Raccoons Are Chipping Away at New York City’s Diamondback Terrapins Biologists say raccoon predation is a leading reason for a sharp decline in one important nesting population By Marlowe Starling September 4, 2023 In this story: wildlife, climate change, science
This Snake Species Has Been Missing in Virginia for 30 Years Scientists are hoping to change that with help from the public By Emily Driehaus August 22, 2023 In this story: Gee Whiz, animals, science, environment, appalachia
When Extreme Atmospheric Rivers, Storms, and Floods Become the Norm In an era of increasing weather whiplash between floods and droughts, can we learn to embrace the rains? By Serena Renner August 20, 2023 In this story: climate change, water, science, disaster relief, rivers
The Biggest Predator of All Time: Us New research confirms that humans push many species to extinction By Louise Fabiani August 7, 2023 In this story: science, animals, climate change, animal rights
In Search of the Tarantula "Mate-Gration" Researchers dig for the secrets of arachnids in Colorado By Claire Boyles July 7, 2023 In this story: hiking, science, Gee Whiz
The Fungus Among Us Fungi steal the show in Emily Monosson's new book, "Blight" By Heather Smith July 4, 2023 In this story: books, science
What’s Behind the Rise of Ticks and Tick-Borne Illnesses? It’s not just climate change. Land use change, forest fragmentation, and suburbanization are also driving this public health issue. By Ellyn Lapointe June 27, 2023 In this story: insects, land use, science
Mountain Lions Are Murder Gardeners By leaving carcasses, mountain lions create lush landscapes for future victims that could attract prey By Grace van Deelen June 20, 2023 In this story: animals, science
Even in Antarctica, Krill Are Eating Plastic Where is it coming from? And how is it affecting Antarctic animals? By Niko Zlotnik June 5, 2023 In this story: plastic, science, oceans, fish
What Is Queer Ecology? Queer theory expands our relationship with nature By Grace van Deelen June 3, 2023 In this story: LGBT, science