River Pollution Threatens Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

Coral bleaching dominates headlines about Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, but perhaps the most dangerous threat lurks on land, far away from the reef itself.

Justine E. Hausheer

Amazing Sands From Around the World

Sand comes in an absolute rainbow of colors — from teal to orange to black, white, blue, and even pink — but only if you know where to look.

Justine E. Hausheer

Secret Confessions of A Sand Collector

Most people don’t love sand. Unless, like me, they’re an arenophile.

Justine E. Hausheer

The Promise of eDNA: A New Kind of Fieldwork to Guide Conservation

A look at the promise of eDNA methods for conservation fieldwork.

Sophie Parker

Recovery: New Hope for Caribbean Coral

An effort to restore coral reefs finds its hope in fragments. Literally.

Ted Williams

Can Tourism Save the Ocellated Turkey?

The ocellated turkey is on the brink throughout its range. Can its recovery follow the path of the American wild turkey?

Joe Smith

Forage Wild Nuts for Your Holiday Feast

A guide to the tastiest nuts in the forest this fall.

Lisa Ballard

Keeping Conservation Relevant in the Urban Century

How will nature fare in the face of the most significant urban growth in human history?

Rob McDonald

Australian Magpies Are The Real Angry Birds

Spring often brings stories of watchful bird parents defending their nests. But nowhere is this swooping season as terrifying as Australia

Justine E. Hausheer

Outdoors for Everyone? We Need Better Access

Increasing access to nature is a popular idea. But what does it really mean?

Sheila Walsh Reddy

A Presidential Pardon for A Thanksgiving Raccoon

The true story of a U.S. president, Thanksgiving dinner and a raccoon.

Matthew L. Miller

11 Wildly Colored Moths to Brighten Your Day

A celebration of the beauty of moths.

Kelsey Roseth