Countering Anti-Science Rhetoric — With Squid Facts
A squid biologist takes to the streets — and Skype — to share scientific knowledge.
A squid biologist takes to the streets — and Skype — to share scientific knowledge.
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Left Out to Dry: Wildlife Threatened by Colorado River Basin Water Crisis
Lost in much of the coverage of the region’s water woes is the ecological crisis caused by prolonged drought, climate warming and development.
Lost in much of the coverage of the region’s water woes is the ecological crisis caused by prolonged drought, climate warming and development.
These Books Are for the Birds (and Bugs)
Winged wonders get the spotlight in these new environmental books covering our relationship with nature.
Winged wonders get the spotlight in these new environmental books covering our relationship with nature.
What a New Jersey Creek Taught Us About How Animals Respond to Pollution
Decades of studying polluted Piles Creek led to advances in our understanding of how pollution affects crabs, fish and shrimp, including those that we eat.
Decades of studying polluted Piles Creek led to advances in our understanding of how pollution affects crabs, fish and shrimp, including those that we eat.
5 Reasons to Love (and Protect) Freshwater Mussels
These aquatic heroes do so much to keep freshwater ecosystems healthy — and we’re killing them off at a record pace.
These aquatic heroes do so much to keep freshwater ecosystems healthy — and we’re killing them off at a record pace.
The Surprising Biodiversity Hidden in the World’s Fragile Mangrove Forests
New research finds mangroves host thousands of unique insect species — and these trees are more vulnerable than previously understood.
New research finds mangroves host thousands of unique insect species — and these trees are more vulnerable than previously understood.
This Unsung Aquatic Hero Could Get a Big Boost From Dam Removals
Freshwater mussels are some of the most imperiled species in North America. Experts say we can change that by rethinking our infrastructure.
Freshwater mussels are some of the most imperiled species in North America. Experts say we can change that by rethinking our infrastructure.
The Lord God Bird and Dozens of Other Species Declared Extinct in 2021
This year scientists identified birds, lizards, orchids and other species that have been lost. How many more will follow?
This year scientists identified birds, lizards, orchids and other species that have been lost. How many more will follow?
What’s Working: The Revelator’s 12 Favorite Solutions Stories of 2021
From wetlands restoration to conservation dogs and the decline of fossil fuels, these tales set the stage for the year ahead.
From wetlands restoration to conservation dogs and the decline of fossil fuels, these tales set the stage for the year ahead.
Are Wildlife Identification Apps Good for Conservation?
The COVID-19 pandemic gave me a chance to put down my paper field guides and test my preconceptions about some popular digital tools.
The COVID-19 pandemic gave me a chance to put down my paper field guides and test my preconceptions about some popular digital tools.