Planetary Boundaries Framework
Scientists define environmental limits within which humanity can continue to thrive on earth.
Ocean Plastics
Middle income countries with underdeveloped waste-management infrastructures contribute disproportionately to plastic debris that ends up in the ocean.
Science News Roundup
A roundup of science news stories including making ethanol from nitrogen out of thin air, and an uptick in mercury levels in tuna.
Resilient Reefs
Researchers apply principles of agricultural science to conserve coral reefs.
Bears & Ants
Bears’ fondness for six-legged snacks is shaping a mountain ecosystem.
Science News Roundup
A roundup of some of this week’s most interesting science news, including key genetics variants related to brain size and psychiatric disorders, leaky methane in Boston pipelines, and the genetics of longevity.
Polar Bear Genetics
Melting sea ice is has resulted in a recent northward shift in polar bear genes.
Science Breakthroughs of 2014: CubeSats
2014 Science Breakthroughs of the Year: The rise of the pint-sized satellite.
Ocean Plastics
Scientists are getting a better handle on how much plastic we put into the oceans, and what effects it’s having.
Suburban Birds
According to a long-term study, the suburbs may actually be good for bird diversity.
Insect Sanitation
Insects may be helping to reduce rat populations in our cities.
Urban Dolphins
California's coastal bottlenose dolphins harbor contaminants in their blubber.
Mountain Legacy Project
Scientists are using the science of computer vision to document climate change in the Rocky Mountains.
American Bird Report
Even common birds are showing declines in this year’s State of the Birds report.
Sniffing Out Reefs
Saving degraded coral reefs may be difficult, because juvenile corals and fish won't return to them.
Recycled Solar Panels
Engineers are creating highly efficient solar cells from recycled lead-acid car batteries.
Terminator Fish
The red lionfish is hunting small reef fish to local extinctions.
Brain & Behavior Roundup
Marijuana may adversely affect brain development in young users.
Toxic Microplastics
Plastics in the ocean soak up toxins, and could harm sea life.
Birds on Life Support
Hawaii’s birds face multiple threats, but one small thrush on the island of Kaua’i is a success story – so far.
Moth Scent Detection
Odor pollution could impede moths’ abilities to pollinate flowers.