The Wild Elephant in the Room
Conservationists seeking to restore elephant populations in a Malawian national park inadvertently upended human lives, revealing the risks of large-mammal translocations.
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The Beauty—and the Beasts—of Coexistence
In the mountains of Italy, local people are adapting to life with a growing number of brown bears, wolves, and other fairy tale predators.
As the World Becomes Drab, Butterflies Follow
With monocultures increasingly replacing diverse forests in the tropics, brilliance has become a burden.
Lens of Time: Witch Hazels Take Flight
Investigating the mechanics of seed dispersal in an unusual shrub in eastern North America has revealed that some plants have powers of propulsion equal to the planet’s fastest animals.
Glowing from Within
With more scientists and artists turning their attention to bioluminescence, new information about glowing fungi is coming to light.
Canis familiaris? Maybe Less Than You Think
We think of them as pets, but the vast majority of the world’s dogs live free-range in the environment. Understanding them could be key to helping urban wildlife thrive.
All the Life We Cannot See
As scientists continue their search for undescribed species, they’re revealing how little we know about life on our planet.
Banking on Pollen
When seed saving doesn’t work, pollen may be the answer to preserving botanical heritage.
Triaging the Global Wildlife Trade
Can we take a more systematic approach to protecting endangered species from international trade?
Where Art Thou, Little Songbird?
Collaboration and technology are helping scientists solve migratory mysteries.
The Beauty—and the Beasts—of Coexistence
In the mountains of Italy, local people are adapting to life with a growing number of brown bears, wolves, and other fairy tale predators.
As the World Becomes Drab, Butterflies Follow
With monocultures increasingly replacing diverse forests in the tropics, brilliance has become a burden.
Lens of Time: Witch Hazels Take Flight
Investigating the mechanics of seed dispersal in an unusual shrub in eastern North America has revealed that some plants have powers of propulsion equal to the planet’s fastest animals.
Glowing from Within
With more scientists and artists turning their attention to bioluminescence, new information about glowing fungi is coming to light.
Canis familiaris? Maybe Less Than You Think
We think of them as pets, but the vast majority of the world’s dogs live free-range in the environment. Understanding them could be key to helping urban wildlife thrive.
All the Life We Cannot See
As scientists continue their search for undescribed species, they’re revealing how little we know about life on our planet.
Banking on Pollen
When seed saving doesn’t work, pollen may be the answer to preserving botanical heritage.
Triaging the Global Wildlife Trade
Can we take a more systematic approach to protecting endangered species from international trade?
Where Art Thou, Little Songbird?
Collaboration and technology are helping scientists solve migratory mysteries.