Marsh on the Move

Maryland’s coastal marsh is migrating inland—and land managers are trying to clear the way.

Dec 14, 2015 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

Mangrove Forests Are Being Starved of Mud

Dams are leaving mangroves dangerously short on dirt.

Nov 12, 2015 | 600 words, about 3 minutes

What Declassified Spy Images Are Teaching Us About Climate Change

Using early military satellite imagery, scientists are pushing back the timeline on scientific Earth observation.

Oct 27, 2015 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

The Consequences of Eradicating an Introduced Species

Researchers are investigating the complex case of Tasmanian cordgrass.

Sep 8, 2015 | 450 words, about 2 minutes

Life Finds a Way

How will Japan’s new volcanic island turn green?

May 4, 2015 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes