination a viable solution for California's water crisis?
