The study looks at ways to make historic buildings in Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia greener. Instead of tearing them down or rebuilding, the researchers test “retrofitting” – adding new materials that come from plants and other renewable sources. First, the team measures how much energy a buildi
Deep in Antarctica’s icy waters, a quiet but fierce battle is playing out. The star of this show is krill, tiny shrimp-like animals that feed whales and store carbon—making them key players in ocean health. But they’re also big business. Factories turn krill into supplements, fish food, and other pr
Water covers most of Earth but most humans still build on land. That’s changing as architects try new ways to live above water without planting foundations into the mud. Instead of digging deep into the ground, these buildings use hollow concrete boxes or recycled plastic barrels to stay afloat. The
A man from Massachusetts worked a shadowy international trade, ordering skulls, skins, and bones of endangered animals through overseas partners. Between 2018 and 2021, he handled more than one hundred pieces including orangutan heads, tiger skulls, jaguar pelts, and pangolin remains. His buyers pai
The Atlantic blue crab didn't always live in the Mediterranean. It first arrived quietly in the 20th century. Then, warmer waters from climate change helped it spread fast. By 2019-2020, its numbers exploded. The Northern Adriatic Sea became one of the worst-hit areas. Scientists call this tropicali
An oil spill off the southwest coast of the Mediterranean didn’t just leave a dark slick on the surface—it quietly rewired the entire underwater food chain. Scientists tracked what happened to plankton, the microscopic plants and animals that power ocean life, over 18 days. Right after the spill, ti
Shrimp farming is booming along tropical coasts, but scientists still argue over whether these operations leak harmful metals into nearby mangrove swamps. A recent study took a close look at Todos os Santos Bay in Brazil, where shrimp ponds sit right next to mangroves. Researchers tested mud from th
A group of 34 saker falcons fluttered into the sky over Altyn‑Emel National Park, marking a hopeful step for a species that has faced severe decline. These birds are part of an ambitious plan to rebuild Kazakhstan’s falcon numbers, a symbol of freedom for its nomadic culture. The project is led by S
When people step into a garden, they often see only flowers and vegetables. Yet behind every sprout lies a story of discovery that stretches back to ancient times. Early humans experimented with plants, learning which could feed them or heal wounds. This trial‑and‑error period was not painless; man
Lake Tahoe draws crowds every summer, but the surge in visitors is testing the lake’s delicate balance. More people than ever want to explore its trails, beaches, and clear waters, yet the way they get there is doing real damage. Packed roads and illegal parking spots are making it harder for wildli
