Uptown Fox: On Wildlife in Cities
Urban environments are harsh, with only fragmentary remains of natural habitat. But human activity has driven a rise of wildlife in cities.
The Effects of El Niño You Never Hear About
El Niño is a complex series of weather patterns that arises in the Pacific, influencing weather phenomena around the world. But what's it doing to plankton?
Why We Can’t Turn Away from Wildlife Cams
Wildlife cams have steadily gained popularity among both scientists and casual observers. But viewers aren't always prepared for wildlife unscripted.
Solar Panels Get Small. Real Small.
Solar panels keep getting lighter and thinner. MIT researchers have created a solar panel so light and thin that it can rest on a soap bubble.
The Not-So-Clean Side of Natural Gas
Methane leaks are a serious but oft-overlooked cause of pollution.
National Parks Are Like Islands for Wildlife
There’s no doubt that national parks are good at getting people in touch with the natural world. But how good are they at conserving wildlife?
Climate Change, Fungal Change
Climate change is having an effect on the fungal communities in the soil that trees and other plants depend on.
DNA Law and Order: Logging Edition
Illegal logging is pervasive across the globe, occurring anywhere there are exploitable forests. The resulting timber is illicitly traded and ...
Ecoacoustics: The Deafening Silence of Endangered Wildlife
The emerging field of ecoacoustics is the studies how species use sound to coexist and interact across vast areas of land.
Should the EPA Be Blamed For the Crisis in Flint?
The EPA has claimed no wrongdoing in the crisis in Flint. Should they have?