Migrating Seabirds Are Bringing Forever Chemicals Into the Arctic
New research shows how toxic chemicals hitch a ride with seabirds flying from southern latitudes to the Arctic.
Oct 4, 2024 | 600 words, about 3 minutes
Scientific Field/Discipline: Ecology
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The Australian Oyster Reef Revival
A successful restoration project on the Adelaide coast is raising hopes for the future of a long-lost ecosystem.
Sep 26, 2024 | 700 words, about 3 minutes
One Great Shot: The Big Eye of the Storm
A photographer chanced upon a pot-of-gold shot while snorkeling in Seychelles.
Sep 25, 2024 | 250 words, 1 photo
When a She-Bear Swims Ashore
One pioneering grizzly—and her two cubs—appear on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Sep 19, 2024 | 1,500 words, about 7 minutes
Do Marine Animals Need Wildlife Bridges, Too?
Human infrastructure can hinder the mobility of marine animals.
Sep 10, 2024 | 650 words, about 3 minutes
Here a Bee, There a Bee, Everywhere a Wild Bee
Biologists are finding new bee species all over the Pacific Northwest—highlighting how little we know about native pollinators.
Aug 20, 2024 | 4,500 words, about 22 minutes
In Graphic Detail: Mouthfuls of Microplastic
A new study estimates how much microplastic is sprinkled into your food and the air.
Aug 1, 2024 | 400 words, about 2 minutes
The Very Hungry Urchins
Researchers are restoring the Caribbean’s surprising, spiky custodians, which gobble up the algae smothering coral reefs.
Jul 30, 2024 | 1,900 words, about 9 minutes