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  • Joe Spring

    Joe Spring writes the Field and Lab newsletter and has written for Smithsonian, The New York Times, Outside, and others. Find out more: https://joespring.com 

    These Tiny Moths Likely Flew to Hawai'i 20 Times. How Did They Do It?

    Leaf-roller moths colonized the archipelago before evolving into a dizzying array of species
    By Joe Spring April 13, 2026
    In this story: science, insects, Gee Whiz
    Photo by Kyhl Austin

    These Scientists Just Mapped Scorpion Hot Spots. Here’s Why You Should Care.

    An international team working in Morocco produced findings that could have implications for public health
    By Joe Spring March 22, 2026
    In this story: science, Gee Whiz, animals, conservation
    Photo courtesy of Andrew Downes, Xposure

    When It Comes to Greening the Desert, Rattlesnakes May Be Prolific Gardeners

    New research shows that seeds excreted by the venomous reptiles germinate at a higher rate
    By Joe Spring February 8, 2026
    In this story: science, Gee Whiz, animals, gardening, nature
    Photo by William Wells

    When Tiger Sharks Show Up to Hunt Seabirds, Other Sharks Steer Clear

    Smaller Galapágos and gray reef sharks change their behavior, likely to reduce competition or out of fear
    Text and photographs by Joe Spring January 6, 2026
    In this story: science, oceans, Gee Whiz, marine ecosystems, fish
    Photo by Joe Spring/NOAA

    From Growl-Rumble-Whoops to Moan-Whines: Hawaiian Monk Seals Have a Vocal Repertoire Full of Surprises

    The endangered species is the only pinniped known to string together vocalizations with no break
    By Joe Spring December 15, 2025
    In this story: science, Gee Whiz, animals, endangered species, conservation
    Photo by James Watt/USFWS

    10 Photos of Trail Runners You Have to See

    A new photo book captures the intimate and epic moments of trail running
    By Joe Spring January 2, 2017
    In this story: adventure, sports, photography
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    The Largest Die-Off of Corals Ever Just Happened on the Great Barrier Reef

    Warm temperatures have led to a massive amount of death on the marine treasure
    By Joe Spring December 11, 2016
    In this story: animals, oceans, science, climate change
    Coral Bleaching

    How to Participate in Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count

    Tips for signing up and taking part in the world’s longest running wildlife census
    By Joe Spring December 14, 2016
    In this story: birds, animals, science
    Blue Jay

    Meet Scott Pruitt, the Man Picked to Lead the EPA

    The Oklahoma attorney general is a climate change denier who has sued the EPA
    By Joe Spring December 8, 2016
    In this story: EPA, dirty energy, politics, federal policy
    EPA

    Testing Water Quality in New Mexico

    Retired school teacher Eric Patterson tests streams for water quality in New Mexico
    By Joe Spring December 29, 2016
    In this story: volunteers
    Retired school teacher Eric Patterson tests streams for water quality in New Mexico.
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