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Could Spider Silk Become a Natural Replacement for Plastic?
Ounce for ounce, a spider web is one of the strongest structures on earth. Could it change our world?
What’s That Weird Duck In The Local Pond?
Have you seen a weird duck you can’t identify? We’re here to help you sort it out.
One Square Meter of Prairie
What can be found in a square meter of prairie? You’ll be surprised. (Photographs included!)
Investigating the Illegal Sea Turtle Trade
Nature Conservancy scientists are investigating the illegal turtle trade in the Solomon Islands.
What Scientists Can Learn from Sound and Silence
Sound holds the potential to help fill one of the most vexing evidence gaps in conservation: How do we know what we're doing is actually working?
The Seed Collectors
Seed collections have helped us understand biodiversity for decades. Now they’re also helping us understand climate change.
Why You’re Seeing More Hawks at Your Birdfeeder
Hawks are reclaiming the city. A new study examines the factors most influencing this recolonization.
Feed the Bears to Save Them?
Everyone knows we shouldn’t feed the bears. But what if, in one instance, it’s necessary to save them from extinction?
No Caribou for Christmas: A Disappearing Herd Now Down To One
The last herd of caribou that crosses into the “lower 48” now has one animal. What happened?
The Bizarre and Disturbing Life of Sea Cucumbers
Sea cucumbers are absolutely fascinating, despite an utter lack of charisma.
Your Guide to Enjoying Winter Birds
Understand your backyard birds, find new species, enjoy new avian-related adventures with our complete guide to winter birding.
Winter Warmer: Make Tea from Local, Wild Plants
You can find the ingredients for a tasty wild tea on your next hike or ski trip.
