Fixing the Grassroots of the American Lawn
A citizen scientist bred low-mow, slow-grow grass that needs little water and fertilizer.
Russian Cuckoos are Invading Alaska. Songbirds, Beware!
Songbirds may loose their entire broods to cuckoos’ parasitic tricks.
Alligators on Beaches May Become the Norm
As conservation efforts succeed, wolves, leopards, alligators, and other predators colonize new lands.
Bees’ and Orchids’ Pseudo-Romance Broken by Climate Change
Rising temperatures are upsetting the bee-orchid pollinating schedule, threatening to snuff out the flower.
These Lizard-Dolphin Creatures Ruled the Seas for 150 Million Years
Ichthyosaurs gave birth to live offspring, had huge eyes and lived all over the world.
An Astro-Ecology Team Brings Stellar Software Down to Earth
This new AI will protect endangered species from poachers, says a team of conservationists and astrophysicists.
Would You Like Phthalates with That?
People who like dining out have 40 to 55 percent higher phthalate levels than those who eat at home.
Volcanoes, Climate Change, and The Birth of Christianity
The massive, deadly eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eldgjá in 10th century brought climate change and Christianity to the island colony.
It’s Time to Plug Into the Internet of Water
Scientists are "digitizing" water to better manage the precious resource. What does that mean and how is it helping?