Bright Spots in the Global Coral Reef Catastrophe
The first major report on the world’s reefs presents a grim picture of losses from global warming. But there are signs corals can recover if given a reprieve. ..
The first major report on the world’s reefs presents a grim picture of losses from global warming. But there are signs corals can recover if given a reprieve. ..
A new study shows that two captive birds had only maternal DNA and survived early development—a first for the critically endangered species. ..
Young members of the Fort Belknap Indian Community are learning how to identify and save local grasses as part of an effort to restore the land. ..
Scientists are learning how this pollutant damages plants and trees, setting off a cascade of effects that harms everything from soil microbes to wildlife. ..
Trees have always migrated to survive. But now they need help to avoid climate catastrophe. ..
Researchers developed a probe that could help farmers better understand their land by measuring the electric current from the tiny creatures in the dirt. ..
Sudden oak death, rampant in California, is spreading to the north, leaving the forest service with a tough option: Send them up in smoke. ..
Genomes hold immense quantities of noncoding DNA. Some of it is essential for life, some seems useless, and some has its own agenda. ..
The question has plagued scientists for centuries. A new study offers some answers. ..
‘Zombie’ purple urchins have obliterated West Coast kelp forests with their insatiable appetites. Can they be stopped? ..