biodiversity
Dive Into the Most Vibrant Reef on Earth in Virtual Reality
It’s easy to see why they call it the “cauldron of evolution.”
Here’s Where Animal Diseases Are Jumping into Humans
Ebola, Zika, SARS, and Lyme disease are just a few of the nearly 1,000 zoonoses that pose a risk to humans.
Scientists Have No Explanation for This Mysterious Swarm of Thousands of Crabs
The ocean continues to be full of mysteries.
Having Tea with India’s Frogman
S.D. Biju, aka India’s Frogman, has a hard enough time getting his mom to care about his frogs, to say nothing of the entire planet.
What the World Would Look Like If Humans Hadn't Killed All the Animals
If it weren't for the ascent of mankind, the entire world would still look like the Serengeti, a galloping, roaring, thunderous paradise.
This Oil Company Teaches Kids About How Environmental Disasters Can Be Good for Tourism
Italian oil company Eni created an educational program that avoids addressing climate change in the Arctic and implies oil rigs and mining platforms can have a positive impact on the environment.
The World’s Tiniest Snail Is Microcute
Acmella nana measures only half a millimeter wide and about 0.70 millimeters high.
Mexico's Chefs Are Fighting a Future of Genetically Modified Corn
In August, a Mexican federal district judge repealed a two-year-old ban on genetically modified maize, leading many of the country's chefs to worry about GM corn replacing indigenous varieties.
This Is How Satellites Will Pinpoint Earth’s Most Vulnerable Ecosystems
Breaking the language barrier between satellite operators and conservationists.
It's Hard to Get Genome Data from an Elusive Species
Researchers show you can sequence some genomic data from snagged hair, without the need for invasive sampling.