Using Artificial Intelligence to Understand Solar Energy’s Impact in India

India has set ambitious renewable energy goals, necessary to address climate change. But given the large footprint projected to meet […]

Matthew L. Miller

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In the Field with Wolverines

A biologist’s memorable experiences tracking wolverines in central Idaho.

Mary Terra-Berns

Lost Orchid Found: Flower “Extinct” Since 1902 Blooms

An amateur naturalist finds a plant that’s been “extinct” for more than a century.

Kris Millgate

It’s a Trap: Managing Cowbirds to Save Songbirds

Trapping cowbirds may be necessary to protect some songbird species. But when is trapping too much?

Sophie Parker

10 Weird Australian Marsupials You’ve Never Heard Of

Some of Australia’s coolest species are ones that few people know about.

Justine E. Hausheer

Finding Mini Frogs: These Aren’t Babies, They’re Just Little

They aren’t babies; they're just very small. Six new mini frogs discovered in Mexico.

Kris Millgate

How to Remove Skunk Scent (And No, It’s Not Tomato Juice)

Did your pet have a run-in with a skunk? Here’s a three-ingredient recipe that actually works to remove the stench. No tomato juice required.

Lisa Ballard

The Fight to Save Western Pacific Leatherbacks

A new monitoring effort will gather information about the world's most endangered population of leatherback sea turtle.

Justine E. Hausheer

India’s Fantastic Freshwater Fauna and Where to Find Them

From blind mahseers to dancing frogs, meet India’s wild and weird freshwater fauna

Roshni Arora

Meet the Eastern Phoebe, the Flycatcher that Coexists with Humans

Cool facts and backyard tips about the eastern phoebe.

Lauren D. Pharr

Protecting and Restoring the Floodplain Forest

Floodplain forests are among the most biologically rich habitats, but they’re critically imperiled.

Matthew L. Miller

A New Way to Prioritize Climate-Resilient Coral Reefs

A study on coral reefs helps overcome the inherent uncertainty in modeling the future climate scenarios necessary for prioritizing conservation efforts.

Justine E. Hausheer

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