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Honey Bees

Can Mushrooms Save the Honey Bee?

A blood-sucking mite is wreaking havoc on honey bees—but scientists have discovered a surprising new way to fight back.

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Members of Pilot’s family stand at the gate of his new boma.
Lion Guardians

With human-wildlife conflicts on the rise across East Africa, Kenya’s iconic predators find some unlikely allies.

How to Feed Africa Sustainably

Renowned sustainability expert shares ideas for addressing food shortages in Africa without compromising ecological health.

Leaves of a moringa plant and a selection of products made from the moringa
Ancient Crops Find New Life

Feeding the world sustainably—and nutritiously—may require crops that most people have never even heard of.

The Lungs of the Planet

The Amazon rainforest faces myriad threats. But this iconic ecosystem—one of Earth's most important natural resources—may be more resilient than scientists ever expected.

The War for Science

It’s more than a skirmish over funding, censorship, and “alternative facts.” It’s a battle for basic decency, the people we love, and the future of our planet.

The Catch with Unreported Fish Catches

Millions of tons of fish caught each year go unreported, and that impacts our ability to manage fisheries sustainably—but not in the way you might expect.

Barton Springs Salamander (Eurycea sosorum)
A Fragile Balance

An endangered Texas salamander hangs on thanks to a grab bag of protective laws. But will rampant development and a Trump administration spell its doom?

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Maggot Revolution

Agricultural entrepreneurs want to solve the planet’s livestock-feed crisis by farming insect larvae. Will their scheme fly?

Unlike most frogs in Yasuní, poison dart frogs are diurnal and are typically found sleeping on top of leaves at night. This species, the reticulated poison dart frog (Ranitomeya ventrimaculata), is a prime example, and was regularly seen in this position alongside trails.
Breaking Precious Ground

Ecuador's Yasuní National Park may be the world's richest rainforest. What will become of it now that oil extraction has begun?