Our Changing Planet is an ambitious natural history series exploring the issues facing the planet’s most threatened ...

Data transmission is yet another realm where energy savings are achievable. Traditional long-haul power transmission can ...

This remote stretch of undeveloped coastline sits at Virginia’s southeastern corner, nestled between Back Bay National ...

Looking for a Mother’s Day gift that doesn’t involve brunch reservations or another scented candle? How about the gift of pristine shoreline, untouched nature, and quality time away from the chaos of ...

Bacteria play key roles in degrading organic matter, both in the soil and in aquatic ecosystems. While most bacteria digest large molecules externally, allowing other community members to share and ...

A recent amendment to Peru’s Forestry and Wildlife Law has sparked intense backlash from environmental groups and Indigenous ...

A new study reveals significant changes in the global freshwater oxygen cycle. Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren’t just beautiful features of the landscape, they’re vital to life on Earth.

Mercury pollution in the Amazon is caused by gold mining. Discover how tree core samples identify the concentration and spread of this toxin.

A popular ecotourism resort in Bonito, Brazil, has been forced to partially shut down its aquatic attractions after a wave of ...

Thousands of indigenous inhabitants of the Amazon marched through the capital of Brazil to emphasize the crucial role the ...

A hidden ecosystem of giant sea spiders, octopuses, and other stunning sea creatures shows how life can flourish even when sealed off from the surface by a thick layer of ice. A large sponge ...

A variety of ecosystems are spread across the world, each with distinctive interacting characteristics and components. They range from small (eg a freshwater pond) to global (eg the desert biome).