Lands & Waters: Science
Advocates and Lawmakers Are Fighting to Save the USDA’s Flagship Campus
The Trump administration wants to get rid of the “crown jewel” of the Anacostia watershed
By
Joanna Thompson
January 29, 2026
College Life Can Really Change a Bird
Urbanization is transforming dark-eyed juncos as well as chipmunks and voles
Text and photographs by
Brandon Withrow
January 27, 2026
The Wonders of Weird Duck Time
Beat the winter doldrums by going birding
By
Julia Zarankin
January 13, 2026
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
Zoologists Are Still Working Out Who’s Biting Us
Mosquitoes and other bloodsuckers play an important role. It's time we learned their names.
By
Riley Black
January 8, 2026
This Species of Pine Tree Is Working to Save Itself From Blister Rust
Conservationists are helping support a tree known as “the water tower of the high mountain”
By
Zack Metcalfe
January 2, 2026
Five Stories From 2025 Remind Us That Joy and Wonder Still Matter
Tired of doomscrolling and bad news? Here are stories that will leave you feeling inspired, in awe, or just plain happy.
By
Sierra Staff
December 29, 2025
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
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