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Ping, You’ve Got Whale
A new artificial intelligence-powered detection system is giving ship captains real-time alerts when a whale is in their path.
Discovering the Devil in the Desert
Experts have identified an intriguing new plant species in Texas.
Coastal Peregrine Falcons’ Mysterious Decline
In North America, coastal populations of the once-embattled bird are missing, and no one is quite sure why.
The American Lobster’s Baby Bust
A potentially dire change in spawn timing threatens the future of lobster in the Gulf of Maine.
Are There Plenty of Fish in the Sea? Ask an Elephant Seal
Counting deep-sea fish is difficult, but elephant seals can make it easier.
The Three-Way Race to Exploit Deep-Sea Life
The genetic bounty of the deep sea is being patented by a handful of multinationals.
How Some Trees Evolved to Birth Live Young
For mangroves, dropping babies in the dirt can be a big advantage.
Who Watches the Watchers?
The recent charging of prominent documentarians in British Columbia court is raising important questions about the ethics of wildlife videography.