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Heat Exposure From Deforestation Decreases Cognitive Performance of Rural Workers
New research shows that the associated heat exposure is harming the cognitive performance of rural subsistence workers.
Black Deer: Have You Seen This Rare Color of a Common Animal?
Black, or melanistic, white-tailed deer are a rare sight. Here’s what you need to know.
The Rainbows of Bristol Bay
Research on the rainbow trout of Bristol Bay reveals the complexity of this watershed.
Dumpster Diving Helps Urban Wood Storks Survive
New research suggests that urban environments can act as a buffer for wetland bird species when natural food sources become unpredictable.
Cassowary Quest: A Tale of Danger and Defecation
Cassowaries — and their massive piles of poop — are incredibly important to the rainforest ecosystems where they live.
Hawaiʻian Snails: A Tale of Discovery and Rediscovery
A new Hawaiʻian snail species is described for the first time in 60 years.
Better Mapping for Better Management of Gabon’s Coastal Wetlands (and Beyond)
If a picture is worth a thousand words, an accurate map may well be worth an entire novel. In Gabon, scientists are working to map a healthy future for Gabon's coastal wetlands.
The Crocodile Hunter Was My Childhood Hero
All conservationists have an origin story. For me, it was Steve Irwin.
50 Fish, 50 States: Silver Creek Preserve
The legendarily difficult trout stream is not always so difficult.
Charting a Future for People and Nature in Post-COVID India
Can science and technology in post-COVID India chart a more sustainable future?
Discovered: The World’s Highest-Dwelling Mammal
A mammal on a Chilean volcano sets the record for high-altitude living.
The Weird, Wondrous and Vulnerable American Horseshoe Crab
Can the horseshoe crab, an animal that has survived largely unchanged for 450 million years, continue its remarkable record of longevity in a world dominated by humans? Maybe. Maybe not.
