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A Better Way to Protect Birds From Power Lines
Millions of birds are killed every year in collisions with power lines. Now, scientists have discovered installing suspended, rotating devices known as ''flappers'' is the most effective way to reduce bird deaths.
13 Writing Awards for Cool Green Science
In 2019, Cool Green Science stories won 13 awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of America.
Death and Drama Among the Cicada Killers
Cicada killers are fearsome insects, but other species have adopted ingenious ways to exploit them.
The Winnowing of the Wilson’s Snipe
Now is the time to see the elusive (but real) snipe.
The Big Bat Year: A Quest to See the World’s Bats
Birding’s Big Year has become a major event. But bats?
Bahamian Queen Conch: Fishers & Scientists Share Knowledge for a Sustainable Fishery
Queen conch are at risk. Bahamas fishers and scientists are helping.
Tips for a Fun Nature Scavenger Hunt
Want your kids to have fun in nature? Start a scavenger hunt.
Putting Evidence into Action: Solutions for Climate-Ready Fisheries
As climate change upends ecosystems, including fisheries, scientists are moving beyond documenting the impacts to recommending actions to mitigate and adapt to those impacts.
How Hitchhiking Oysters Build New Reefs
In Australia, juvenile oysters hitch rides on mud whelks, subjecting them to a slow-motion death by starvation. Killer oysters. Sort of.
An Encounter with Mating Gopher Snakes
Observing snakes is sure to wake you out of a trail-run trance.
Using Science & Culture to Assess Billabong Health
In northern Australia, scientists and young indigenous rangers are working together to gain a better understanding of billabong health.
Nature Journal Confidential
You don’t have to be a good artist or writer to reap the many rewards of keeping a nature journal. You just have to be curious.
